Makita BJV140 Instruction Manual - Functional Description
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
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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
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Always switch off the tool before insertion or
removal of the battery cartridge.
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To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from
the tool while sliding the button on the front of the
cartridge.
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To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on
the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing
and slip it into place. Always insert it all the way
until it locks in place with a little click. If you can see
the red part on the upper side of the button, it is not
locked completely. Insert it fully until the red part
cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of
the tool, causing injury to you or someone around
you.
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Do not use force when inserting the battery
cartridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it
is not being inserted correctly.
Selecting the cutting action
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This tool can be operated with an orbital or a straight line
(up and down) cutting action. The orbital cutting action
thrusts the blade forward on the cutting stroke and
greatly increases cutting speed.
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
Cutting action
Applications
For cutting mild steel,
stainless steel and plastics.
For clean cuts in wood
and plywood.
Small orbit
cutting action
For cutting mild steel,
aluminum and hard wood.
For cutting wood and
plywood.
For fast cutting in
aluminum and mild steel.
Large orbit
cutting action
For fast cutting in
wood and plywood.
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Straight line
cutting action
Medium orbit
cutting action
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Switch action
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CAUTION:
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Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,
always check to see that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the "OFF" position when
released.
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When not operating the tool, depress the lock-off
button from A side to lock the switch trigger in the
OFF position.
To prevent the switch trigger from accidentally pulled, the
lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, depress the lock-off button from B side
and pull the switch trigger.
Tool speed is increased by increasing pressure on the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. After
use, always press in the lock-off button from A side.
Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the tool
consistently fails to quickly stop after switch trigger
1. Lock-off button
1. Lock-off button
2. Switch trigger
1. Cutting action
changing lever
1. Red part
2. Button
3. Battery cartridge