ENGLISH (Original instructions) instructions) ENGLISH (Original INSTRUCTION MANUAL Straight Shear JS1660 JS1670 004666 DOUBLE INSULATION IMPORTANT: Read Before Using. 1 ENGLISH (Original instructions) SPECIFICATIONS Model JS1660 JS1670 Steel up to 400 N/mm2 1.6 mm (16 ga.) 1.0 mm (20 ga.) Steel up to 600 N/mm2 1.2 mm (18 ga.) 0.7 mm (23 ga.) Max. cutting capacities Steel up to 800 N/mm2 0.8 mm (22 ga.) 0.5 mm (26 ga.) Aluminum up to 200 N/mm2 2.5 mm (13 ga.) 2.5 mm (13 ga.) Min. cutting radius --- 30 mm Strokes per minute (min-1) 4,500 4,500 Overall length 304 mm 306 mm Net weight 1.4 kg 1.4 kg Safety class /II /II • Due to our continuing programme of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice. • Specifications may differ from country to country. • Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003 END201-5 ENG102-3 Symbols Noise The typical A-weighted noise level determined according The following show the symbols used for the equipment. to EN60745: Be sure that you understand their meaning before use. Sound pressure level (L ) : 84 dB(A) Read instruction manual. pA Sound power level (L ) : 95 dB(A) WA Uncertainty (K) : 3 dB(A) DOUBLE INSULATION Wear ear protection ENG218-2 Only for EU countries Vibration Do not dispose of electric equipment The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) determined together with household waste material! according to EN60745: In observance of European Directive Work mode : cutting sheet metal 2002/96/EC on waste electric and 2 Vibration emission (ah) : 8.0 m/s electronic equipment and its Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s2 implementation in accordance with ENG901-1 national law, electric equipment that • The declared vibration emission value has been have reached the end of their life must measured in accordance with the standard test be collected separately and returned to method and may be used for comparing one tool an environmentally compatible recycling with another. facility. • The declared vibration emission value may also be ENE037-1 used in a preliminary assessment of exposure. Intended use The tool is intended for cutting sheet steel and stainless WARNING: sheet steel. • The vibration emission during actual use of the ENF002-1 power tool can differ from the declared emission Power supply value depending on the ways in which the tool is The tool should be connected only to a power supply of used. the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and can • Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the only be operated on single-phase AC supply. They are operator that are based on an estimation of double-insulated in accordance with European Standard exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking and can, therefore, also be used from sockets without account of all parts of the operating cycle such as earth wire. the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time). 2 ENH101-14 you to lose control. For European countries only Electrical safety EC Declaration of Conformity 4. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never We Makita Corporation as the responsible modify the plug in any way. Do not use any manufacturer declare that the following Makita adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power machine(s): tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will Designation of Machine: reduce risk of electric shock. Straight Shear 5. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded Model No./ Type: JS1660,JS1670 surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and are of series production and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of Conforms to the following European Directives: electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded. 2006/42/EC 6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet And are manufactured in accordance with the following conditions. Water entering a power tool will standards or standardised documents: increase the risk of electric shock. EN60745 7. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for The technical documentation is kept by our authorised carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. representative in Europe who is: Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or Makita International Europe Ltd, moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords Michigan, Drive, Tongwell, increase the risk of electric shock. Milton Keynes, MK15 8JD, England 8. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of 30th January 2009 a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. 9. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device 000230 (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces Tomoyasu Kato the risk of electric shock. Director 10. Use of power supply via a RCD with a rated Makita Corporation residual current of 30mA or less is always 3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, recommended. Anjo, Aichi, JAPAN Personal safety GEA005-3 11. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. General Power Tool Safety Do not use a power tool while you are tired or Warnings under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while WARNING Read all safety warnings and all operating power tools may result in serious instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and personal injury. instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or 12. Use personal protective equipment. Always serious injury. wear eye protection. Protective equipment such Save all warnings and as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions instructions for future reference. will reduce personal injuries. The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your 13. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated switch is in the off-position before connecting (cordless) power tool. to power source and/or battery pack, picking Work area safety up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with 1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or your finger on the switch or energising power tools dark areas invite accidents. that have the switch on invites accidents. 2. Do not operate power tools in explosive 14. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before atmospheres, such as in the presence of turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools attached to a rotating part of the power tool may create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. result in personal injury. 3. Keep children and bystanders away while 15. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and operating a power tool. Distractions can cause balance at all times. This enables better control 3 of the power tool in unexpected situations. GEB027-2 16. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves SHEAR SAFETY WARNINGS away from moving parts. Loose clothes, 1. Hold the tool firmly. jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving 2. Secure the workpiece firmly. parts. 3. Keep hands away from moving parts. 17. If devices are provided for the connection of 4. Edges and chips of the workpiece are sharp. dust extraction and collection facilities, Wear gloves. It is also recommended that you ensure these are connected and properly used. put on thickly bottomed shoes to prevent Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related injury. hazards. 5. Do not put the tool on the chips of the Power tool use and care workpiece. Otherwise it can cause damage 18. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct and trouble on the tool. power tool for your application. The correct 6. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool power tool will do the job better and safer at the only when hand-held. rate for which it was designed. 7. Always be sure you have a firm footing. 19. Do not use the power tool if the switch does Be sure no one is below when using the tool in not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot high locations. be controlled with the switch is dangerous and 8. Do not touch the blade or the workpiece must be repaired. immediately after operation; they may be 20. Disconnect the plug from the power source extremely hot and could burn your skin. and/or the battery pack from the power tool 9. Avoid cutting electrical wires. It can cause before making any adjustments, changing serious accident by electric shock. accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. starting the power tool accidentally. 21. Store idle power tools out of the reach of WARNING: children and do not allow persons unfamiliar DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product with the power tool or these instructions to (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence operate the power tool. Power tools are to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or dangerous in the hands of untrained users. failure to follow the safety rules stated in this 22. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment instruction manual may cause serious personal or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts injury. and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools. 23. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.