Recipro Saw
MODEL JR3000VT
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DOUBLE
INSULATION
I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
WARNING:
For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
change the plug in any way. Double insula-
tion eliminates the need for the three wire
grounded power cord and grounded power
supply system.
13. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. Proper footing and
balance enables better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
14. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must
be used for appropriate conditions. Ordinary
eye or sun glasses are NOT eye protection.
5. Avoid body contact with grounded sur-
faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is grounded.
6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
Tool Use and Care
15. Use clamps or other practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the work by hand or
against your body is unstable and may lead
to loss of control.
7. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
to carry the tools or pull the plug from an
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Replace
damaged cords immediately. Damaged
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
16. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for
your application. The correct tool will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.
8. When operating a power tool outside, use
an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A”
or “W”. These cords are rated for outdoor
use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
17. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it
on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
Personal Safety
9. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use tool while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
18. Disconnect the plug from the power
source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the tool.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the tool accidentally.
19. Store idle tools out of reach of children
and other untrained persons. Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
10. Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth-
ing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep
your hair, clothing, and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
20. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting
tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely
to bind and are easier to control.
11. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch
is off before plugging in. Carrying tools with
your finger on the switch or plugging in tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
21. Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the tools
operation. If damaged, have the tool ser-
viced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools.
12. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches
before turning the tool on. A wrench or a
key that is left attached to a rotating part of
the tool may result in personal injury.
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22. Use only accessories that are recom-
mended by the manufacturer for your
model. Accessories that may be suitable for
one tool, may become hazardous when used
on another tool.
tenance performed by unqualified personnel
could result in a risk of injury.
24. When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance instructions may create a risk of
electric shock or injury.
SERVICE
23. Tool service must be performed only by
qualified repair personnel. Service or main-
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD: Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your
product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage num-
ber, the heavier the cord.
Table 1: Minimum gage for cord
Volts
120 V
Total length of cord in feet
Ampere Rating
25 ft.
50 ft.
100 ft.
150 ft.
More Than
Not More Than
AWG
0
6
10
12
6
18
18
16
14
16
16
16
12
16
14
14
14
12
12
10
12
16
Not Recommended
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
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DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from
repeated use) replace strict adherence to recipro saw safety
rules. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer
serious personal injury.
1. 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.
3. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect workpiece for
any nails and remove them before opera-
tion.
4. Do not cut oversize workpiece.
5. Check for the proper clearance beyond
the workpiece before cutting so that the
blade will not strike the floor, workbench,
etc.
2. Always use safety glasses or goggles.
Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT
safety glasses.
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6. Hold the tool firmly.
11. Do not touch the blade or the workpiece
immediately after operation; they may be
extremely hot and could burn your skin.
7. Make sure the blade is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.
12. Some material contains chemicals which
may be toxic. Take caution to prevent
working dust inhalation and skin contact.
Follow material supplier safety data.
8. Keep hands away from moving parts.
9. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the
tool only when hand-held.
10. Always switch off and wait for the blade to
come to a complete stop before removing
the blade from the workpiece.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this
instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.
SYMBOLS
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The followings show the symbols used for tool.
V .......................volts
....................no load speed
n
˚
A .......................amperes
....................Class II Construction
Hz .....................hertz
.../min................revolutions or reciprocation per
minute
................alternating current
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FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the
tool.
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Adjusting the shoe
1
When the blade loses its cutting efficiency in one place along
its cutting edge, reposition the shoe to utilize a sharp, unused
portion of its cutting edge. This will help to lengthen the life of
the blade.
2
To reposition the shoe, loosen the lever counterclockwise
and slide the shoe forward or back to the desired position.
Then tighten the lever to firmly secure the shoe.
1. Lever
2. Shoe
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Switch action
CAUTION:
1
2
•
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.
1. Lock button
2. Switch trigger
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool speed is
increased by increasing pressure on 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 trig-
ger fully, then release it.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
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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.
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To install the saw blade, always make sure that the blade
clamp sleeve is in released position before inserting the saw
blade. If the blade clamp sleeve is in fixed position, rotate the
sleeve to the released position.
1
2
3
1. Blade clamp sleeve
2. Released position
3. Fixed position
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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.
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NOTE:
•
If you do not insert the saw blade deep enough, the saw
blade may be ejected unexpectedly during operation.
This can be extremely dangerous.
1. Blade
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To remove the saw blade, rotate the blade clamp sleeve in
the direction of the arrow fully. The saw blade is removed and
the blade clamp sleeve is fixed at the released position.
1
NOTE:
•
If you remove the saw blade without rotating the blade
clamp sleeve fully, the sleeve may not be fixed. In this
case, rotate the blade clamp sleeve fully, then make the
sleeve fixed at the released position.
1. Blade clamp sleeve
OPERATION
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
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twisting will be produced, causing the blade to snap
dangerously.
•
•
•
Always wear gloves to protect your hands from hot flying
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.
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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.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, car-
bon brush inspection and replacement, any other mainte-
nance or adjustment should be performed by Makita
Authorized or Factory 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.
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•
Recipro saw blades
Plastic carrying case
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Stamp
Timbre
Makita Canada Inc.
1950 Forbes Street,
Whitby, Ontario
L1N 7B7
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Factory Service Centres
Head Office:
1950 Forbes St., Whitby, Ontario, L1N 7B7
(905) 571 - 2200 1-800-263-3734
Regional Office:
11771 Hammersmith Way, Richmond
B.C. V7A 5H6
(604) 272 - 3104 1-800-663-0909
Regional Office:
(Montreal)
6389 boul. Couture, St. Leonard, Quebec
H1P 3J5
(514) 323 - 1223 1-800-361-7049
Dartmouth:
202 Brownlow Avenue
Dartmouth, N.S., B3B 1T5
(902) 468 - 7064 1-888-625-4821
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(Montreal)
1140 Rue Bégin, Ville St. Laurent, Quebec
H4R 1X1
(514) 745 - 5025 1-888-745-5025
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(Quebec)
1200 St. Jean Baptiste, Unit 106, Les Saules,
Quebec, G2E 5E8
(418) 871 - 5720 1-800-663-5757
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(Ottawa)
203 Colonnade Road, Unit #6, Nepean,
Ontario K2E 7K3
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(905) 571 - 2200 1-800-263-3734
London:
317 Adelaide St. S., Unit 117, London,
Ontario, N5Z 3L3
(519) 686 - 3115 1-800-571-0899
Mississauga:
Calgary:
6350 Tomken Rd., Unit 8, Mississauga,
Ontario, L5T 1Y3
(905) 670 - 7255 1-888-221-9811
#8-6115 Fourth St. S.E., Calgary
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11614-149 Street, Edmonton, Alberta,
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2131 Hartley Ave., #103
Coquitlam, B.C. V3K 2Z3
(604) 525 - 7434 1-800-266-7738
1670 St. James Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba,
R3H 0L3
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206A-2750 Faithful Avenue Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan, S7K 6M6
(306) 931 - 0111 1-888-931-0111
For the authorized service centre nearest you please refer to the local yellow pages directory under “tools” or con-
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MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
Warranty Policy
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of defects from
workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during
this one year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita’s Factory or Authorized Service Centres.
If inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective workmanship or material, Makita will repair (or at our option, replace)
without charge.
This Warranty does not apply:
• where normal maintenance is required,
• repairs have been made or attempted by others,
• the tool has been abused, misused or improperly maintained,
• alterations have been made to the tool.
IN NO EVENT SHALL MAKITA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FROM
THE SALE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER APPLIES BOTH DURING AND AFTER THE TERM OF THIS
WARRANTY.
“The Makita Warranty is the only and the entire written warranty given by Makita for the Makita tools. No dealer or his agent
or employee is authorized to extend or enlarge upon this warranty by any verbal or written statement or advertisement.”
MAKITA DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
“MERCHANTABILITY” AND FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE,” AFTER THE ONE YEAR TERM OF THIS WARRANTY.
“This Warranty gives you specific rights. The provisions contained in this warranty are not intended to limit, modify, take away
from, disclaim or exclude any warranties set forth in any provincial legislation. To the extent required by law, the provisions in
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