Operation; Maintenance; Optional Accessories; Replacing Carbon Brushes - Makita BJN160 Instruction Manual

OPERATION

Pre-lubrication
Coat the cutting line with machine oil to increase the
punch and die service life. This is particularly important
when cutting aluminum.
Cutting method
Fig.11
Hold the tool so that the cutting head is at a right angle
(90°) to the workpiece being cut. Move the tool gently in
the cutting direction.
Cutouts
Fig.12
Cutouts can be done by first opening a round hole over
21 mm in diameter which the cutting head can be
inserted into.
Cutting the corrugated or trapezoidal sheet
metals
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3
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1. From the top view
2. Cutting at an angle to grooves
3. Cutting perpendicular to grooves
4. From the side view
5. Corrugated or trapezoidal sheet metal
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Set the die position so that the die faces the cutting
direction either when
perpendicular go grooves in corrugated or trapezoidal
sheet metals.
Fig.13
Always hold the tool body parallel to the grooves with
the cutting head at a right angle (90°) to the cutting
surface as shown in the figure.
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cutting at an angle

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or
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the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.

Replacing carbon brushes

Fig.14
Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep
the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders.
Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same
time. Use only identical carbon brushes.
Insert the top end of slotted bit screwdriver into the
notch in the tool and remove the holder cap cover by
lifting it up.
Fig.15
Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps.
Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones
and secure the brush holder caps.
Fig.16
Reinstall the holder cap cover on the tool.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be
performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers,
always using Makita replacement parts.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

CAUTION:
These accessories
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recommended 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
attachment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
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Die
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Punch
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Hex wrench
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Wrench 32
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Makita genuine battery and charger
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NOTE:
Some items in the list may be included in the tool
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package as standard accessories. They may differ
from country to country.
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or attachments
persons. Only use
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accessory or