Makita SJ401 Saw User Manual


 
Assembly
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Adjusting
ON-OFF
KNOB
1.
To turn
tool
“ON”, place fingers on Speed ControVOn-Off
Knob and pull out.
NOTE:
A hesitation before blade movement, after tool
is
turned “ON, is a normal condition of this saw.
2.
To
turn
tool
“OFF”, push in Speed ControVOn-Off Knob.
NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL UNAlTENDED UNTIL
IT
HAS COME TO A COMPLETE
STOP.
The variable speed control may be adjusted
to
the
approximate speeds identified on the control panel.
Suggested speeds are identified under “Choice of Blade
and Speed. Turn the control knob clockwise
(7)
to
increase strokes per minute and counter-clockwise
(1
)
to
reduce the strokes per minute.
This motor has an electronic control that regulates the
speed and provides overload protection
to
the motor.
If
the
motor fails
to
start after about
2
seconds, push the Speed
Control Knob “OFF. Unplug the
tool.
Check that the blade
moves freely up and down by rotating the motor using a
screwdriver
if
the
slot
in the end of the motor shaft. If the
blade is free, plug
tool
in, start the motor again. If the motor
still
will not start, refer
to
the “Motor Trouble
shooting
Chart”.
NOTE: If the internal overload protector has tripped,
pushing the Speed Control Knob “OFF will reset it.
3.
To
lock knob in “OFF” position, install a padlock through
the post above the knob as illustrated, and lock the
padlock. (Padlock is not supplied with the saw.)
WARNING:
For your own safety, always push the
knob “OFF when tool is not in use.
Also,
in the event
of
a
power failure, push the knob “OFF”.
“LOCKOUT”
your
knob
with a padlock as shown. This
will prevent the tool from starting up again when the
power comes back on.
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