Makita 4331D Instruction Manual page 12

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1. Screw
2. Roller
3. Jig saw blade
6.35mm(1/4")
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1. Blade holder
2. Bolt
1. Base
2. Anti-splintering device
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With the blade teeth facing forward, insert the blade into the
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blade holder as far as it will go. Make sure that the back edge
of the blade fits into the roller. Then tighten the screw clock-
wise to secure the blade.
To remove the blade, follow the installation procedure in
reverse.
NOTE:
• Occasionally lubricate the roller.
Installing the universal shank jig saw blade
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If the universal blade clamp is used, you can use blades of
other makes which have a universal shank like the one
shown in the figure, with a blade width of 6.35 mm (1/4").
Insert the blade into the blade holder as far as it will go. Make
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sure that the end of the blade shank reaches the bottom of
the inner slit and tighten the bolt securely with the hex
wrench.
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Anti-splintering device
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For splinter-free cuts, the anti-splintering device can be used.
To install the anti-splintering device, move the base all the
way forward and fit it into the base from the back of base.
NOTE:
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• The anti-splintering device cannot be used when making
bevel cuts.