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Bevel cutting
Finishing edges
► Fig.13
To trim edges or make dimensional adjustments, run the
jig saw blade lightly along the cut edges.
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before tilting the
base.
Metal cutting
CAUTION: Raise the dust cover all the way
before making bevel cuts.
With the base tilted, you can make bevel cuts at any
angle between 0° and 45° (left or right).
► Fig.7
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.14: 1. Hose
Loosen the bolt on the back of the base with the hex
wrench. Move the base so that the bolt is positioned in
the center of the cross-shaped slot in the base.
► Fig.8: 1. Hex wrench 2. Bolt 3. Base
Clean cutting operations can be performed by con-
necting this tool to a Makita vacuum cleaner. Insert the
hose of the vacuum cleaner into the hole at the rear of
the tool.
Tilt the base until the desired bevel angle is obtained.
The edge of the motor housing indicates the bevel
angle by graduations. Then tighten the bolt to secure
the base.
► Fig.9: 1. Edge 2. Graduation
NOTE: Dust extraction cannot be performed when
making bevel cuts.
Front flush cuts
Rip fence
► Fig.10: 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 unplugged 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.15: 1. Rip fence (Guide rule)
Boring a starting hole
► Fig.11
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.16: 1. Hex wrench 2. Bolt 3. Fence guide 4. Rip
fence (Guide rule)
Plunge cutting
► Fig.12
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.17: 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.
3.
As the jig saw blade pierces the workpiece, slowly
lower the base of the tool down onto the workpiece
surface.
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.18: 1. Threaded knob 2. Fence guide 3. Rip
fence (Guide rule) 4. Pin
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.
NOTE: Always use jig saw blades No. B-17, B-18,
B-26 or B-27 when cutting circles or arcs.
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