Functional Description - Makita PJ7000 Instruction Manual

18. Always be sure that the tool is switched off
andunplugged before making any adjustments or
replacing the blade.
19. Some material contains chemicals which may
betoxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation
and skin contact. Follow material supplier safety
data.
20. Do not use blunt or damaged blades.
21. Do not use the tool with damaged guards.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated
adherence to safety rules for the subject product.
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated
in this instruction manual may cause serious

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Adjusting the depth of groove (Fig. 1)
6 grooving depths can be preset according to the size of biscuit to be used.
Refer to the table below for the correspondence between the sizes marked on the stopper and the biscuit size. Fine
adjustments to the grooving depth can be made by turning the adjusting screw after loosening the hex nut. This may
become necessary after the blade has been resharpened a few times.
Size on stopper
Biscuit size
Depth of groove
personal injury.
* With the rubber spikes removed.
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Angle guide (Fig. 2 & 3)
The angle guide height can be moved up and down
to adjust the position of the blade in relation to the top
of the workpiece.
To adjust the angle guide height, loosen the lock
lever down and rotate the knob until the pointer
points to the desired scale graduation marked on the
angle guide.
Then tighten the lock lever up to secure the angle
guide. The scale on the angle guide indicates the
distance from the top of the workpiece to the center
of the blade thickness.
The angle guide is removable from the fence
according to the need of your work. To remove the
angle guide, loosen the lock lever and turn the knob
clockwise until it comes out of the upper end of the
fence.
use) replace strict
0 10
0 10
8 mm 10 mm
Fence (Fig. 4 & 5)
NOTE:
• Remove the angle guide according to the need of
your work when using the tool with the angle of the
fence adjusted to other than 0°. When you need to
use the angle guide under the above condition, be
sure to adjust the depth of groove to get a proper
depth.
The angle of the fence can be adjusted between 0°
and 90° (positive stops at 0°, 45° and 90°). To adjust
the angle, loosen the lock lever and tilt the fence until
the pointer points to the desired graduation on the
angle scale. Then tighten the lock lever to secure the
fence. When the fence is set at 90°, both the distance
from the center of the blade thickness to the fence
and the distance from the center of the blade
thickness to the bottom of the blade cover are 10
20 S
20 —
12.3 mm 13 mm
mm.
Set plate (Fig. 6 & 7)
Use the set plate as shown in Fig. 6 & 7 when cutting
slots in thin workpieces.
Switch action (Fig. 8)
CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
thatthe slide switch actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when the rear of the slide switch
is depressed.
• Switch can be locked in "ON" position for ease of
operatorcomfort during extended use. Apply caution
when locking tool in "ON" position and maintain firm
grasp on tool.
To start the tool, slide the slide switch toward the "I (ON)"
position. For continuous operation, press the front of the
slide switch to lock it.
To stop the tool, press the rear of the slide switch, then
slide it toward the "O (OFF)" position.
D MAX
— —
14.7 mm *
20 mm