Dust Cover; Bevel Cutting; Operation - Makita JV143D Instruction Manual

Dust cover

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► 1 . Dust cover
CAUTION:
• Always wear safety goggles even when operat-
ing the tool with the dust cover lowered.
Lower the dust cover to prevent chips from flying.
However, when making bevel cuts, raise it all the way.

OPERATION

CAUTION:
• Always hold the base flush with the workpiece.
Failure to do so may cause blade breakage,
resulting in a serious injury.
• Advance the tool very slowly when cutting
curves or scrolling. Forcing the tool may cause a
slanted cutting surface and blade breakage.
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► 1 . Cutting line 2. Base
Turn the tool on without the blade making any contact
and wait until the blade attains full speed. Then rest
the base flat on the workpiece and gently move the tool
forward along the previously marked cutting line.

Bevel cutting

CAUTION:
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► 1 . Hex wrench 2. Bolt 3. Base
With the base tilted, you can make bevel cuts at any
angle between 0° and 45° (left or right).
Loosen the bolt on the back of the base with the hex
wrench. Move the base so that the bolt is positioned in
the center of the cross-shaped slot in the base.
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► 1 . Edge 2. Graduation
Tilt the base until the desired bevel angle is obtained.
The edge of the motor housing indicates the bevel
angle by graduations. Then tighten the bolt to secure
the base.
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Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
the battery cartridge is removed before tilting
the base.
Raise the dust cover all the way before making
bevel cuts.
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