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Makita JS1660 manual

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  • Page 1

    MODEL JS1660 Strokes per Mild steel Hard steel Stainless Aluminum minute Max. cutting capacities INSTRUCTION MANUAL Overall Net length weight DOUBLE INSULATION SPECIFICATIONS Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.[...]

  • Page 2

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (For All Tools) WARNING: WHEN USING ELECTRIC TOOLS, BASIC SAFE- REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND PER- TY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO SONAL INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries. 2. CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONM[...]

  • Page 3

    14. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on. 15. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don't carry plugged-in tool with finger on switch. Be sure switch is OFF when plugging in. 16. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only ext[...]

  • Page 4

    Adjusting blade clearance Adjust the clearance between the side blades and the center blade according to the thickness of the workpiece. First use a screwdriver to loosen the screw. Workpiece thickness (mm) Less than 0.8 (1 /32") 0.8 - 1.3 (1/32" - 3/64") More than 1.3 (3/64") Then use the hex wrench to adjust the clearance by t[...]

  • Page 5

    Switch action To start the tool, move the slide switch forward, and the slide switch will lock in the "ON" position. To stop, lightly depress the rear of the slide switch, and it will re- turn to the "OFF" position. CAUTION : Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the slide switch actuates pro- perly and returns t[...]

  • Page 6

    MAINTENANCE CAUTION : Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. Workpiece Thickness Replacing carbon brushes Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders. Both * carb[...]

  • Page 7

    ACCESSOR I ES 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. The accessories or attachments should be used only in the proper and intended manner. 0 Hex wrench 3 Part No. 783201-2 0 Wrench ho[...]

  • Page 8

    May-08-'87 EN STRAIGHT SHEAR Model JS1660 Note: The switch, noise suppressor and other part configurations may differ from country to country. 8[...]

  • Page 9

    MODEL JS1660 'EM ,& DESCRIPTION 15 16 17 18 19 July-17-'89 US ';iM ,,& DESCRIPTION 1 1 1 1 1 MACHINE ~ 24 25 26 27 28 29 st 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 14 1 1 20 1 1 21 1 Pan Head Screw M4x35 (With Washer) Block Hex. Lock Nut M4-7 Set Screw M5x12 PI" 7 Stop Ring E-6 Rubber Pm 4 Ball Bearing 627LLB Flat Washer 7 Rod Bail Bearing 60wLLB[...]

  • Page 10

    MAKmA LIMED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Warranty Policy Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is wananted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, retum the COMPLETE tool, freight pre[...]