User manual MAKITA JR1000FT

[. . . ] WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using. Note: Specifications may differ from country to country. Due to our continuing programme of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. [. . . ] DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to recipro saw safety rules. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal injury. Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator. Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control. Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT safety glasses. Inspect workpiece for any nails and remove them before operation. Check for the proper clearance beyond the workpiece before cutting so that the blade will not strike the floor, workbench, etc. Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is turned on. Always switch off and wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the blade from the workpiece. Do not touch the blade or the workpiece immediately after operation; they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin. do not operate the tool at no-load unnecessarily. Always use the correct dust mask/respirator for the material and application you are working with. Some material contains chemicals which may be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation and skin contact. CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury. Hertz alternating current no load speed Class II Construction revolutions or reciprocation per minute When the blade loses its cutting efficiency in one place along its cutting edge, reposition the shoe to utilize a sharp, unused portion of its cutting edge. This will help to lengthen the life of the blade. To reposition the shoe, peel off the cover and loosen the clamping screw with the hex wrench as shown in the figure. Slide the shoe forward or back to the desired position, then tighten the clamping screw to firmly secure the shoe. [. . . ] Hold the tool firmly with one hand on front but never beyond the collar and the other on the rear housing as shown in the figure. 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. [. . . ]