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Shear MODEL JS1600 004665 DOUBLE INSULATION I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Responsible manufacturer: Power supply Makita Corporation Anjo Aichi Japan The tool should be connected only to a power supply of the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and can only be operated on single-phase AC supply. They...
GENERAL SAFETY RULES GEA001-3 WARNING: Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery- operated (cordless) power tool.
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19. Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil- the manner intended for the particular type of dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with power tool, taking into account the working con- the power tool or these instructions to operate ditions and the work to be performed.
FUNCTIONAL CAUTION: DESCRIPTION • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Switch action CAUTION: • Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch lever (paddle switch) actuates properly and returns to the “OFF’’...
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Permissible shearing thickness 004674 The groove on the yoke serves as a thickness gauge for shearing mild or stainless steel plate. If the material fits within the groove, it is shearable. The thickness of materials to be sheared depends upon the type (strength) of the material.
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Some tools have one or more thin washers between the upper blade and the 004680 blade holder. Be sure to use the same number of thin washers when reassem- bling. NOTE: • No thin washers are used for the lower blade. 1.
When installing the lower blade onto the yoke, the lower blade should be 004686 pressed against the yoke so as to be contacting the bevelled portions A and B of the yoke and the tip C of the lower blade positioning screw while you tighten the lower blade securing bolt.
CAUTION: • These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose.
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