Makita BJV140 Instruction Manual

Also see for BJV140: Instruction manual Instruction manual Instruction manual Instruction manual Technical information

Contents

Makita BJV140 Instruction Manual Manual pdf 8 page image

8Loosen the bolt on the back of the base with the hexwrench. Move the base so that the bolt is positioned inthe center of the bevel slot in the base.1 2 3007489Tilt the base until the desired bevel angle is obtained.The V-notch of the gear housing indicates the bevelangle by graduations. Then tighten the bolt firmly tosecure the base.123456007490Front flush cuts1 2 3007491Loosen the bolt on the back of the base with the hexwrench and slide the base all the way back. Then tightenthe bolt to secure the base.CutoutsCutouts can be made with either of two methods A or B.A) Boring a starting hole:1007492• For internal cutouts without a lead-in cut from anedge, pre-drill a starting hole 12 mm (1/2") or morein diameter. Insert the blade into this hole to startyour cut.B) Plunge cutting:007493• You need not bore a starting hole or make a lead-incut if you carefully do as follows.1. Tilt the tool up on the front edge of the base withthe blade point positioned just above theworkpiece surface.2. Apply pressure to the tool so that the front edge ofthe base will not move when you switch on thetool and gently lower the back end of the toolslowly.3. As the blade pierces the workpiece, slowly lowerthe base of the tool down onto the workpiecesurface.4. Complete the cut in the normal manner.Finishing edges007494To trim edges or make dimensional adjustments, run theblade lightly along the cut edges.Metal cuttingAlways use a suitable coolant (cutting oil) when cuttingmetal. Failure to do so will cause significant blade wear.The underside of the workpiece can be greased insteadof using a coolant.1. Starting hole1. Base2. Bolt3. Hex wrench1. Bevel slot2. Base3. Bolt4. Graduations5. V-notch6. Gear housing1. Base2. Bolt3. Hex wrench