Makita DJV184RFJ User Manual

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Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys-
tem.Thissystemautomaticallycutso󰀨powertothe
motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will auto-
matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is
placed under one of the following conditions:
Overload protection
When the tool or battery is operated in a manner that
causes it to draw an abnormally high current, the tool auto-
matically stops without any indication. In this situation, turn
thetoolo󰀨andstoptheapplicationthatcausedthetoolto
become overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.
Overheat protection
When the tool or battery is overheated, the tool stops
automatically and the lamp blinks. In this case, let the
tool and battery cool before turning the tool on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops
automatically. If you turn the tool on, the motor runs
again but stops soon. In this case, remove the battery
from the tool and charge the battery.
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o󰀨,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
1
2
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 Remaining
capacity
Lighted O󰀨 Blinking
75%to100%
50%to75%
25%to50%
0%to25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambienttemperature,theindicationmaydi󰀨erslightly
from the actual capacity.
NOTE:Therst(farleft)indicatorlampwillblinkwhen
the battery protection system works.
Selecting the cutting action
1
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.

Makita DJV184RFJ Specifications

General

Brand	Makita
Model	DJV184RFJ
Category	Cordless Saw
Language	English