CAUTION:
•
When cutting a small portion of the workpiece, you
may have difficulty completing the end of the cut. In
that case, try to cut it again, pulling the workpiece
back slightly.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
Replacing blades
The service life of the blades varies in terms of the work-
piece to be cut. The following reference tables indicate
the approximate service life of the blades.
When the blades become dull, ask Makita Authorized or
Factory Service Centers to replace the blades.
For JS1660
Max. cutting capacities
Steel up to 400 N/mm
Steel up to 600 N/mm
Steel up to 800 N/mm
Aluminum up to 200 N/mm
For JS1670
Max. cutting capacities
Steel up to 400 N/mm
Steel up to 600 N/mm
Steel up to 800 N/mm
Aluminum up to 200 N/mm
Replacing carbon brushes
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mm
2
1.6
2
1.2
2
0.8
2
2.5
mm
2
1.0
2
0.7
2
0.5
2
2.5
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1. Limit mark
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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 identical carbon brushes.
Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Take
out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and
secure the brush holder caps.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be per-
formed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers,
always using Makita replacement parts.
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
•
These accessories or attachments are recom-
mended for use with your Makita tool specified in
this manual. The use of any other accessories or
attachments might present a risk of injury to per-
sons. Only use accessory or attachment for its
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If you need any assistance for more details regarding
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these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
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Hex wrench
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13
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Wrench holder
MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
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Warranty Policy
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Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested
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before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of
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defects from workmanship and materials for the period of
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ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should
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any trouble develop during this one year period, return
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, Makita will repair (or at our option, replace)
without charge.
This Warranty does not apply where:
•
repairs have been made or attempted by others:
•
repairs are required because of normal wear and
tear:
•
the tool has been abused, misused or improperly
maintained:
•
alterations have been made to the tool.
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2
1. Screwdriver
2. Brush holder
cap
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