Makita XVJ03Z XVJ03Z Instruction Manual - Page 9

Loosen the bolt on the back of the base with the hex wrench and slide the base all the way back. Then tighten the bolt to secure the base. Cutouts Cutouts can be made with either of two methods A or B. A) Boring a starting hole: 1. Starting hole 1 014142 • For internal cutouts without a lead-in cut from an edge, pre-drill a starting hole 12 mm (1/2") or more in diameter. Insert the blade into this hole to start your cut. B) Plunge cutting: To trim edges or make dimensional adjustments, run the blade lightly along the cut edges. Metal cutting Always use a suitable coolant (cutting oil) when cutting metal. Failure to do so will cause significant blade wear. The underside of the workpiece can be greased instead of using a coolant. Rip fence set (optional accessory) CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before installing or removing accessories. 1. Straight cuts When repeatedly cutting widths of 160 mm (6-5/16") or less, use of the rip fence will assure fast, clean, straight cuts. To install, insert the rip fence into the rectangular hole on the side of the tool base with the fence guide facing down. Slide the rip fence to the desired cutting width position, then tighten the bolt to secure it. 1. Rip fence 1 014143 • You need not bore a starting hole or make a lead-in cut if you carefully do as follows. 1. Tilt the tool up on the front edge of the base with the blade point positioned just above the workpiece surface. 2. Apply pressure to the tool so that the front edge of the base will not move when you switch on the tool and gently lower the back end of the tool slowly. 3. As the blade pierces the workpiece, slowly lower the base of the tool down onto the workpiece surface. 4. Complete the cut in the normal manner. Finishing edges 014146 1 2 3 007497 2. Circular cuts 1. Hex wrench 2. Bolt 3. Fence guide 014144 014147 9