Makita JS8000 User Manual

FIBER CEMENT SHEAR

FAST CUTTING FIBER-CEMENT SHEAR PRODUCES LESS DUST

Cuts Faster, Cleaner and Quieter than Cutting with a Circular Saw

Long Lasting Blades Can Cut Enough Fiber Cement Material for Up To 20 Homes

Powerful 6.5 AMP Motor Drives Cutting Head for Faster,Cleaner Cuts

Ideal for Cutting Straight Lines in Fiber Cement Material for Siding,

Gable Angles, Window Openings and Much More

EFFICIENCY

Precision machined blades cut

fiber cement material quickly

while producing less dust

ACCURACY

Single-piece cutting head is

precisely milled from aluminum

to ensure blades cut straight

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PRECISION

Solid steel blades cut clean,

straight lines quickly and quietly;

up to 5/16" cutting capacity

DURABILITY

1/2" protected spindle withstands heavy torque loads from powerful

6.5 AMP motor

PRODUCES LESS DUST

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FEATURES & BENEFITS

■ Precision machined blades cut fiber cement material quickly

while producing less dust

■ Single-piece cutting head is machined from precisely milled

aircraft-grade aluminum to a tolerance of 0.001" to ensure blades are consistently cutting at the optimum angle

■ Solid steel center and side shear blades cut clean, straight lines

faster and quieter than cutting with a circular saw; up to 5/16" cutting capacity

■ 1/2" protected spindle withstands heavy torque loads from

powerful 6.5 AMP motor

■ Lightweight cast aluminum gear housing and durable body

casing make tool jobsite tough

■ Retractable tool hook allows user to work in tight spaces or to

hang tool off belt

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

■ Center Blade (725129-8)

■ Side Blade, 2 ea. (725130-3)

■ 5/32" Hex Wrench (783221-6)

■ Plastic Tool Case (824780-2)

FIBER CEMENT SHEAR

SPECIFICATIONS

Capacity 5/16" AMPS (120V) 6.5 Strokes per minute 0 – 2,500 SPM Dimensions (L x W x H) 13-5/8" x 2-3/4" x 8-3/4" Net Weight 4.6 lbs. Shipping Weight 8.2 lbs. UPC Code 088381-07819-1

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

■ Center Blade (725129-8)

■ Side Blade, 2 ea. (725130-3)

■ MForce2

■ MForce1

■ MForce

Heavy Duty Gloves (845047-A)

Framer “Fingerless” Gloves (845042-A)

Contractor Gloves (845037-A)

General Purpose Gloves (845032-A)

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Makita offers a wide variety of accessories for Shears. For a complete listing, please refer to the Makita General Catalog, or visit our website at makitatools.com, or call 1-800-4MAKITA.

All specifications subject to change without prior notice. All models and accessories subject to stock on hand. 2CLF-0906 3K MA-0950-06 For more information, call 1-800-4MAKITA or visit

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