Makita JV0600K Owners Manual - Page 5

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Selecting the cutting action 1. Cutting action changing lever 1 011956 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 0 Straight line cutting action Small orbit cutting action Medium orbit cutting action Applications For cutting mild steel, stainless steel and plastics. For clean cuts in wood and plywood. 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 006582 Switch action For fast cutting in wood and plywood. 1 2 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock button CAUTION: • Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released. • Switch can be locked in "ON" position for ease of operator comfort during extended use. Apply caution when locking tool in "ON" position and maintain firm grasp on tool. To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger and then push in the lock button. To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch trigger fully, then release it. Speed adjusting dial 1. Speed adjusting dial 1 011958 The tool speed can be infinitely adjusted by turning the speed adjusting dial. Higher speed is obtained when the speed adjusting dial is turned in the direction of number 5; lower speed is obtained when it is turned in the direction of number 1. Refer to the table to select the proper speed for the workpiece to be cut. However, the appropriate speed may differ with the type or thickness of the workpiece. In general, higher speeds will allow you to cut workpieces faster but the service life of the blade will be reduced. Workpiece to be cut Wood Mild steel Stainless steel Aluminum Plastics 006368 Number on adjusting dial 4 - 5 3 - 5 3 - 4 3 - 5 1 - 4 CAUTION: • The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far as 5 and back to 1. Do not force it past 5 or 1, or the speed adjusting function may no longer work. 011957 5