Operation - Makita DJR143 Instruction Manual

To install the saw blade, loosen the bolt by hex wrench.
When installing a recipro saw blade, press the bolt with the
hex wrench to open the slot during inserting the blade.
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► 1. Saw blade 2. Blade clamp 3. Hole for recipro saw
blade 4. Hole for jig saw blade
You can use both jig saw blades (B type) and recipro saw blades
according to your work. Insert the saw blade straight into the blade
clamp and tighten it by hex wrench. Pull the saw blade lightly to make
sure that the saw blade does not fall off during operation.
To remove the saw blade, follow the installation proce-
dure in reverse.
Hex wrench storage
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► 1. Hex wrench 2. Protrusion
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.

OPERATION

CAUTION:
• Always press the shoe firmly against the work-
piece during operation. If the shoe is held away
from the workpiece during operation, strong
vibration and/or twisting will be produced, caus-
ing the blade to snap dangerously.
• Always wear gloves to protect your hands from
hot flying chips when cutting metal.
• Be sure to always wear suitable eye protection
which conforms with current national standards.
• Always use a suitable coolant (cutting oil) when
cutting metal. Failure to do so will cause prema-
ture blade wear.
Press the shoe firmly against the workpiece. Do not
allow the tool to bounce. Bring the saw blade into light
contact with the workpiece. First, make a pilot groove
using a slower speed. Then use a faster speed to con-
tinue cutting.
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