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MODEL JS1660
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DOUBLE
INSULATION
SPECIFICATIONS
Max. cutting capacities Strokes
Overall Net
per
length weight
Mild steel Hard steel Stainless Aluminum minute
Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (For All Tools) WARNING: WHEN USING ELECTRIC TOOLS, BASIC SAFE- TY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND PER- SONAL INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries. 2. CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area well lit. Don't expose power tools to rain. Don't use tool in presence
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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 extension cords intended for use outdoors and so marked. 17. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Don't operate tool when you are t
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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. Then use the hex wrench to adjust the clearance by tightening or loosening the bolt. There may be a slight difference be- @ and @ . tween clearances Check the smaller clearance with the thick- ness gauge and adjust it. When using the thickness gauge to adjust Marking on Workpiece thickness the blade cl
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Switch action To start the tool, move the slide switch 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- 7 turn to the "OFF" position. CAUTION : Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the slide switch actuates pro- perly and returns to the "OFF" position when depressed. r- I Operation Turn the tool on and set the front ends of the side blades on the workpiece. Now simply
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MAINTENANCE CAUTION : Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. 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 * carbon brushes should be replaced at the same time. Use only Makita carbon brushes. Limit mark Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Take out the wo
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ACCESSOR I ES CAUTION : These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. The manual. The use accessories or attachments should be used only in the proper and intended manner. 0 Hex wrench 3 0 Wrench holder Part No. 783201-2 Part No. 410048-8 0 Thickness gauge Part No. 762013-6 7
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May-08-'87 EN STRAIGHT SHEAR Model JS1660 Note: The switch, noise suppressor and other part configurations may differ from country to country. 8
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MODEL JS1660 July-17-'89 US ';iM ,,& DESCRIPTION 'EM ,& DESCRIPTION MACHINE MACHINE ~ 1 Pan Head Screw M4x35 (With Washer) 30 Slip Piate L Block 31 1 SPEC*' 32 1 Side Blade Hex. Lock Nut M4-7 33 1 Hex. Socket Head Bolt M5x10 Set Screw M5x12 1 Hex. Socket Head Bolt M4x25 PI" 7 34 Stop Ring E-6 35 1 Hex Socket Head 8olt M5x10 36 1 Stop Ring E-4 Rubber Pm 4 st 1 Ball Bearing 627LLB 37 1 Teflon Washer 7 38 1 Thin Washer 7 Flat Washer 7 1 Rod 39 Center Blade 40 1 Thin Wisher 7
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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 prepaid, to one of Makita’s Factory or Authorized Service Centers. If inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective workmanship or material,
