User manual MAKITA JR370CT

[. . . ] Hold power tool 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. [. . . ] This will help to lengthen the life of the blade. To reposition the shoe, push the shoe button in the "A" direction with a click and reposition as shown in the figure which allows you to make fiveway adjustment. To secure the shoe, push the shoe button in the "B" direction with a click. This tool can be operated with an orbital or a straight line cutting action. Then, release the stopper to lock the lever. refer to the table to select the appropriate cutting action. Note: Orbital action means that the saw blade moves up and down, and back and forth at the same time. If the tool is operated continuously at low speeds for a long time, the motor will get overloaded and heated up. â· The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far as 6 and back to 1. Do not force it past 6 or 1, or the speed adjusting function may no longer work. The tools equipped with electronic function are easy to operate because of the following features. Constant speed control Electronic speed control for obtaining constant speed. Possible to get fine finish, because the rotating speed is kept constant even under load condition. Soft start feature Safety and soft start because of suppressed starting shock. Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released. Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool. Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. Always clean out all chips or foreign matter adhering to the blade, blade clamp and/or slider. Failure to do so may cause insufficient tightening of the blade, resulting in a serious injury. To install the saw blade, always make sure that the blade clamp sleeve is in released position before inserting the saw blade. If the blade clamp sleeve is in fixed position, rotate the blade clamp sleeve in the direction of the arrow so that it can be locked at the released position. 6) Insert the saw blade into the blade clamp as far as it will go. [. . . ] 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. OPMERKING: Orbital action means that the saw blade moves up and down, and back and forth at the same time. [. . . ]