Functional Description - Makita JN1601 Instruction Manual

General power tool safety warnings
WARNING:
Read all safety warnings, instruc-
tions, illustrations and specifications provided
with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
NIBBLER SAFETY WARNINGS
1. Hold the tool firmly.
2. Secure the workpiece firmly.
3. Keep hands away from moving parts.
4. Edges and chips of the workpiece are sharp.
Wear gloves. It is also recommended that
you put on thickly bottomed shoes to prevent
injury.
5. Do not put the tool on the chips of the work-
piece. Otherwise it can cause damage and
trouble on the tool.
6. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
7. Always be sure you have a firm footing.
Be sure no one is below when using the tool in
high locations.
8. Do not touch the punch, die or the workpiece
immediately after operation; they may be
extremely hot and could burn your skin.
9. Avoid cutting electrical wires. It can cause
serious accident by electric shock.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or famil-
iarity 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.
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function
on the tool.
Changing the die position
► Fig.1: 1. Die 2. Die holder 3. Lock nut 4. Wrench
The die position can be changed 360°. To change it,
proceed as follows.
1. Loosen the lock nut with the wrench provided.
2. Pull the die holder slightly and turn it to the desired
position for operation.
3. Tighten the lock nut to secure the die holder in the
desired position.
There are four positive stops at 90° each: 0°, 90° left
and right and 180°. To position the die to any of these
positive stops:
1. Loosen the lock nut with the wrench provided.
2. Pull the die holder slightly and depress lightly
while turning it to the desired position. The die
holder will lock into one of the positive stop posi-
tions as desired.
3. Turn the die holder slightly to make sure that it is
positively locked into position.
4. Tighten the lock nut to secure the die holder.
Permissible cutting thickness
► Fig.2: 1. Gauge for cutting stainless: 1.2 mm (3/64")
2. Gauge for cutting mild steel: 1.6 mm
(1/16") 3. Notch
The thickness of material to be cut depends upon the
tensile strength of the material itself. The groove on
the die holder acts as a thickness gauge for allowable
cutting thickness. Do not attempt to cut any material
which will not fit into this groove.
Cutting line
The notch in the die holder indicates your cutting line.
Its width is equal to the cutting width. Align the notch to
the cutting line on the workpiece when cutting.
Switch action
► Fig.3: 1. Switch lever
CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
that the switch actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when the rear of the switch
lever is depressed.
To switch on, depress the rear of the switch lever and
push it forward. Then depress the front of the switch
lever to lock it.
To switch off, depress the rear of the switch lever.
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