Makita JS8000 Fiber Cement Shear is engineered for cutting fiber cement products and select exterior siding products.

The Makita has a powerful motor with variable speed and precision machined blades to cut straight and contour lines quickly and quietly with less dust.

The Makita features a 6.5 AMP motor that delivers 2，500 strokes per minute (SPM) for faster cutting. It has a single-piece cutting head machined from precisely-milled aircraft-grade aluminum to a tolerance of 0.001" to ensure blades are consistently cutting at the optimum angle.

Makita JS8000 Fiber Cement Shear Features:

• The single-piece cutting head is machined from precisely milled aluminum to ensure blades cut straight
• Solid steel blades cut clean， straight lines with a maximum cutting capacity of up to 5/16"
• Large variable speed trigger with lock-on button for operator convenience
• Ergonomically designed rubberized "pistol grip" for increased comfort
• Retractable tool hook allows user to work in tight spaces
• Strokes Per Minute (variable speed): 0 - 2，500 SPM