Metal Cutting - Makita DJV181 Instruction Manual

Finishing edges
To trim edges or make dimensional adjustments, run the
blade lightly along the cut edges.

Metal cutting

Always use a suitable coolant (cutting oil) when cutting
metal. Failure to do so will cause significant blade wear.
The underside of the workpiece can be greased instead
of using a coolant.
Rip fence set (optional accessory)
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
the battery cartridge is removed before installing
or removing accessories.
1. Straight cuts
► 1. Rip fence
When repeatedly cutting widths of 160 mm or less, use
of the rip fence will assure fast, clean, straight cuts.
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► 1. Hex wrench 2. Bolt 3. Fence guide
To install, insert the rip fence into the rectangular hole on the side of
the tool base with the fence guide facing down. Slide the rip fence to
the desired cutting width position, then tighten the bolt to secure it.
2. Circular cuts
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► 1. Fence guide 2. Threaded knob 3. Circular guide pin
When cutting circles or arcs of 170 mm or less in
radius, install the rip fence as follows.
1. Insert the rip fence into the rectangular hole on the side of
the base with the fence guide facing up. Insert the circular
guide pin through either of the two holes on the fence guide.
Screw the threaded knob onto the pin to secure the pin.
2. Now slide the rip fence to the desired cutting
radius, 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-27
when cutting circles or arcs.
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