Makita JR3060T Instruction Manual - Assembly

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ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and 

unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.

Installing or removing saw blade

CAUTION:

• 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 lever is in released position 

 on the insulation 

cover before inserting the saw blade. If the blade clamp 

lever is in fixed position, rotate the blade clamp lever in 

the direction of the arrow so that it can be locked at the 

released position 

. (Fig. 6)

Insert the saw blade into the blade clamp as far as it will 

go. The blade clamp sleeve rotates and the saw blade is 

fixed. Make sure that the saw blade cannot be extracted 

even though you try to pull it out. (Fig. 7)

NOTE:

• If you do not insert the saw blade deep enough, the 

saw blade may be ejected unexpectedly during opera-

tion. This can be extremely dangerous.

To remove the saw blade, rotate the blade clamp lever in 

the direction of the arrow fully. The saw blade is removed 

and the blade clamp lever is fixed at the released position 

. (Fig. 8)

NOTE:

• If you remove the saw blade without rotating the blade 

clamp lever fully, the lever may not be locked in the 

released position 

. In this case, rotate the blade 

clamp lever fully again, then make sure that the blade 

clamp lever locked at the released position 

.

OPERATION

(FIG. 9)

CAUTION:

• Always press the shoe firmly against the workpiece 

during operation. If the shoe is held away from the 

workpiece during operation, strong vibration and/or 

twisting will be produced, causing the blade to snap 

dangerously.

• Always wear gloves to protect your hands from hot fly-

ing chips when cutting metal.

• Be sure to always wear suitable eye protection which 

conforms with current national standards.

• Always use a suitable coolant (cutting oil) when cutting 

metal. Failure to do so will cause premature blade 

wear.

Press the shoe firmly against the workpiece. Do not allow 

the tool to bounce. 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.

MAITENANCE

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and 

unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or 

maintenance.

Replacing carbon brushes (Fig. 10 & 11)

Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replace 

when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep the carbon 

brushes clean and free to slip in the holders. Both carbon 

brushes should be replaced at the same time. Use only 

identical carbon brushes.

Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Take 

out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and 

secure the brush holder caps.

To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, 

any other maintenance or adjustment should be per-

formed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always 

using Makita replacement parts.

ACCESSORIES

CAUTION:

• These accessories or attachments are recommended 

for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. 

The use of any other accessories or attachments might 

present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory 

or attachment for its stated purpose.

If you need any assistance for more details regarding 

these accessories, ask your local Makita service center.

• Recipro saw blade

• Plastic carrying case