Functional Description - Makita 4351T Instruction Manual

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before adjusting or checking function on
the tool.
Selecting the cutting action
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This tool can be operated with an orbital or a straight line
(up and down) cutting action. The orbital cutting action
thrusts the blade forward on the cutting stroke and
greatly increases cutting speed.
To change the cutting action, just turn the cutting action
changing lever to the desired cutting action position.
Refer to the table to select the appropriate cutting action.
Position Cutting action
Straight line
0
cutting action
Small orbit
cutting action
Medium orbit
cutting action
Large orbit
cutting action
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Switch action
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1. Cutting action
changing lever
1
Applications
For cutting mild steel,
stainless steel and plastics.
For clean cuts in wood
and plywood.
For cutting mild steel,
aluminum and hard wood.
For cutting wood and
plywood.
For fast cutting in
aluminum and mild steel.
For fast cutting in
wood and plywood.
1. Switch lever
1
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always be sure that the
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tool is switched off.
To start the tool, slide the switch lever to the "I" position.
To stop the tool, slide the switch lever to the "O" position.
Speed adjusting dial
For 4351CT, 4351FCT
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The tool speed can be infinitely adjusted between 800
and 2,800 strokes per minute by turning the adjusting
dial. Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in
the direction of number 5; lower speed is obtained when
it is turned in the direction of number 1.
Refer to the table to select the proper speed for the
workpiece to be cut. However, the appropriate speed
may differ with the type or thickness of the workpiece. In
general, higher speeds will allow you to cut workpieces
faster but the service life of the blade will be reduced.
Workpiece to be cut
Wood
Mild steel
Stainless steel
Aluminum
Plastics
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CAUTION:
The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far
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as 5 and back to 1. Do not force it past 5 or 1, or
the speed adjusting function may no longer work.
The tools equipped with electronic function are easy to
operate because of the following features.
Constant speed control
Electronic speed control for obtaining constant speed.
Possible to get fine finish, because the rotating speed is
kept constant even under load condition.
Soft start feature
Safety and soft start because of suppressed starting
shock.
5
1. Speed adjusting
1
dial
Number on adjusting dial
4 - 5
3 - 5
3 - 4
3 - 5
1 - 4