SPECIFICATIONS Model DJS161 DJS101 Max. cutting capacities Steel up to 400 N/mm 1.6 mm (16 ga) 1.0 mm (20 ga) Steel up to 600 N/mm 1.2 mm (18 ga) 0.7 mm (23 ga) Aluminum up to 200 N/mm 2.5 mm (13 ga) 2.5 mm (12 ga)
Power tools can produce electromagnetic fields WARNING: The vibration emission during actual (EMF) that are not harmful to the user. However, use of the power tool can differ from the declared val- users of pacemakers and other similar medical ue(s) depending on the ways in which the tool is used devices should contact the maker of their device and/ especially what kind of workpiece is processed.
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Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam- Power tool use and care aged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries Do not force the power tool. Use the correct may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in power tool for your application. The correct fire, explosion or risk of injury.
If you can see the red indicator on the causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will upper side of the button, it is not locked completely. also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and charger. 5 ENGLISH...
Indicating the remaining battery capacity CAUTION: • Always install the battery cartridge fully until the Only for battery cartridges with the indicator red indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may acci- dentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to you or someone around you.
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Adjusting the blade clearance caution when locking tool in "ON" position and maintain firm grasp on tool. For Model DJS161 To start the tool, slide the switch lever toward the "I Adjust the clearance between the side blade and (ON)" position. For continuous operation, press the the center blade according to the thickness of the front of the switch lever to lock it.
Turn the tool on and set front ends of the side blades on Storing hex wrench the workpiece. Now simply move the tool forward, keep- ing the side blades flush with the workpiece surface. ► 1. Hex wrench CAUTION: Store the hex wrench as shown in the figure when not in use.
CAUTION: • These accessories or attachments are recom- mended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose.