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1.
Tilt the tool up on the front edge of the base with
the jig saw blade point positioned just above the work-
piece surface.
2.
Apply pressure to the tool so that the front edge of
the base will not move when you switch on the tool and
gently lower the back end of the tool slowly.
3.
As the jig saw blade pierces the workpiece, slowly
lower the base of the tool down onto the workpiece
surface.
4.
Complete the cut in the normal manner.
Finishing edges
Fig.16
To trim edges or make dimensional adjustments, run the
jig saw blade lightly along the cut edges.
Metal cutting
Always use a suitable coolant (cutting oil) when cutting
metal. Failure to do so will cause significant jig saw
blade wear. The underside of the workpiece can be
greased instead of using a coolant.
Dust extraction
2
Fig.17
► 1 . Hose (optional accessory) 2. Dust cover
Clean cutting operations can be performed by connect-
ing this tool to a Makita vacuum cleaner.
Insert the hose of the vacuum cleaner into the hole at
the rear of the tool.
Lower the dust cover before operation.
NOTE: Dust extraction cannot be performed when
making bevel cuts.
Rip fence
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before installing or removing accessories.
Straight cuts
When repeatedly cutting widths of 160 mm or less, use
of the rip fence will assure fast, clean, straight cuts.
Fig.18
► 1 . Rip fence (Guide rule)
To install, insert the rip fence into the rectangular hole
on the side of the base with the fence guide facing
down. Slide the rip fence to the desired cutting width
position, then tighten the bolt to secure it.
1
2
Fig.19
► 1 . Hex wrench 2. Bolt 3. Fence guide 4. Rip fence
1
(Guide rule)
9 ENGLISH
Always be sure that the tool is
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