2SPECIFICATIONS• Due to our continuing programme of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to changewithout notice.• Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.SYMBOLS END201-2The following show the symbols used for the equipment.Be sure that you understand their meaning before use....................Read instruction manual....................DOUBLE INSULATION..................Only for EU countriesDo not dispose of electric equipmenttogether with household wastematerial!In observance of European Directive2002/96/EC on waste electric andelectronic equipment and itsimplementation in accordance withnational law, electric equipment thathave reached the end of their lifemust be collected separately andreturned to an environmentallycompatible recycling facility.Intended useThe tool is intended for cutting sheet steel and stainlesssheet steel.Power supplyThe tool should be connected only to a power supply ofthe same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, andcan only be operated on single-phase AC supply. Theyare double-insulated in accordance with EuropeanStandard and can, therefore, also be used from socketswithout earth wire.For European countries onlyNoise and VibrationThe typical A-weighted sound pressure level is 81 dB (A).Uncertainty is 3 dB(A).The noise level under working may exceed 85 dB (A).– Wear ear protection. –The typical weighted root mean square accelerationvalue is not more than 2.5 m/s2.These values have been obtained according toEN60745.EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYWe declare under our sole responsibility that this productis in compliance with the following standards of stand-ardized documents, EN60745, EN55014, EN61000 inaccordance with Council Directives, 89/336/EEC, 98/37/EC.Yasuhiko Kanzaki CE 2005DirectorMAKITA INTERNATIONAL EUROPE LTD.Michigan Drive, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK158JD, ENGLANDResponsible manufacturer:Makita Corporation Anjo Aichi JapanModel JS1600Max. cutting capacitiesSteel up to 400 N/mm 2 1.6 mm (16 ga.)Steel up to 600 N/mm 2 1.2 mm (18 ga.)Steel up to 800 N/mm 2 0.8 mm (22 ga.)Aluminum up to 200 N/mm 2 2.5 mm (13 ga.)Min. cutting radius 30 mmStrokes per minute (min -1 ) 4,000Overall length 230 mmNet weight 1.7 kgSafety class /II