SPECIFICATIONS Model: JV002G Length of stroke 26 mm Strokes per minute 0 - 3,500 min Blade type B type Max. cutting capacities Wood 135 mm Mild steel 10 mm Aluminum 20 mm Overall length (with BL4025) 272 mm Rated voltage D.C.
Electrical safety Vibration Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) deter- adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power mined according to EN62841-2-11: tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will Work mode: cutting boards reduce risk of electric shock.
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Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean of tools allow you to become complacent and and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
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Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con- causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will tainer with other metal objects such as also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and nails, coins, etc. charger. Do not expose battery cartridge to water or rain.
Tips for maintaining maximum CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge battery life fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to Charge the battery cartridge before completely you or someone around you. discharged. Always stop tool operation and charge the battery cartridge when you notice CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge...
To stop the tool, pull the switch trigger fully, and then release it. If no improvement can be found by restoring protection system, then contact your local Makita Service Center. Selecting the cutting action This tool can be operated with an orbital or a straight line (up and down) cutting action.
Lighting up the front lamp Speed adjusting dial CAUTION: Do not look in the light or see the source of light directly. Press the lock switch to turn on the lamp. Press the lock switch again to turn off the lamp. Fig.6 ► 1 . Speed adjusting dial The tool speed can be adjusted by turning the speed adjusting dial. You can get the highest speed at 6 and the lowest speed at 1.
(released position) Electric brake This tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the tool consistently fails to quickly stop after the switch trigger is released, have the tool serviced at a Makita service center. ASSEMBLY CAUTION:...
To remove the jig saw blade, open the tool opener Cover plate forward as far as it will go. This allows the jig saw blade to be released. Use the cover plate when cutting decorative veneers, plastics, etc. It protects sensitive or delicate surfaces from damage. Fit it on the bottom of the tool base. Fig.9 ► 1 . Jig saw blade holder 2. Tool opener 3. Jig saw blade Fig.11 ► 1 .
With the base tilted, you can make bevel cuts at any Fig.14 angle between 0° and 45° (left or right). ► 1 . Clamp screw Then connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to the dust nozzle. Fig.17 Fig.15 ► 1 . Dust nozzle 2. Hose for vacuum cleaner...
To tilt the base, loosen the bolt on the bottom of the base Cutouts with the hex wrench. Move the base so that the bolt is positioned in the center of the bevel slot in the base. Cutouts can be made with either of two methods: “Boring a starting hole”...
To install, insert the rip fence into the rectangular hole on the side of Finishing edges the base with the fence guide facing down. Slide the rip fence to the desired cutting width position, then tighten the bolt to secure it. To trim edges or make dimensional adjustments, run the jig saw blade lightly along the cut edges.
Secure the bolt with the hex wrench securely. be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES...