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MODEL JN1601 INSTRUCTION MANUAL DOUBLE INSULATION SPEC I FI CAT1 Max. cutting capacities Min. cutting radius Strokes Overall Mild steel Stainless Aluminum Outslde edge Inside edge per minute length weight 1.6 kg ( l i l 6 " ) 13/64") (3132") 12") (1-25132")
GENERAL SAFETY RULES (For All Tools) WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. WORK AREA Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.
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11. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is o f f before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents. 12. Remove adjusting keys or switches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached t o a rotating part of the tool may result personal injury.
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Specific Safety Rules 1 . Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool. Always lead the power supply cord away from the tool towards the rear. Do not touch the blade or the workpiece immediately after operation; they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin.
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ASSEMBLY Removing installing the punch and die CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before removing or installing the punch and die. Always replace the punch and die as a set. To remove the punch and die, loosen the lock nut with the wrench.
OPERATION Changing the die position CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool switched off and unplugged before changing the die posi- tion. The die position can be changed 360". To change it, proceed as follows. Loosen the lock nut with the wrench provided.
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Thickness gauge The grooves the die holder serve thickness gauge for allowable cutting thick- Gauge cutting ness. stainless: 1.2 mm Cutting line Gauge cutting mild steel: The notch in the die holder indicates your cutting line. Its width is equal to the cutting Notch width.
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Cutting the corrugated trapezoidal sheet metals Set the die position so that the die faces the cutting direction either when cutting a t an hold angle or perpendicular to grooves in corrugated or trapezoidal sheet metals. Always the tool body parallel to the grooves with the cuttina head at a right angle (90")
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,-Brush holder cap Screwdriver maintain product SAFETY AND RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjust- ment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
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ACCESSORIES CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use any other accessories or attachments might present risk of injury to persons. The accessories or attachments should be used only in the proper and intended manner.
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Nav.--29-'94 NIBBLER Model JN1601 Note: The switch, noise suppressor and other part configurations may differ from country to country.
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MAKITA LIMED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Warranty Policy Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase.