Makita 2107F Owners Manual - Page 4

4. Cutting workpieces covered with oil can cause the blade to come off unexpectedly. Wipe off all excess oil from workpieces before cutting. 5. Never use the cutting oil as a cutting lubricant. Use only Makita cutting wax. 6. Do not wear gloves during operation. 7. Hold the tool firmly with both hands. 8. Keep hands away from rotating parts. 9. When cutting metal, be cautious of hot flying chips. 10. Do not leave the tool running unattended. 11. Do not touch the blade or workpiece immediately after operation; they are extremely hot and could burn your skin. 12. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury. Switch action 1 006189 1. Lock button 2. Switch trigger 2 CAUTION: • Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released. 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 005896 1. Speed adjusting dial SYMBOLS USD201-2 The followings show the symbols used for tool. V volts A amperes Hz hertz alternating current n no load speed Class II Construction .../min revolutions or reciprocation per minute FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool. The tool speed can be infinitely adjusted between 1.0 m/ s and 1.7 m/s by turning the adjusting dial. Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in the direction of number 5; lower speed is obtained when it is turned in the direction of number 1. Select the proper speed for the workpiece to be cut. 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. Lighting up the lamps 005897 1. Lamp switch 1 4