ENGLISH (Original instructions) SPECIFICATIONS Model DJV141 DJV181 Length of stroke 26 mm 26 mm Wood 135 mm 135 mm Max. cutting capacities Mild steel 10 mm 10 mm Aluminum 20 mm 20 mm Strokes per minute (min 800 - 3,500...
EC Declaration of Conformity Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and Makita declares that the following Machine(s): refrigerators. There is an increased risk of Designation of Machine: electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
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ensure these are connected and properly contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust- If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek related hazards. medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery Power tool use and care may cause irritation or burns.
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15. Always use the correct dust mask/respirator SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. for the material and application you are working with. Tips for maintaining maximum battery life SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Charge battery cartridge before completely discharged. Always stop tool operation and charge the WARNING: battery cartridge when you notice less tool DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product...
Battery protection system FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION (Lithium-ion battery with star marking) CAUTION: 1. Star marking Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the • battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Installing or removing battery cartridge 1.
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If the tool is left 10 seconds without any operations • in standby mode, the tool is automatically turned Position Cutting action Applications into lock-off mode and the lamp goes off. For cutting mild steel, stainless steel and plastics. Lighting up the lamps Straight line cutting action For clean cuts in wood...
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Then the tool keeps the speed until the tool is 1. Jig saw blade switched off. When temperature is low and there is less fluidity in grease, the tool may not have this function even with the motor rotating. ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the •...
2. Hose for 1. Anti-splintering vacuum cleaner device 2. Base 013931 Then connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to the dust nozzle. 013877 For splinter-free cuts, the anti-splintering device can be OPERATION used. To install the anti-splintering device, move the tool base all the way forward and fit it from the back of tool base.
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A) Boring a starting hole: 1. Base 2. Hex wrench 1. Starting hole 3. Bolt 013884 To tilt the base, loosen the bolt on the back of the base 013887 with the hex wrench. Move the base so that the bolt is For internal cutouts without a lead-in cut from an •...
Metal cutting 1. Fence guide Always use a suitable coolant (cutting oil) when cutting 2. Threaded knob metal. Failure to do so will cause significant blade wear. 3. Circular guide pin The underside of the workpiece can be greased instead of using a coolant.
Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose. If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center. Jig saw blades • Hex wrench 4 • Rip fence (guide rule) set •...