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Front flush cuts
Rip fence
► Fig.13: 1. Hex wrench 2. Bolt 3. Base
Optional accessory
Loosen the bolt on the back of the base with the hex
wrench and slide the base all the way back. Then
tighten the bolt to secure the base.
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before installing or removing accessories.
Cutouts
Straight cuts
Cutouts can be made with either of two methods
“Boring a starting hole” or “Plunge cutting”.
When repeatedly cutting widths of 160 mm or less, use
of the rip fence will assure fast, clean, straight cuts.
► Fig.18: 1. Rip fence (Guide rule)
Boring a starting hole
► Fig.14
For internal cutouts without a lead-in cut from an edge,
pre-drill a starting hole 12 mm or more in diameter.
Insert the jig saw blade into this hole to start your cut.
To install, insert the rip fence into the rectangular hole
on the side of the base with the fence guide facing
down. Slide the rip fence to the desired cutting width
position, then tighten the bolt to secure it.
► Fig.19: 1. Hex wrench 2. Bolt 3. Fence guide 4. Rip
fence (Guide rule)
Plunge cutting
► Fig.15
Circular cuts
You need not bore a starting hole or make a lead-in cut
if you carefully do as follows.
When cutting circles or arcs of 170 mm or less in radius,
install the rip fence as follows.
► Fig.20: 1. Rip fence (Guide rule)
1.
Tilt the tool up on the front edge of the base with
the jig saw blade point positioned just above the work-
piece surface.
1.
Insert the rip fence into the rectangular hole on the
side of the base with the fence guide facing up.
2.
Apply pressure to the tool so that the front edge of
the base will not move when you switch on the tool and
gently lower the back end of the tool slowly.
2.
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.
► Fig.21: 1. Threaded knob 2. Fence guide 3. Rip
fence (Guide rule) 4. Pin
3.
As the jig saw blade pierces the workpiece, slowly
lower the base of the tool down onto the workpiece
surface.
4.
Complete the cut in the normal manner.
3.
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.
Finishing edges
► Fig.16
NOTE: Always use jig saw blades No. B-17, B-18,
B-26 or B-27 when cutting circles or arcs.
To trim edges or make dimensional adjustments, run the
jig saw blade lightly along the cut edges.
Anti-splintering device
Metal cutting
Optional accessory, only for aluminum base model
CAUTION: The anti-splintering device cannot
be used when making bevel cuts.
► Fig.22: 1. Base 2. Anti-splintering device
Always use a suitable coolant (cutting oil) when cutting
metal. Failure to do so will cause significant jig saw
blade wear. The underside of the workpiece can be
greased instead of using a coolant.
Dust extraction
► Fig.17: 1. Hose (optional accessory) 2. Dust cover
For splinter-free cuts, the anti-splintering device can
be used. To install the anti-splintering device, move the
tool base all the way forward and fit it from the back of
tool base.
When you use the cover plate, install the anti-splintering
device onto the cover plate.
Cover plate
Clean cutting operations can be performed by connect-
ing this tool to a Makita vacuum cleaner.
Insert the hose of the vacuum cleaner into the hole at
the rear of the tool.
Lower the dust cover before operation.
Optional accessory, only for aluminum base model
► Fig.23: 1. Cover plate 2. Base
NOTE: Dust extraction cannot be performed when
making bevel cuts.
Use the cover plate when cutting decorative veneers,
plastics, etc. It protects sensitive or delicate surfaces
from damage. Fit it on the back of the tool base.
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