Makita JV143D Instruction Manual

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9 ENGLISHBevel cutting► Fig.9CAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andthe battery cartridge is removed before tiltingthe base.• Raise the dust cover all the way before makingbevel cuts.► Fig.10: 1. Hex wrench 2. Bolt 3. BaseWith the base tilted, you can make bevel cuts at anyangle between 0° and 45° (left or right).Loosen the bolt on the back of the base with the hexwrench. Move the base so that the bolt is positioned inthe center of the cross-shaped slot in the base.► Fig.11: 1. Edge 2. GraduationTilt the base until the desired bevel angle is obtained.The edge of the motor housing indicates the bevelangle by graduations. Then tighten the bolt to securethe base.Front flush cuts► Fig.12: 1. Bolt 2. Hex wrench 3. BaseLoosen the bolt on the back of the base with the hexwrench and slide the base all the way back. Thentighten the bolt to secure the base.CutoutsCutouts can be made with either of two methods A or B.A) Boring a starting hole► Fig.13: 1. Starting holeFor internal cutouts without a lead-in cut from anedge, pre-drill a starting hole 12 mm or more indiameter. Insert the blade into this hole to startyour cut.B) Plunge cutting► Fig.14You need not bore a starting hole or make alead-in cut if you carefully do as follows.(1) Tilt the tool up on the front edge of the basewith the blade point positioned just above theworkpiece surface.(2) Apply pressure to the tool so that the frontedge of the base will not move when youswitch on the tool and gently lower the backend of the tool slowly.(3) As the blade pierces the workpiece, slowlylower the base of the tool down onto theworkpiece surface.(4) Complete the cut in the normal manner.Finishing edges► Fig.15To 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.Dust extraction► Fig.16: 1. Dust cover 2. HoseClean cutting operations can be performed by connect-ing this tool to a Makita vacuum cleaner. Insert the hoseof the vacuum cleaner into the hole at the rear of thetool. Lower the dust cover before operation.NOTE:• Dust extraction cannot be performed whenmaking bevel cuts.Rip fence (optional accessory)CAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andthe battery cartridge is removed before installingor removing accessories.1. Straight cuts► Fig.17: 1. Rip fence (Guide rule)When repeatedly cutting widths of 160 mm or less,use of the rip fence will assure fast, clean, straightcuts.► Fig.18: 1. Bolt 2. Fence guide 3. Hex wrench 4. Ripfence (Guide rule)To install, insert the rip fence into the rectangularhole on the side of the base with the fence guidefacing down. Slide the rip fence to the desiredcutting width position, then tighten the bolt tosecure it.2. Circular cutsWhen cutting circles or arcs of 170 mm or less inradius, install the rip fence as follows.► Fig.19: 1. Fence guide 2. Rip fence 3. Threadedknob 4. PinInsert the rip fence into the rectangular hole on theside of the base with the fence guide facing up.Insert the circular guide pin through either of thetwo holes on the fence guide. Screw the threadedknob onto the pin to secure the pin.► Fig.20: 1. Rip fenceNow slide the rip fence to the desired cuttingradius, and tighten the bolt to secure it in place.Then move the base all the way forward.NOTE:• Always use blades No. B-17, B-18, B-26 or B-27when cutting circles or arcs.

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