Page 2 - SPECIFICATIONS; GENERAL SAFETY RULES; Read and understand all instructions.; Failure to follow all; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
2 SPECIFICATIONS • Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice. • Specifications may differ from country to country. GENERAL SAFETY RULES USA003-1 (FOR All BATTERY OPERATED TOOLS) WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed bel...
Page 3 - Work Area; Electrical Safety
3 Work Area 1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite acci-dents. 2. Do not operate power tools in explosiveatmospheres, such as in the presence offlammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dustor fumes. 3. Keep bystande...
Page 4 - SERVICE; ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
4 18. Maintain tools with care. Keep cuttingtools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edge are less likely tobind and are easier to control. 19. Check for misalignment or binding ofmoving parts, breakage of parts, and anyother condition that may affect the tool’soperation. ...
Page 9 - Tips for maintaining maximum battery life
9 NOTE: • The battery charger is for charging Makita batterycartridge. Never use it for other purposes or for othermanufacturer’s batteries. • When you charge a new battery cartridge or a batterycartridge which has not been used for a long period oftime, it may not accept a full charge. This is a no...
Page 11 - ASSEMBLY; Installing or removing saw blade
11 CAUTION: • If the tool is operated continuously at low speeds for along time, the motor will get overloaded and heated up. • The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far as 5and back to 1. Do not force it past 5 or 1, or the speedadjusting function may no longer work. ASSEMBLY CAUTION: • Al...
Page 12 - Installing the universal shank jig saw blade
12 With the blade teeth facing forward, insert the blade into theblade holder as far as it will go. Make sure that the back edgeof the blade fits into the roller. Then tighten the screw clock-wise to secure the blade. To remove the blade, follow the installation procedure inreverse. NOTE: • Occasion...
Page 14 - OPERATION
14 To attach the vacuum head on the tool, insert the hooks ofthe vacuum head into the hole in the base. The vacuum headcan be installed on either left or right side of the base. Then connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to the vacuum head. OPERATION CAUTION: • Always hold the base flush with the workpiec...
Page 16 - Cutouts; A) Boring a starting hole; Finishing edges
16 Cutouts Cutouts can be made with either of two methods A or B. A) Boring a starting hole For internal cutouts without a lead-in cut from an edge,pre-drill a starting hole 12 mm (1/2”) or more in diameter.Insert the blade into this hole to start your cut. B) Plunge cutting You need not bore a star...
Page 17 - MAINTENANCE; Replacing carbon brushes
17 MAINTENANCE CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and thebattery cartridge is removed before attempting toperform inspection or maintenance. Replacing carbon brushes Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replacewhen they wear down to the limit mark. Keep the carbonbrush...
Page 18 - ACCESSORIES
18 ACCESSORIES CAUTION: • These accessories or attachments are recommended foruse with your Makita tool specified in this manual. Theuse of any other accessories or attachments mightpresent a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessoryor attachment for its stated purpose. If you need any assistanc...
Page 19 - Memo
Page 22 - MAIL THIS PORTION; Your answers to the following questions are appreciated.; Please return this portion by facsimile or mail.
22 1. This product was purchased from: Home Center Hardware/Lumber Store Tool Distributor Industrial Supply Construction Supply Other ( ) 3. How did you learn about this product: Magazine From Dealer Newspaper Store Display Catalog Radio Exhibition From Friend Previous Usage Other ( ) 2. Use of the ...
Page 23 - FACTORY SERVICE CENTERS; RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS
23 FACTORY SERVICE CENTERS 1-800-4-MAKITA RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS ARIZONA 3707 E. Broadway Rd., Ste. 6 Phoenix, AZ 85040 (602) 437-2850 CALIFORNIA 41850 Christy St. Fremont, CA 94538-5107 (510) 657-9881 14930 Northam St. La Mirada, CA 90638-5753 (714) 522-8088 1970 Fulton Avenue Sacrame...
Page 24 - WARNING; MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY; Warranty Policy; Makita Corporation of America
WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and otherconstruction activities contains chemicals known to the State of Californiato cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examplesof these chemicals are:• lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline sili...