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Cutting method (Fig. 4)
Hold the tool so that the cutting head is at a right angle
(90°) to the workpiece being cut. Move the tool gently in
the cutting direction.
Cutouts (Fig. 5)
Cutouts can be done by first opening a round hole over
21 mm in diameter which the cutting head can be
inserted into.
Cutting the corrugated or trapezoidal sheet
metals (Fig. 6 & 7)
Set the die position so that the die faces the cutting direc-
tion either when cutting at an angle or perpendicular go
grooves in corrugated or trapezoidal sheet metals.
Always hold the tool body parallel to the grooves with the
cutting head at a right angle (90°) to the cutting surface
as shown in Fig. 6 & 7.
Removing or installing the punch and die
(Fig. 1, 8, 9, 10 & 11)
Important:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before removing or installing the punch and
die.
Always replace the punch and die as a set. To remove
the punch and die, loosen the lock nut with the wrench.
Remove the die holder from the tool. Use the hex wrench
to loosen the bolts which secure the die. Remove the die
from the die holder. Use the hex wrench to loosen the
screw which secures the punch. Pull the punch out of the
punch holder.
To install the punch and die, insert the punch into the
punch holder so that the notch in the punch faces toward
the screw. Tighten the screw to secure the punch. Install
the die on the die holder. Tighten the bolts to secure the
die. Then install the die holder on the tool so that the
punch is inserted through the hole in the die holder.
Tighten the lock nut to secure the die holder. After replac-
ing the punch and die, lubricate them with tool oil and run
the tool for a while.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Replacement of carbon brushes (Fig. 12 & 13)
Replace carbon brushes when they are worn down to the
limit mark. Both identical carbon brushes should be
replaced at the same time.
To maintain product safety and reliability, repairs, mainte-
nance or adjustment should be carried out by a Makita
Authorized Service Center.
