Makita JS1600 User Manual

ENGLISH

Shear

MODEL JS1600

DOUBLE
INSULATION

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

WARNING:

For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model JS1600

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Max. cutting capacities

Min. cutting radius 30 mm

Strokes per minute (min-1)

Steel up to 400 N/mm

Steel up to 600 N/mm

Steel up to 800 N/mm

Aluminum up to 200 N/mm

Overall length 230 mm

Net weight 1.7 kg

Safety class

• Due to our continuing programme of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change
without notice.

• Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.

SYMBOLS

END201-2

The following show the symbols used for the equipment.
Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.

...................Read instruction manual.

...................DOUBLE INSULATION

..................Only for EU countries

Do not dispose of electric equipment
together with household waste
material!

In observance of European Directive
2002/96/EC on waste electric and
electronic equipment and its
implementation in accordance with

For European countries only
Noise and Vibration

The typical A-weighted sound pressure level is 81 dB (A).
Uncertainty is 3 dB(A).
The noise level under working may exceed 85 dB (A).
– Wear ear protection. –
The typical weighted root mean square acceleration
value is not more than 2.5 m/s
These values have been obtained according to

EN60745.

EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We declare under our sole responsibility that this product
is in compliance with the following standards of stand­ardized documents, EN60745, EN55014, EN61000 in
accordance with Council Directives, 89/336/EEC, 98/37/
EC.

national law, electric equipment that
have reached the end of their life
must be collected separately and
returned to an environmentally

Intended use

compatible recycling facility.

The tool is intended for cutting sheet steel and stainless
sheet steel.

Power supply

The tool should be connected only to a power supply of
the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and

MAKITA INTERNATIONAL EUROPE LTD.

Michigan Drive, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK15
8JD, ENGLAND

Responsible manufacturer:
Makita Corporation Anjo Aichi Japan

can only be operated on single-phase AC supply. They
are double-insulated in accordance with European
Standard and can, therefore, also be used from sockets
without earth wire.

1.6 mm (16 ga.)

1.2 mm (18 ga.)

0.8 mm (22 ga.)

2.5 mm (13 ga.)

4,000

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Yasuhiko Kanzaki CE 2005

Director

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES GEA001-3

WARNING:

Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in

electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the
warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery­operated (cordless) power tool.

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Wor k area safety

1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and

dark areas invite accidents.

2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmos-

pheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

3. Keep children and bystanders away while oper-

ating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to

lose control.

Electrical safety

4. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never

modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will

reduce risk of electric shock.

5. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric

shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi-

tions. Water entering a power tool will increase the

risk of electric shock.

7. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords

increase the risk of electric shock.

8. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a

cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.

Personal s afety

9. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A

moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.

10. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec­tion. Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid

safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used
for appropriate conditions will reduce personal inju­ries.

11. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is
in the off-position before plugging in. Carrying

power tools with your finger on the switch or plug­ging in power tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.

12. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left

attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.

13. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal­ance at all times. This enables better control of the

power tool in unexpected situations.

14. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery

or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

15. If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of

these devices can reduce dust-related hazards.

Power tool use and care

16. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct

power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate
for which it was designed.

17. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be

controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.

18. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
or the battery pack from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing power tools. Such preventive safety

measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool
accidentally.

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19. Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil­dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the power tool or these instructions to operate
the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the

hands of untrained users.

20. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the power
tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused

by poorly maintained power tools.

21. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

22. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions and in

the manner intended for the particular type of
power tool, taking into account the working con­ditions and the work to be performed. Use of the

power tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.

Service

23. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power

tool is maintained.

24. Follow instruction for lubricating and changing
accessories.

25. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR TOOL ENB011-2

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.

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.

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