Makita JS1000 Instruction Manual

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423.10.09000230Tomoyasu KatoDirectorMakita Corporation3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,Anjo, Aichi, JAPANGEA010-1General Power Tool SafetyWarningsWARNING Read all safety warnings and allinstructions. Failure to follow the warnings andinstructions may result in electric shock, fire and/orserious injury.Save all warnings and instructions forfuture reference. GEB027-2SHEAR SAFETY WARNINGS1. 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 youput on thickly bottomed shoes to preventinjury.5. Do not put the tool on the chips of theworkpiece. Otherwise it can cause damageand trouble on the tool.6. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the toolonly when hand-held.7. Always be sure you have a firm footing.Be sure no one is below when using the tool inhigh locations.8. Do not touch the blade or the workpieceimmediately after operation; they may beextremely hot and could burn your skin.9. Avoid cutting electrical wires. It can causeserious accident by electric shock.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.WARNING:DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherenceto safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE orfailure to follow the safety rules stated in thisinstruction manual may cause serious personalinjury.FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONCAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before adjusting or checking function onthe tool.Switch actionCAUTION:• Before plugging in the tool, always check to seethat the switch lever actuates properly and returnsto the "OFF" position when the rear of the switchlever is depressed.• Switch can be locked in "ON" position for ease ofoperator comfort during extended use. Applycaution when locking tool in "ON" position andmaintain firm grasp on tool.Fig.1To start the tool, slide the switch lever toward the "I (ON)"position. For continuous operation, press the front of theswitch lever to lock it.To stop the tool, press the rear of the switch lever, thenslide it toward the "O (OFF)" position.ASSEMBLYCAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.For JS1601 OnlyAdjusting the blade clearanceAdjust the clearance between the side blade and thecenter blade according to the thickness of the workpiece.Fig.2First use a hex wrench to loosen the screw.Fig.3Then use the hex wrench to adjust the clearance bytightening or loosening the bolt. There may be a slightdifference between clearances of both sides of the centerblade.Check the smaller clearance with the thickness gaugeand adjust it.When using the thickness gauge to adjust the bladeclearance, refer to the table.Workpiece thickness (mm) Marking on thickness gaugeLess than 0.8 0.50.8 - 1.3 1.0More than 1.3 1.5006428After adjusting the clearance, tighten the screw securely.Storing hex wrenchFig.4Store the hex wrench as shown in the figure when not inuse.