Operation - Makita JV001G Instruction Manual

Hex wrench storage
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
► Fig.10: 1. Base 2. Hex wrench
Cover plate
Use the cover plate when cutting decorative veneers,
plastics, etc. It protects sensitive or delicate surfaces
from damage. Fit it on the bottom of the tool base.
► Fig.11: 1. Cover plate 2. Base
Anti-splintering device
CAUTION:
The anti-splintering device cannot
be used when making bevel cuts.
For splinter-free cuts, the anti-splintering device can
be used. To install the anti-splintering device, move the
tool base all the way forward and fit it from the bottom
of tool base.
When you use the cover plate, install the anti-splintering
device onto the cover plate.
► Fig.12: 1. Base 2. Anti-splintering device
Dust extraction
Optional accessory
The dust nozzle is recommended to perform clean
cutting operations.
To attach the dust nozzle on the tool, insert the hook of
dust nozzle into the hole in the base.
► Fig.13: 1. Dust nozzle 2. Base
To secure the dust nozzle, tighten the clamp screw at
the front of the dust nozzle. The dust nozzle can be
installed on either left or right side of the base.
► Fig.14: 1. Clamp screw
Then connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to the dust
nozzle.
► Fig.15: 1. Dust nozzle 2. Hose for vacuum cleaner

OPERATION

CAUTION:
Always hold the base flush with
the workpiece. Failure to do so may cause jig saw
blade breakage, resulting in a serious injury.
CAUTION:
Advance the tool very slowly when
cutting curves or scrolling. Forcing the tool may
cause a slanted cutting surface and jig saw blade
breakage.
Turn the tool on without the jig saw blade making any
contact and wait until the jig saw blade attains full
speed. Then rest the base flat on the workpiece and
gently move the tool forward along the previously
marked cutting line.
► Fig.16: 1. Cutting line 2. Base
Bevel cutting
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before tilting the base.
With the base tilted, you can make bevel cuts at any
angle between 0° and 45° (left or right).
► Fig.17
To tilt the base, loosen the bolt on the bottom of the base
with the hex wrench. Move the base so that the bolt is
positioned in the center of the bevel slot in the base.
► Fig.18: 1. Hex wrench 2. Bolt 3. Base
Tilt the base until the desired bevel angle is obtained. The
V-notch of the gear housing indicates the bevel angle by
graduations. Then tighten the bolt firmly to secure the base.
► Fig.19: 1. Bevel slot 2. Base 3. Bolt 4. Graduations
5. V-notch 6. Gear housing
Front flush cuts
Loosen the bolt on the bottom of the base with the
hex wrench and slide the base all the way back. Then
tighten the bolt to secure the base.
► Fig.20: 1. Hex wrench 2. Bolt 3. Base
Cutouts
Cutouts can be made with either of two methods:
"Boring a starting hole" or "Plunge cutting".
Boring a starting hole
For internal cutouts without a lead-in cut from an edge,
pre-drill a starting hole 12 mm or more in diameter.
Insert the jig saw blade into this hole to start your cut.
► Fig.21
Plunge cutting
You need not bore a starting hole or make a lead-in cut
if you carefully do as follows.
► Fig.22
1.
Tilt the tool up on the front edge of the base with the jig
saw blade point positioned just above the workpiece surface.
2. Apply pressure to the tool so that the front edge of
the base will not move when you switch on the tool and
gently lower the back end of the tool slowly.
3. As the jig saw blade pierces the workpiece, slowly
lower the base of the tool down onto the workpiece surface.
4.
Complete the cut in the normal manner.
Finishing edges
To trim edges or make dimensional adjustments, run the
jig saw blade lightly along the cut edges.
► Fig.23
Metal cutting
Always use a suitable coolant (cutting oil) when cutting metal.
Failure to do so will cause significant jig saw blade wear. The under-
side of the workpiece can be greased instead of using a coolant.
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