Makita JR180D Instruction Manual page 5

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR
MACHINE
1. Be aware that this machine is always in an
operating condition, because it does not have
to be plugged into an electrical outlet.
2. Wear a hard hat (safety helmet), safety glasses
and/or face shield. It is also highly recom-
mended that you wear a dust mask, ear pro-
tectors and thickly padded gloves.
3. Check the blade carefully for cracks or dam-
age before operation. Replace cracked or
damaged blade immediately.
4. Do not attempt to cut workpieces larger than
specified in this manual (especially hollow
pipe). The blade might snap and cause an
injury. (Fig. 1)
5. Hold the machine firmly.
6. Be sure no one is below when using the
machine in high locations.
7. Do not point the machine at anyone in the
immediate vicinity.
8. When making a ''blind'' cut (you can't see
behind what is being cut), be sure that hidden
electrical wiring or water pipes are not in the
path of the cut. If wires are present, they must
be disconnected at their power source by a
qualified person or avoided to prevent the
possibility of lethal shock or fire. Always hold
the machine ONLY by the insulated gripping
surfaces to prevent any electric shock if you
accidentally cut through a ''live'' wire. Water
pipes in ''blind'' areas must be drained and
capped before cutting.
9. Be careful not to hit the end of the blade
against something during operation. Damage
to the machine or dangerous blade breakage
may occur. (Fig. 2)
10. Watch out for cut-off portions of the workpiece
being cut. They may fall and injure you or
someone near you.
Charging (Fig. 4)
Your new battery cartridge is not charged. You will need to charge it before use. Use the battery charger Model
DC1801 to charge the battery cartridge.
Plug the battery charger into the proper AC voltage source. The charging light will flash in green color. Insert
the battery cartridge so that the plus and minus terminals on the battery cartridge are on the same sides as their
respective markings on the battery charger. Insert the cartridge fully into the port so that it rests on the charger
port floor. When the battery cartridge is inserted, the charging light color will change from green to red and
charging wil begin. The charging light will remain lit steadily during charging. When the charging light color
changes from red to green, the charging cycle is complete. Refer to the table below for the charging time. If you
leave the battery cartridge in the charger after the charging cycle is complete, the charger will switch into its
''trickle charge (maintenance charge)'' mode which will last approximately 24 hours. After charging, unplug the
charger from the power source.
Battery type
1822
1833
1834
1835
Capacity (mAh)
2,000
2,200
2,600
3,000
11. When cutting metals, be cautious of hot flying
chips.
12. Do not touch the blade or the workpiece imme-
diately after operation; they may be extremely
hot and could burn your skin.
13. If you withdraw the blade from the workpiece
during operation, strong reaction will be pro-
duced, causing the blade to snap or causing
you to lose your grip and control of the
machine. Always switch off the machine and
wait until the blade has come to a complete
stop before withdrawing the blade from the
workpiece.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Installing or removing battery cartridge
(Fig. 3)
• Always switch off the machine before insertion or
removal of the battery cartridge.
• To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from the
machine while pressing the push buttons on both
sides of the cartridge.
• To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on
the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing
and slip it into place. Always insert it all the way until
it locks in place with a little click. If not, it may
accidentally fall out of the machine, causing injury to
you or someone around you.
• Do not use force when inserting the battery car-
tridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.
Number of cells
15
15
15
15
Charging time
Approx. 60 min.
Approx. 65 min.
Approx. 75 min.
Approx. 90 min.
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