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Cordless jig saw safety warnings
1. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping 
surfaces, when performing an operation where 
the cutting accessory may contact hidden wir-
ing. Cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may 
make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” 
and could give the operator an electric shock.
2. 
Use clamps or another practical way to secure 
and support the workpiece to a stable platform. 
Holdingtheworkpiecebyhandoragainstyourbody
leavesitunstableandmayleadtolossofcontrol.
3. 
Always use safety glasses or goggles. Ordinary 
eye or sun glasses are NOT safety glasses.
4. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect workpiece for any 
nails and remove them before operation.
5. Do not cut oversize workpiece.
6. Check for the proper clearance around the 
workpiece before cutting so that the jig saw 
blade will not strike the oor, workbench, etc.
7. Hold the tool rmly.
8. Make sure the jig saw blade is not contacting 
the workpiece before the switch is turned on.
9. Keep hands away from moving parts.
10. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool 
only when hand-held.
11. Always switch o and wait for the jig saw blade 
to come to a complete stop before removing 
the jig saw blade from the workpiece.
12. Do not touch the jig saw blade or the work-
piece immediately after operation; they may be 
extremely hot and could burn your skin.
13. 
Do not operate the tool at no-load unnecessarily.
14. Some material contains chemicals which may 
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhala-
tion and skin contact. Follow material supplier 
safety data.
15. Always use the correct dust mask/respirator 
for the material and application you are work-
ing with.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity 
with product (gained from repeated use) replace 
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject 
product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety 
rules stated in this instruction manual may cause 
serious personal injury.
Important safety instructions for 
battery cartridge
1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery 
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using 
battery.
2. Do not disassemble or tamper with the battery 
cartridge.Itmayresultinare,excessiveheat,
or explosion.
3. If operating time has become excessively 
shorter, stop operating immediately. It may 
result in a risk of overheating, possible burns 
and even an explosion.
4.
 If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them out 
with clear water and seek medical attention right 
away. It may result in loss of your eyesight.
5. Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any con-
ductive material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-
tainer with other metal objects such as 
nails, coins, etc.
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water 
or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current ow, over-
heating, possible burns and even a breakdown.
6. Do not store and use the tool and battery car-
tridge in locations where the temperature may 
reach or exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if 
it is severely damaged or is completely worn 
out. The battery cartridge can explode in a re.
8. Do not nail, cut, crush, throw, drop the battery 
cartridge, or hit against a hard object to the 
battery cartridge. Such conduct may result in a 
re,excessiveheat,orexplosion.
9. Do not use a damaged battery.
10. 
The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to 
the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements.
 
Forcommercialtransportse.g.bythirdparties,
forwarding agents, special requirement on pack-
agingandlabelingmustbeobserved. 
Forpreparationoftheitembeingshipped,consult-
ing an expert for hazardous material is required. 
Pleasealsoobservepossiblymoredetailed
national regulations. 
Tapeormaskoopencontactsandpackupthe
batteryinsuchamannerthatitcannotmove
around in the packaging.
11. When disposing the battery cartridge, remove 
it from the tool and dispose of it in a safe 
place. Follow your local regulations relating to 
disposal of battery.
12. Use the batteries only with the products 
specied by Makita.Installingthebatteriesto
non-compliantproductsmayresultinare,exces-
sive heat, explosion, or leak of electrolyte.
13. If the tool is not used for a long period of time, 
the battery must be removed from the tool.
14. During and after use, the battery cartridge may 
take on heat which can cause burns or low 
temperature burns. Pay attention to the han-
dling of hot battery cartridges.
15.
 Do not touch the terminal of the tool immediately 
after use as it may get hot enough to cause burns.
16. Do not allow chips, dust, or soil stuck into the 
terminals, holes, and grooves of the battery 
cartridge.Itmaycauseheating,catchingre,
burstandmalfunctionofthetoolorbatterycar-
tridge,resultinginburnsorpersonalinjury.
17. Unless the tool supports the use near 
high-voltage electrical power lines, do not use 
the battery cartridge near a high-voltage elec-
trical power lines. It may result in a malfunction 
orbreakdownofthetoolorbatterycartridge.
18. Keep the battery away from children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.