Makita BJS161 Manuel D'instruction page 5

Do not use force when inserting the battery
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cartridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it
is not being inserted correctly.
Switch action
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CAUTION:
Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool,
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always check to see that the switch lever actuates
properly and returns to the "OFF" position when
the rear of the switch lever is depressed.
Switch can be locked in "ON" position for ease of
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operator comfort during extend use. Apply caution
when locking tool in "OFF" position and maintain
firm grasp on tool.
To start the tool, slide the switch lever toward the "I
(ON)" position. For continuous operation, press the front
of the switch lever to lock it.
To stop the tool, press the rear of the switch lever, then
slide it toward the "O (OFF)" position.
Indication lamp with multi function
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Indication lamps are located in two positions.
− Battery cartridge replacing signal
− When the battery power is almost used up
during operation, the red lamp lights up and
the tool stops immediately. Replace the
battery with fully charged one when the red
lamp lights up.
1. Switch lever
1. Indicating lamp
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− Accidental re-start preventive function
− Even if the battery cartridge is inserted on the
tool with the slide switch in the "I (ON)"
position, the tool does not start. At this time,
the lamp flickers slowly and this shows that
the accidental re-start preventive function is
at work.
− To start the tool, first slide the slide switch
toward the "O (OFF)" position and then slide
it toward the "I (ON)" position.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Adjusting the blade clearance
Adjust the clearance between the side blade and the
center blade according to the thickness of the
workpiece.
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First use a hex wrench to loosen the screw.
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Then use the hex wrench to adjust the clearance by
tightening or loosening the bolt. There may be a slight
difference between clearance of both sides of the center
blade.
Check the smaller clearance with the thickness gauge
and adjust it.
When using the thickness gauge to adjust the blade
clearance, refer to the table.
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1. Hex wrench
2. Screw
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2 1. Center blade
2. Thickness
gauge
3. Side blade
4. Hex wrench
5. Hex socket head
bolt