Makita JS1602 User Manual

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unpluggedbeforeadjustingorcheckingfunction
on the tool.
Switch action
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►1. Slide switch
CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to
see that the slide switch actuates properly and
returns to the "OFF" position when the rear of
the slide switch is depressed.
• Switch can be locked in "ON" position for ease
of operator comfort during extended use. Apply
caution when locking tool in "ON" position and
maintainrmgraspontool.
To start the tool, slide the slide switch toward the "I
(ON)" position. For continuous operation, press the
front of the slide switch to lock it.
To stop the tool, press the rear of the slide switch, then
slide it toward the "O (OFF)" position.
Permissible shearing thickness
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2
►1. Gauge for stainless: 1.2 mm (3/64") 2. Gauge for
mild steel: 1.6 mm (1/16")
The groove on the yoke serves as a thickness gauge for
shearingmildorstainlesssteelplate.Ifthematerialts
within the groove, it is shearable.
The thickness of materials to be sheared depends upon
the type (strength) of the material. The maximum shear-
ing thickness is indicated in the table below in terms of
various materials. Attempting to shear materials thicker
than indicated will result in tool breakdown and/or possi-
bleinjury.Keepwithinthethicknessshowninthetable.
Material
Max. cutting thickness
(mm)
Tensile Strength
(N/mm
2
)
Mild steel (A) 400 1.6 (16 ga)
Hard steel (B) 600 1.2 (18 ga)
Stainless steel 800 0.8 (22 ga)
Aluminum plate 200 2.5 (13 ga)
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Blade inspection
Before using the tool, check the blades for wear. Dull,
worn blades will result in poor shearing action, and the
service life of the tool will be shortened.
Rotating or replacing blades
Both the upper and lower blades have four cutting
edges on each side (the front and back). When the
cutting edge becomes dull, rotate both the upper and
the lower blades 90° to expose new cutting edges.
When all eight edges are dull on both the upper and
lower blades, replace both blades with new ones. Each
time blades are rotated or replaced, proceed as follows.
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2
3
4
5
►1. Hex wrench 2. Loosen 3. Upper blade securing
bolt 4. Lower blade 5. Upper blade

Makita JS1602 Specifications

General

Input power	380 W
Power source	AC
Minimum cutting radius	30 mm
Cutting capacity in steel (400 N/mm²)	1.6 mm
Cutting capacity in steel (600 N/mm²)	1.2 mm
Cutting capacity in steel (800 N/mm²)	0.8 mm
Cutting capacity in aluminum (250 N/mm²)	2.5 mm
Idle stroke rate (max)	4000 spm
Product color	Black, Blue

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	255 mm
Width	74 mm
Height	146 mm
Weight	1600 g