Operation - Makita DJR188 Instruction Manual

Insert the recipro saw blade into the blade clamp as far
as it will go. The blade clamp sleeve rotates and ixes
the recipro saw blade. Make sure that the recipro saw
blade cannot be extracted even though you try to pull
it out.
► 1 . Recipro saw blade 2. Blade clamp sleeve
CAUTION:
If you do not insert the recipro saw
blade deep enough, the recipro saw blade may be
ejected unexpectedly during operation. This can
be extremely dangerous.
To remove the recipro saw blade, rotate the blade
clamp lever in the direction of the arrow fully. The reci-
pro saw blade is removed and the blade clamp lever is
ixed at the released position
► 1 . Recipro saw blade 2. Blade clamp lever
Keep hands and ingers away from
CAUTION:
the lever during the switching operation. Failure
to do so may cause personal injuries.
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NOTE: If you remove the recipro saw blade without
rotating the blade clamp lever fully, the lever may not
be locked in the released position
rotate the blade clamp lever fully again, then make
sure that the blade clamp lever locked at the released
position .
NOTE: If the blade clamp lever is positioned inside
the tool, switch on the tool just a second to let the
blade out. Remove the battery cartridge from the tool
before installing or removing the recipro saw blade.

OPERATION

Always press the shoe irmly
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against the workpiece during operation. If the
shoe is removed or held away from the workpiece
during operation, strong vibration and/or twisting will
be produced, causing the blade to snap dangerously.
Always wear gloves to protect
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your hands from hot lying chips when cutting
metal.
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Be sure to always wear suitable
eye protection which conforms with current
national standards.
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Always use a suitable coolant
(cutting oil) when cutting metal. Failure to do so will
cause premature blade wear.
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Do not quirk the blade during
cutting.
Press the shoe irmly against the workpiece. Do not
allow the tool to bounce. Bring the recipro saw blade
into light contact with the workpiece. First, make a pilot
groove using a slower speed. Then use a faster speed
to continue cutting.
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