Operation; Maintenance - Makita JR1000FT Instruction Manual

Switch action
Fig.4
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
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that the switch lever actuates properly and returns
to the "OFF" position when released.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch lever. Tool speed
is increased by increasing pressure on the switch lever.
Release the switch lever to stop.
Speed adjusting dial
Fig.5
The maximum strokes per minute with the switch lever
being fully depressed can be adjusted just by turning the
speed adjusting dial.
Turn the speed adjusting dial clockwise for higher speed,
and counterclockwise for lower speed.
Lighting up the lamps
Fig.6
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the source of light
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directly.
To turn on the lamp, pull the switch lever. Release the
switch lever to turn it off.
NOTE:
Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.
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Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may
lower the illumination.
Do not use thinner or gasoline to clean the lamp.
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Such solvents may damage it.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Installing or removing the saw blade
CAUTION:
Always clean out all chips or foreign matter
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adhering to the blade and/or blade clamp. Failure
to do so may cause insufficient tightening of the
blade, resulting in a serious injury.
Do not touch the blade or the workpiece
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immediately after
extremely hot and could burn your skin.
Tighten the saw blade securely. Failure to do so
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may cause a serious injury.
When you remove the saw blade, be careful not to
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hurt your fingers with the top of the blade or the tips
of workpiece.
Use B type saw blade only. Never use other type
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blade. Failure to do so may cause a serious injury.

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To install the saw blade, push the holder cover to rotate
the blade clamp to the released position as shown in the
figure.
Fig.7
Keeping that situation, insert the saw blade into the
blade clamp as far as the two protrusions of the blade
can not be seen.
Fig.8
Release the holder cover. The blade clamp will rotate to
its fixed position to secure the blade.
Fig.9
After installing, always make sure that the blade is
securely held in place by trying to pull it out.
To remove the blade, push the holder cover to rotate the
blade clamp to the released position, then pull the saw
blade out.
Fig.10
OPERATION
Fig.11
CAUTION:
Always press the shoe firmly against the workpiece
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during operation. If the shoe is 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 your hands from hot
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flying chips when cutting metal.
Be sure to always wear suitable eye protection
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which conforms with current national standards.
Always use a suitable coolant (cutting oil) when
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cutting metal. Failure to do so will cause premature
blade wear.
Hold the tool firmly with one hand on front but
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never beyond the collar and the other on the rear
housing as shown in the figure. Failure to do so will
cause a serious injury.
Press the shoe firmly against the workpiece. Do not
allow the tool to bounce. Bring the blade into light
contact with the workpiece. First, make a pilot groove
using a slower speed. Then use a faster speed to
continue cutting.
Fig.12

MAINTENANCE

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CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or
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the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other
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