Functional Description; General Power Tool Safety Warnings - Makita JS1600 Bedienungsanleitung

For European countries only
EC Declaration of Conformity
We Makita Corporation
manufacturer declare that the following Makita
machine(s):
Designation of Machine:
Shear
Model No./ Type: JS1600
are of series production and
Conforms to the following European Directives:
2006/42/EC
And are manufactured in accordance with the following
standards or standardised documents:
EN60745
The technical documentation is kept by our authorised
representative in Europe who is:
Makita International Europe Ltd,
Michigan, Drive, Tongwell,
Milton Keynes, MK15 8JD, England
30th January 2009
000230
Tomoyasu Kato
Makita Corporation
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,
Anjo, Aichi, JAPAN
General Power Tool Safety
Warnings
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for
future reference.
SHEAR SAFETY WARNINGS
1. Hold the tool firmly.
2. Secure the workpiece firmly.
3. Keep hands away from moving parts.
4. Edges and chips of the workpiece are sharp.
Wear gloves. It is also recommended that you
put on thickly bottomed shoes to prevent
injury.
5. Do not put the tool on the chips of the
workpiece. Otherwise it can cause damage
and trouble on the tool.
6. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
as the responsible
Director
ENH101-14
7. Always be sure you have a firm footing.
Be sure no one is below when using the tool in
high locations.
8. Do not touch the blade or the workpiece
immediately after operation; they may be
extremely hot and could burn your skin.
9. Avoid cutting electrical wires. It can cause
serious accident by electric shock.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or
failure to follow the safety rules stated in this
instruction manual may cause serious personal
injury.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
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'' position when
GEA010-1
released.
For tools with pivot type lock-off lever
Fig.1
Fig.2
CAUTION:
The switch lever does not actuate when the lock-off
•
lever is in the LOCK position. Do not try to actuate
the switch lever when the lock-off lever is in the
LOCK position.
When not operating the tool, keep the lock-off lever
•
GEB027-2
in the LOCK position.
To prevent the switch from being accidentally actuated, a
lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool, turn the
lock-off lever to the FREE position and then squeeze the
switch lever. Release the switch lever to stop.
For tools with slide type lock-off lever
Fig.3
To prevent the switch from being accidentally actuated, a
lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool, slide the
lock-off lever in the direction of the arrow and squeeze
the switch lever. Release the switch lever to stop.
Permissible shearing thickness
Fig.4
The groove on the yoke serves as a thickness gauge for
shearing mild or stainless steel plate. If the material fits
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