Metal Cutting - Makita DJV141 Instruction Manual

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
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battery cartridge is removed before installing or
removing accessories.
1. Straight cuts
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When repeatedly cutting widths of 160 mm or less, use
of the rip fence will assure fast, clean, straight cuts.
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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. Rip fence
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1. Hex wrench
2. Bolt
3. Fence guide
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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
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when cutting circles or arcs.
Guide rail adapter set (optional accessory)
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When cutting parallel and uniform width or cutting
straight, the use of the guide rail and the guide rail
adapter will assure the production of fast and clean cuts.
To install the guide rail adapter, insert the rule bar into
the square hole of the base as far as it goes. Secure the
bolt with the hex wrench securely.
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Install the guide rail adapter on the rail of the guide rail.
Insert the rule bar into the square hole of the guide rail
adapter. Put the base to the side of the guide rail, and
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1. Fence guide
2. Threaded knob
3. Circular guide pin
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1. Bolt
2. Ruler bar
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