Makita 4340T Instruction Manual page 9

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Installing or removing saw blade (Fig.1, 2 & 3)
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before installing or removing the blade.
• Always clean out all chips or foreign matter adhering to
the blade and/or blade holder. Failure to do so may
cause insufficient tightening of the blade, resulting in a
serious injury.
• Do not touch the blade or the workpiece immediately
after operation; they may be extremely hot and could
burn your skin.
• Tighten the saw blade securely. Failure to do so may
cause a serious injury.
Selecting the cutting action (Fig. 5)
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 below to select the cutting action.
Position
Straight line cutting action
0
I Small orbit cutting action
II Medium orbit cutting action
Large orbit cutting action
III
Switch action (Fig. 6)
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF"
position when released.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop. For continuous operation, pull
the switch trigger and then push in the lock button. To
stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch trig-
ger fully, then release it.
Cutting action
Installing saw blade
Open the tool opener to the position shown in the figure.
(Fig. 1)
Keeping that situation, insert the saw blade into the blade
clamp as far as the two protrusions of the blade can not
be seen. (Fig. 2)
Return the tool opener to its original position. After
installing the saw blade, always make sure that the blade
is securely held in place by trying to pull it out.
CAUTION:
Do not open the tool opener excessively, or it may cause
tool damage.
Removing saw blade
CAUTION:
When you remove the saw blade, be careful not to hurt
your fingers with the top of the blade or the tips of work-
piece.
Open the tool opener to the position shown in the figure.
Pull the saw blade out toward the base. (Fig. 3)
NOTE:
Occasionally lubricate the roller.
Hex wrench storage (Fig. 4)
When not in use, the hex wrench can be conveniently
stored.
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.
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