Makita STRAIGHT SHEAR JS1660 Instruction Manual page 4

Adjusting blade clearance
Adjust the clearance between the side
blades and the center blade according t o
the thickness of the workpiece.
First use a screwdriver t o loosen the screw.
Workpiece thickness
(mm)
Less than 0.8 ( 1 /32")
0.8
-
1.3 (1/32"
-
3/64")
More than 1.3 (3/64")
Then use the hex wrench t o adjust the
clearance by tightening or loosening the
bolt. There may be
a
slight difference be-
tween clearances
@
and
@
.
Check the smaller clearance with the thick-
ness gauge and adjust it.
Marking on
thickness gauge
0.5
1
.o
1.5
When using the thickness gauge to adjust
the blade clearance, refer t o the table on
the right.
After adjusting the clearance, tighten the screw securely.
Lubrication
Before operation, lubricate the contact
point of the center blade and the pin. To
keep good cutting performance, also use a
cutting lubricant from time t o time during
operation.
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