| INSTRUCTION MANUAL   Cement Shear   JS8000   007430   DOUBLE INSULATION   WARNING:   For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.   SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.   1 Electrical Safety   Use of these devices can reduce dust-related   hazards.   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.   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.   Do not expose power tools to rain or wet   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.   5.   6.   7.   conditions. Water entering   increase the risk of electric shock.   a power tool will   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.   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.   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   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 Safety   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.   those intended could result in   situation.   a hazardous   SERVICE   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.   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.   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.   24. Follow instruction for lubricating and   changing accessories.   25. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and   grease.   GEB032-1   SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES   DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product   (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence   to cement shear safety rules. If you use this power   tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious   15. If devices are provided for the connection of   dust extraction and collection facilities,   ensure these are connected and properly used.   3 personal injury.   1.   2.   3.   4.   Hold the tool firmly.   Secure the workpiece firmly.   CAUTION:   • Before plugging in the tool, always check to see   that the switch trigger actuates properly and   returns to the "OFF" position when released.   Keep hands away from moving parts.   Edges and chips of the workpiece are sharp.   Wear gloves. It is also recommended that you   put on thickly bottomed shoes to prevent   injury.   Do not put the tool on the chips of the   workpiece. Otherwise it can cause damage   and trouble on the tool.   Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool   only when hand-held.   Always be sure you have a firm footing.   Be sure no one is below when using the tool in   high locations.   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.   5.   To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch   trigger fully, then release it.   6.   7.   Hook   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.   8.   9.   Do not touch the blade or the workpiece   immediately after operation; they may be   extremely hot and could burn your skin.   Avoid cutting electrical wires. It can cause   serious accident by electric shock.   1. Hook   A 1 10. Some material contains chemicals which may   be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust   inhalation and skin contact. Follow material   supplier safety data.   11. Always use the correct dust mask/respirator   for the material and application you are   working with.   004676   SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.   B WARNING:   MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in   this instruction manual may cause serious personal   injury.   004677   FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION   When not using the hook, return it back to its initial   position by following the above procedures in reverse.   CAUTION:   • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and   unplugged before adjusting or checking function on   the tool.   ASSEMBLY   CAUTION:   Switch action   • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and   unplugged before carrying out any work on the   tool.   1. Switch trigger   2. Lock button   Replacement of blades   CAUTION:   1 2 • Never remove the blades with bare hands. Wear   gloves. Otherwise it can cause injury.   004668   4 Removing cutting head   shown in the figure.   The following describes time and procedure to change   blades.   A) When the two side blades have rounded about half   their width, they can be repositioned left-to-right for new   cutting edges.   1. Hex wrench   2. Loosen   3. Screws   4 1 4. Cutting head   B) When both edges of each side blade have rounded   about half their width, reposition them end-to-end for two   new cutting edges.   2 3 C) When all edges have worn down, obtain   replacements from Makita authorized or factory service   center.   D) When side blades are worn out, the center blade   should also be replaced.   007431   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.   Removing shear blades   1. Reposition   end-to-end   2 1. Side blade   2. Center blade   3. Screws   4. Side blade   2. Reposition   left-to-right   1 5 1 5. Cutting head   2 3 007435   4 007432   Installing cutting head   1. Hex wrench   2. Tighten   3. Screws   Remove the two screws (middle and front) which hold   the cutting head. When removing the middle screw, be   careful not to lose the spacer. Then the blades can be   removed easily. When removing the blades, hold the   blades, the spacer and the pivot sleeve so that they do   not fall from the cutting head.   1 2 3 Installing shear blades   1. Side blade   1 007436   2. Center blade   3. Side blade   4. Pivot sleeve   5. Spacer   CAUTION:   • Secure the cutting head firmly. Otherwise it can   rotate during operation and can cause serious   injury.   4 3 2 Insert the cutting head into the tool with turning it left and   right alternately. Then tighten the three screws with the   hex wrench.   5 007433   Install the spacer and the pivot sleeve and tighten the   three screws after inserting the center blade, side blades   into the cutting head. In this process, the screw heads   should be protruding 2 - 3 mm from the cutting head   surface.   OPERATION   CAUTION:   • This tool is intended for cutting fiber cement   material only, with a thickness of 8 mm or less. Do   not cut other materials or stack-cut. Doing so will   damage the tool and void warranty.   If you will tighten the screws excessively, the cutting   head cannot be installed to the tool.   NOTE:   • Wear gloves. Otherwise it can cause injury.   • Side blade edge can be used in four ways by   repositioning them left-to-right and end-to-end as   5 Secure the workpiece firmly. Move the tool forward   keeping the side blades flush with the workpiece   surface.   • Hex wrench   007434   MAINTENANCE   CAUTION:   • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and   unplugged before attempting to perform inspection   or maintenance.   Lubrication   1. Side blade   2. Center blade   3. Side blade   4. Pivot sleeve   5. Spacer   1 4 3 2 5 007433   Before operation, lubricate the contact point of the   center blade and the side blades. And, also lubricate   around the pivot sleeve and the spacer.   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.   ACCESSORIES   CAUTION:   • These   accessories   or   attachments   are   recommended 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 persons. Only use accessory or   attachment for its stated purpose.   If you need any assistance for more details regarding   these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.   • Center blade   Side blades   • 6 7 Makita Corporation Anjo, Aichi, Japan   884685-224   |