Makita JS1000 Instruction Manual page 5

8. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry,
clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery
handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for
safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
When using the tool, do not wear cloth work
9.
gloves which may be entangled. The entangle-
ment of cloth work gloves in the moving parts may
result in personal injury.
Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
1.
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
2. Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.
SHEAR 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 blade or the workpiece imme-
diately 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.
10. Do not operate the tool at no-load
unnecessarily.
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.
Switch action
CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, 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 operator comfort during extended use. Apply
caution when locking tool in "ON" position and
maintain firm grasp on tool.
► Fig.1: 1. Switch lever
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.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Adjusting the blade clearance
For JS1601 Only
Adjust the clearance between the side blade and
the center blade according to the thickness of the
workpiece.
► Fig.2: 1. Hex wrench 2. Screw
First use a hex wrench to loosen the screw.
► Fig.3: 1. Thickness gauge 2. Center blade 3. Side
blade 4. Hex socket head bolt 5. Hex wrench
Then use the hex wrench to adjust the clearance by
tightening or loosening the bolt. There may be a slight
difference between clearances 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.
Workpiece thickness (mm)
Less than 0.8
0.8 - 1.3
More than 1.3
After adjusting the clearance, tighten the screw
securely.
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Marking on thickness gauge
0.5
1.0
1.5