Makita JS1300 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Straight Shear
JS1300
ENGLISH: Original instructions
DOUBLE INSULATION
Read before use.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model JS1300
Max. cutting capacities Steel up to 400 N/mm21.3 mm (18 ga.)
Steel up to 600 N/mm21.0 mm (20 ga.)
Steel up to 800 N/mm20.5 mm (26 ga.)
Aluminum up to 200 N/mm22.5 mm (13 ga.)
Strokes per minute (min-1)0 - 2,500
Overall length 302 mm
Net weight 1.8 kg
Safety class /II
• Duetoourcontinuingprogramofresearchanddevelopment,thespecicationshereinaresubjecttochange
without notice.
• Specicationsmaydifferfromcountrytocountry.
• Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2014
Symbols
The followings show the symbols used for the equip-
ment. Be sure that you understand their meaning before
use.
Read instruction manual.
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Only for EU countries
Do not dispose of electric equipment
together with household waste material! In
observance of the European Directive, on
Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment
and its implementation in accordance with
national law, electric equipment that have
reached the end of their life must be col-
lected separately and returned to an envi-
ronmentally compatible recycling facility.
Intended use
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
can only be operated on single-phase AC supply. They
are double-insulated and can, therefore, also be used
from sockets without earth wire.
General power tool safety warnings
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instruc-
tions, illustrations and specications provided
with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions
listedbelowmayresultinelectricshock,reand/or
seriousinjury.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
Work area safety
1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of ammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3. Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
Electrical safety
1. 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. Unmodiedplugsandmatchingoutletswill
reduce risk of electric shock.
2. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of elec-
tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con-
ditions. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. If operating a power tool in a damp location
is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces
the risk of electric shock.

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7. Use of power supply via an RCD with a rated
residual current of 30 mA or less is always
recommended.
8. Power tools can produce electromagnetic
elds (EMF) that are not harmful to the user.
However, users of pacemakers and other similar
medical devices should contact the maker of their
device and/or doctor for advice before operating
this power tool.
9. Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
10. If the cord is damaged, have it replaced by the
manufacturer or his agent in order to avoid a
safety hazard.
Personal safety
1. 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 inuence of drugs, alcohol or med-
ication. A moment of inattention while operating
powertoolsmayresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
2. Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
willreducepersonalinjuries.
3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with
yourngerontheswitchorenergisingpowertools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
4. 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.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away
from moving parts.Looseclothes,jewelleryor
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
7. If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of
dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
8. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use
of tools allow you to become complacent and
ignore tool safety principles. A careless action
cancausesevereinjurywithinafractionofa
second.
9. Always wear protective goggles to protect
your eyes from injury when using power tools.
The goggles must comply with ANSI Z87.1 in
the USA, EN 166 in Europe, or AS/NZS 1336
in Australia/New Zealand. In Australia/New
Zealand, it is legally required to wear a face
shield to protect your face, too.
It is an employer's responsibility to enforce
the use of appropriate safety protective equip-
ments by the tool operators and by other per-
sons in the immediate working area.
Power tool use and care
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable,
from the power tool before making any adjust-
ments, changing accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-
dren 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.
5. Maintain power tools and accessories. Check
for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that
may affect the power tool’s operation. If dam-
aged, have the power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.
6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions, tak-
ing 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.
8. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry,
clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery
handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for
safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
9. When using the tool, do not wear cloth work
gloves which may be entangled. The entangle-
ment of cloth work gloves in the moving parts may
resultinpersonalinjury.

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Service
1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualied
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
2. Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.
SHEAR SAFETY WARNINGS
1. Hold the tool rmly.
2. Secure the workpiece rmly.
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 work-
piece. 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 rm footing.
Be sure no one is below when using the tool in
high locations.
8. Do not touch the blade or the workpiece imme-
diately 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.
10. Do not operate the tool at no-load
unnecessarily.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or famil-
iarity with product (gained from repeated
use) replace strict adherence to safety
rules for the subject product. MISUSE or
failure to follow the safety rules stated in
this instruction manual may cause serious
personal injury.
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unpluggedbeforeadjustingorcheckingfunction
on the tool.
Switch action
12
►1. Switch trigger 2. Lock button
CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
that the switch trigger actuates properly and
returns to the "OFF" position when released.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool
speed is increased by increasing pressure on the switch
trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger and
then push in the lock button.
To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch
trigger fully, then release it.
Hook
1
A
►1. Hook

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B
The hook is convenient for temporary hanging the tool.
When using the hook, pull it out in ''A'' direction and
then push it in ''B'' direction to secure in place.
When not using the hook, return it back to its initial posi-
tion by following the above procedures in reverse.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Replacement of blades
CAUTION:
• Never remove the blades with bare hands. Wear
gloves.Otherwiseitcancauseinjury.
Removing cutting head
Use the hex wrench to loosen the three screws which
secure the cutting head. Pull the cutting head straight
out to remove it with turning it left and right alternately.
1
2
3
4
►1. Cutting head 2. Screws 3. Loosen 4. Hex wrench
Removing shear blades
1
2
3
4
5
6
►1. Screws 2. Side blade L 3. Center blade 4. Side
blade R 5. Sleeve 6. Cutting head
Remove the three screws which hold the cutting head.
When removing the second screw, be careful not to fall
the sleeve. Then the blades can be removed easily.
When removing the blades, hold the blades and the
sleeve so that they do not fall from the cutting head.
Installing shear blades
Install the sleeve and tighten the three screws after
inserting the center blade, side blade L & R into the
cutting head. In this process, the screw heads should
be protruding 2 - 3 mm from the cutting head surface.
1
2
3
4
5
6
►1. Cutting head 2. Sleeve 3. Side blade R 4. Center
blade 5. Side blade L 6. Screws
If you will tighten the screws excessively, the cutting
head cannot be installed to the tool.

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Installing cutting head
CAUTION:
• Securethecuttingheadrmly.Otherwiseitcan
rotate during operation and can cause serious
injury.
1
2
3
4
►1. Cutting head 2. Screws 3. Tighten 4. Hex wrench
Insert the cutting head into the tool with turning it left
and right alternately. Then tighten the three screws with
the hex wrench.
OPERATION
1
2
34
►1. Side blade surface 2. Side blades 3. Center blade
4. Workpiece
CAUTION:
• Edges and chips of the workpiece are sharp.
Weargloves.Otherwiseitcancauseinjury.
Securetheworkpiecermly.Movethetoolforward
keepingthesidebladesushwiththeworkpiece
surface.
Adjusting shear blade
1
2
3
4
5
►1. Screws 2. Side blade L 3. Center blade 4. Side
blade R 5. Sleeve
AdjustthesidebladeLsothatthecurlofwastematerial
does not contact the cutting head or the workpiece. Use
the hex wrench to loosen the three screws which hold the
cuttinghead.MovethesidebladeLbackandforthtoadjust
it. Then tighten the three screws with the hex wrench.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspec-
tion or maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks
may result.
Lubrication
1
2
3
4
► 1. Lubricate 2. Side blade L 3. Center blade 4. Side blade R
Before operation, lubricate the contact point of the center
blade and the side blades R/L. And, also lubricate the point of
the center blade near the cutting head. To keep good cutting
performance, use lubricant from time to time during operation.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, carbon brush inspection and replacement, any
othermaintenanceoradjustmentshouldbeperformed
by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using
Makita replacement parts.

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OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
• These accessories or attachments are recom-
mendedforusewithyourMakitatoolspecied
in this manual. The use of any other accessories
orattachmentsmightpresentariskofinjuryto
persons. Only use accessory or attachment for
its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
• Center blade
• Side blade R
• Side blade L
• Hex wrench
• Shear head 16 set
NOTE:
• Some items in the list may be included in the
tool package as standard accessories. They
may differ from country to country.

Makita Corporation
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Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan
www.makita.com
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