Makita BJR240 User's Manual
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1. Under 19 BE SURE TO COMPLETE THE CUSTOMER S PORTION OF THIS FORM AND RETAIN FOR YOUR RECORDS Please return this portion by facsimile or mail Facsimile No 714 522 8133 eee DDD FACTORY SERVICE CENTERS 1 800 4 MARITA RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS ARIZONA 3707 E Broadway Rd Ste 6 Phoenix AZ 85040 602 437 2850 CALIFORNIA 41850 Christy St Fremont CA 94538 5107 510 657 9881 14930 Northam St La Mirada CA 90638 5753 714 522 8088 1970 Fulton Avenue Sacramento CA 95825 916 482 5197 7674 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA 92111 858 278 4471 16735 Saticoy St Ste 105 Van Nuys CA 91406 818 782 2440 COLORADO 11839 E 51st Ave Denver CO 80239 2709 303 371 2850 CUSTOMER S RECORD FLORIDA 750 East Sample Road Pompano Beach FL 33064 954 781 6333 GEORGIA 4680 River Green Parkway NW Duluth GA 30096 770 476 8911 ILLINOIS 1450 Feehanville Dr Mt Prospect IL 60056 601 1 847 297 3100 MARYLAND 7397 Washington Boulevard Suite 104 Elkridge MD 21075 410 796 4401 MASSACHUSETTS 232 Providence Hwy Westwood MA 02090 781 461 9754 MINNESOTA 6427 Penn Ave South Richfield MN 55423 612 869 5199 MISSOURI 9876 Watson Road St Louis MO 63126 2221 314 909 9889 NEBRASKA 4129 S 84th St Omaha NE 68127 402 597 2925 NEVAD2. Taa kita Cordless Recipro Saw Equipped with Electric Brake MODEL BJR240 INSTRUCTION MANUAL A WARNING For your personal safety READ and UNDERSTAND before using SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE www makitatools com SPECIFICATIONS MODEL Length of stroke BJR240 32 mm 1 1 4 Strokes per minute High speed 0 2700 min Low speed 0 2300 min Overall length 469 mm 18 1 2 Net weight 4 4 kg 9 7 Ibs Battery Charger DC24SA DC24WA Input A C only 50 Hz 60 Hz Output D C 7 2 V 24 V Battery Cartridge BH2420 BH2433 BH2420 BH2433 Voltage 24 V Charging time 30 min 60 min 55 min 90 min e Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice e Specifications may differ from country to country GENERAL SAFETY RULES USA003 1 FOR All BATTERY OPERATED TOOLS A WARNING Read and understand all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work Area 1 Keep your work area clean and well lit Cluttered benches and dark areas invite acci dents 2 Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes 3 Reep bystanders children and visitors away while operating a
3. of Cord Feet 25 50 100 150 AWG Size of Cord 18 18 18 16 10 11 Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug replace them immediately Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way take it to a qualified serviceman Do not disassemble charger or battery cartridge take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required Incor rect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire 12 13 14 To reduce risk of electric shock unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning Turning off con trols will not reduce this risk If operating time has become excessively shorter stop operating immediately It may result in a risk of overheating possi ble burns and even an explosion If electrolyte gets into your eyes rinse them out with clear water and seek medi cal attention right away It may result in loss of your eyesight ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER amp BATTERY CARTRIDGE Do not charge Battery Cartridge when temperature is BELOW 10 C 50 F or ABOVE 40 C 104 F Do not attempt to use a step up trans former an engine generator or DC power receptacle Do not allow anything to cover or clog the charger vents A battery short can cause a large current flow overheating possible burns and even a breakdown 1 Do not touch the terminals with an
4. A 3375 S Decatur Blvd Suites 22 24 Las Vegas NV 89102 702 368 4277 NEW JERSEY 251 Herrod Blvd Dayton NJ 08810 1539 609 655 1212 NEW YORK 4917 Genessee Street Cheektowaga NY 14225 716 685 9503 OREGON 828 19th Avenue N W Portland OR 97209 503 222 1823 PENNSYLVANIA 1704 Babcock Blvd Pittsburgh PA 15209 412 822 7370 PUERTO RICO 200 Guayama St Hato Rey PR 00917 787 250 8776 TENNESSEE 1120 Elm Hill P Suile 170 Nashville TN 372 615 248 3321 TEXAS 12801 Stemmons Fwy Ste 809 Farmers Branch TX 75234 972 243 1150 12701 Directors Dr Stafford TX 77477 3701 281 565 8665 3453 IH 35 North Ste 101 San Antonio TX 78219 210 228 0676 WISCONSIN Lincoln Plaza Shopping Ctr 2245 S 108th St West Allis WI 53227 414 541 4776 When you need service Send complete tool prepaid to one of the Makita Factory Service Centers listed or to an Authorized Makita Service Center Be sure to attach a letter to the outside of the carton detailing the problem with your tool Date Purchased Dealer s Name amp Address Model No Serial No 19 VVARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are e lead from lead based paints e cr
5. NY 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 legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you Makita Corporation 3 11 8 Sumiyoshi cho Anjo Aichi 446 8502 Japan 884429A068
6. aintenance charge mode and keep the battery cartridge fresh and fully charged Tips for maintaining maximum battery life 1 Charge the battery cartridge before completely dis charged e Always stop tool operation and charge the battery cartridge when you notice less tool power 2 Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge e Overcharging shortens the battery service life 3 Charge the battery cartridge vvith room temperature at 10 C 40 C 50 F 104 F e Leta hot battery cartridge cool down before charging it 4 Charge the Nickel Metal Hydride battery cartridge when you do not use it for more than six months 001663 1 Lever 2 Shoe 001664 1 Lock off button 2 Switch trigger 001665 1 Speed change lever Adjusting shoe 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 To reposition the shoe loosen the lever counter clockwise and slide the shoe forward or back to the desired position Then tighten the lever clockwise to firmly secure the shoe Switch action A CAUTION e Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the OFF position when released To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled a lock off button is prov
7. amp BATTERY CARTRIDGE USC002 2 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This man 6 To reduce risk of damage to electric plug ual contains important safety and operat and cord pull by plug rather than cord ing instructions for battery charger when disconnecting charger 2 Before using battery charger read all 7 Make sure cord is located so that it will instructions and cautionary markings on not be stepped on tripped over or other 1 battery charger 2 battery and 3 wise subjected to damage or stress product using battery 8 An extension cord should not be used 3 CAUTION To reduce risk of injury charge unless absolutely necessary Use of only MAKITA rechargeable batteries improper extension cord could result in a marked on the charger label Other types risk of fire and electric shock If extension of batteries may burst causing personal cord must be used make sure injury and damage a That pins on plug of extension cord 4 Do not expose charger to rain or snow are the same number size and shape Use of an attachment not recommended as those of plug on charger or sold by the battery charger manufac b That extension cord is properly wired turer may result in a risk of fire electric and in good electrical condition and Shock or injury ta persons c That wire size is at least as large as the one specified in the table below Table 1 RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE FOR EXTENSION CORDS FOR BATTERY CHARGERS Length
8. ce NOTE The battery charger is for charging Makita battery cartridge Never use it for other purposes or for other manufacturer s batteries When you charge a new battery cartridge or a battery cartridge which has not been used for a long period of time it may not accept a full charge This is a normal condition and does not indicate a problem You can recharge the battery cartridge fully after discharging it completely and recharging a couple of times If you charge a battery cartridge from a just operated tool or battery cartridge which has been left in a location exposed to direct sunlight for a long time the charging light may flash in red color If this occurs wait for a while Charging will begin after the battery cartridge is cooled by the cooling fan installed in the charger DC24SA only When the temperature on battery is more than approx 70 C two charging lights may flash in red color and when approx 50 C 70 C one charging light in red color If the charging light flashes alternately in green and red color charging is not possible The terminals on the charger or battery cartridge are clogged with dust or the battery cartridge is worn out or damaged Cooling system DC24SA only This charger is equipped with cooling fan for heated battery in order to enable the battery to prove its own performance Sound of cooling air comes out during cooling which means no trouble on the charger Yellow light will flas
9. e for more details regarding these accessories ask your local Makita service center e Recipro saw blades e Plastic carrying case Memo Memo 16 dias UE EEES dE o tes Visa ria tacar tam ie caos Encara ens ur cel miro Makita U S A Inc 14930 Northam Street La Mirada CA 90638 5753 RE pe IE e IE e E pe SE OU ei ei CM UR a e ES MAIL THIS PORTION Your answers to the following questions are appreciated 1 This product was purchased from 3 How did you learn about this product Home Center Other Magazine Radio Hardware Lumber Store From Dealer Exhibition Tool Distributor Newspaper From Friend Industrial Supply Store Display Previous Usage Construction Supply Catalog Other 2 Use of the product is intended for 4 Most favored points are Construction Trade Design Repair Service Industrial Maintenance Features Durability Home Maintenance Size Power Hobby Price Other Other Makita Brand 5 Any comments DATE PURCHASED MODEL NO MONTH SERIAL NO STATUS SEX INTL LAST NAME COMPANY Married Single M F STREET ADRESS
10. h for warning in the following cases Trouble on cooling fan Incomplete cool down of battery such as being clogged with dust The battery can be charged in spite of the yellow warning light But the charging time will be longer than usual in this case 10 e Check the sound of cooling fan vent on the charger and battery which can be sometime clogged with dust e The cooling system is in order although no sound of cooling fan comes out if the yellow warning light will not flash e Always keep clean the vent on charger and battery for cooling e The products should be sent to repair or maintenance if the yellow warning light will frequently flash Conditioning charge DC24SA only Conditioning charge can extend the life of battery by auto matically searching the optimum charging condition for the batteries in every situations The battery employed in the following conditions repeatedly will be worn out shortly and yellow warning light may flash 1 Recharge of battery with its high temperature 2 Recharge of battery with its low temperature 3 Recharge of full charged battery 4 Over discharge of battery continue to discharge battery in spite of down of power The charging time of such battery is longer than usual Trickle charge Maintenance charge If you leave the battery cartridge in the charger to prevent spontaneous discharging after full charge the charger will switch into its trickle charge m
11. has discharged allow the tool to rest for 15 minutes before proceeding with a fresh battery 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 A CAUTION Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance Replacing carbon brushes Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly Replace when they wear down to the limit mark Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same time Use only iden tical carbon brushes 13 1 Brush holder cap 2 Screwdriver ACCESSORIES 14 001670 Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps Take out the worn carbon brushes insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY repairs any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers always using Makita replacement paris A CAUTION e 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 assistanc
12. ided To start the tool press in the lock off button and pull the switch trigger The lock off button can be pressed in from either left or right side of the tool Tool speed is increased by increasing pressure on the switch trigger Release the switch trigger to stop Speed change A CAUTION e Always set the speed change lever fully to the correct position If you operate the tool with the speed change lever positioned half way the tool may be damaged e Do not use the speed change lever while the tool is running The tool may be damaged To change the speed first switch off the tool and then slide the speed change lever to the A side 2 for high speed or B side 1 for low speed Be sure that the speed change lever is set to the correct position before operation Use the right speed for your job 11 ASSEMBLY 001666 1 Blade clamp sleeve 2 Released position 3 Fixed position 001667 1 Blade 001668 1 Blade clamp sleeve 12 A CAUTION e Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before carrying out any work on the tool Installing or removing the saw blade A CAUTION e 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 To install the saw blade always make sure that the blade clamp sleeve is in released positio
13. ing and slip it into place Always insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click If you can see the red part on the upper side of the button it is not locked completely Insert it fully until the red part cannot be seen If not it may accidentally fall out of the tool causing injury to you or someone around you Do not use force when inserting the battery cartridge If the cartridge does not slide in easily it is not being inserted correctly Charging 1 Plug the battery charger into the proper AC voltage source Two charging lights will flash in green color repeatedly Insert the battery cartridge into charger until it stops adjusting to the guide of charger Terminal cover of charger can be opened with inserting and closed with pulling out the battery cartridge When the battery cartridge is inserted the charging light color will change from green to red and charging will begin The charging light will keep lighting up lit steadily during charging One red charging light indicates charged condition in O 80 and two red ones indicates 80 100 With finish of charge the charging lights will change from two red ones to two green ones 5 If you leave the battery cartridge in the charger after the charging cycle is complete the charger will switch into its trickle charge maintenance charge mode which will last approximately 24 hours 6 After charging unplug the charger from the power sour
14. ive and shock the operator Be aware that this tool is always in an operating condition because it does not have to be plugged into an electrical out let Always use safety glasses or goggles Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT safety glasses Avoid cutting nails Inspect workpiece for any nails and remove them before opera tion Do not cut oversize workpiece 1 12 Check for the proper clearance beyond the workpiece before cutting so that the blade will not strike the floor workbench etc Hold the tool firmly Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is turned on Keep hands away from moving parts Always switch off and wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the blade from the workpiece Do not touch the blade or the workpiece immediately after operation they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin Some material contains chemicals which may be toxic Take caution to prevent working dust inhalation and skin contact Follow material supplier safety data SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury SYMBOLS USD301 1 The followings show the symbols used for tool A sun volts RR no load speed ERR devote daauiiteess direct current AMIN revolutions or reciprocation per minute IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGER
15. n before inserting the saw blade If the blade clamp sleeve is in fixed position rotate the sleeve to the released position 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 NOTE e If you do not insert the saw blade deep enough the saw blade may be ejected unexpectedly during operation This can be extremely dangerous 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 NOTE e 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 OPERATION 001669 MAINTENANCE 001145 Jap 1 1 Limit mark A 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 twisting will be produced causing the blade to snap dangerously Always wear gloves to protect your hands from hot flying chips when cutting metal Always use a suitable coolant cutting oil when cutting metal Failure to do so will cause premature blade wear If the tool is operated continuously until the battery cartridge
16. n tools with care Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edge are less likely to bind and are easier to control Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the tool s operation If damaged have the tool ser viced before using Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools Use only accessories that are recom mended by the manufacturer for your model Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury when used on another tool SERVICE 21 Tool service must be performed only by SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES qualified repair personnel Service or main tenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury 22 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 shock or injury USB029 2 DO NOT let comfort or familiarity vvith product gained from repeated use replace strict adherence to cordless 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 Contact with a live wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool l
17. ooting and balance enable better control of the tool in unexpected situations Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection Dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions Tool Use and Care 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Use clamps or other practical vvay 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 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 Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off A tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the locked or off posi tion before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing the tool Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users When battery pack is not in use keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips coins keys nails screws or other small metal objects that can make a con nection from one terminal to another Shorting the battery terminals together may cause sparks burns or a fire Maintai
18. power tool Dis tractions can cause you to lose control Electrical Safety 4 A battery operated tool with integral bat teries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery A charger that may be suit able for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery Use battery operated tool only with specif ically designated battery pack Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire Personal Safety 6 10 11 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 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 Avoid accidental starting Be sure switch is in the locked or off position before inserting battery pack Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or inserting the bat tery pack into a tool with the switch on invites accidents 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 Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Proper f
19. y conductive material 2 Avoid storing battery cartridge in a container with other metal objects such as nails coins etc 3 Do not expose battery cartridge to water or rain Do not store the tool and Battery Car tridge in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 50 C 122 F Do not incinerate the Battery Cartridge even if it is severely damaged or is com pletely worn out The battery cartridge can explode in a fire SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SYMBOLS The following show the symbols used for the charger Be sure that you understand their meaning before use Qep Ready to charge e Charging aaant Charging complete s danni Delay charge Cooling Aa Defective battery E 9 Conditioning se XxX aena Cooling abnormality FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 001661 1 Red part 2 Button 3 Battery cartridge 001662 1 Battery cartridge 2 Terminal cover 3 Charging lights 4 Battery charger A CAUTION Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool Installing or removing battery cartridge Always switch off the tool before insertion or removal of the battery cartridge To remove the battery cartridge withdraw it from the tool while sliding the button on the side of the cartridge To insert the battery cartridge align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove in the hous
20. ystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and e arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles 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 Centers 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 e repairs have been made or attempted by others e repairs are required because of normal wear and tear e the tool has been abused misused or improperly maintained e 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 MAKITA DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR A
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