Switch Action - Makita DJV184 Manual De Instrucciones

Protections against other causes
Protection system is also designed for other causes
that could damage the tool and allows the tool to stop
automatically. Take all the following steps to clear the
causes, when the tool has been brought to a temporary
halt or stop in operation.
1. Turn the tool off, and then turn it on again to
restart.
2. Charge the battery(ies) or replace it/them with
recharged battery(ies).
3. Let the tool and battery(ies) cool down.
If no improvement can be found by restoring protection
system, then contact your local Makita Service Center.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► Fig.2: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when
the battery protection system works.
Selecting the cutting action
► Fig.3: 1. Cutting action changing lever
This tool can be operated with an orbital or a straight
line (up and down) cutting action. The orbital cutting
action thrusts the jig saw blade forward on the cutting
stroke and greatly increases cutting speed.
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
To change the cutting action, just turn the cutting action
changing lever to the desired cutting action position.
Refer to the table to select the appropriate cutting
action.
Position
0
I
II
III

Switch action

To turn on the tool, press the lock/unlock button. The
tool turns into the standby mode. To start the tool, pull
the switch trigger in the standby mode. Tool speed is
increased by increasing pressure on the switch trigger.
To stop the tool, release the switch trigger. The tool
turns into the standby mode. To turn off the tool, press
the lock/unlock button in the standby mode.
For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger in the
standby mode, and then push in the lock on button.
To stop the tool, pull the switch trigger fully, and then
release it.
► Fig.4: 1. Lock/unlock button 2. Lock on button
3. Switch trigger
NOTE: If the tool is left for 10 seconds without any
operation in the standby mode, the tool automatically
turns off and the lamp goes off.
NOTE: The lock/unlock button is not available while
the tool is operating.
Lighting up the front lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
To turn on the lamp, press the lock/unlock button. To
turn off the lamp, press the lock/unlock button again.
► Fig.5: 1. Lamp
NOTICE:
When the tool is overheated, the lamp
blinks. Cool down the tool fully before operating
the tool again.
NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or
it may lower the illumination.
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Cutting action Applications
Straight line cutting For cutting mild
action steel, stainless
steel and plastics.
For clean cuts in
wood and plywood.
Small orbital For cutting mild
cutting action steel, aluminum
and hard wood.
Medium orbital For cutting wood
cutting action and plywood.
For fast cutting in
aluminum and mild
steel.
Large orbital For fast cutting in
cutting action wood and plywood.