Functional Description - Makita M4301 Instruction Manual

FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before adjusting or
checking function on the tool.
Selecting the cutting action
► 1 . Cutting action changing lever
This tool can be operated with an orbital or a straight
line (up and down) cutting action. The orbital cutting
action thrusts the jig saw 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
0 Straight line cutting
action
I Small orbit cutting
action
II Medium orbit
cutting action
III Large orbit cutting
action
Switch action
check to see that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the "OFF" position when
released.
► 1 . Switch trigger 2. Lock button
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To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool
speed is increased by increasing pressure on the switch
trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger, push
in the lock button and then release the switch trigger.
To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch
trigger fully, then release it.
ASSEMBLY
Applications
switched off and unplugged before carrying out
For cutting mild
any work on the tool.
steel, stainless
steel and plastics.
Installing or removing jig saw blade
For clean cuts in
wood and plywood.
For cutting mild
steel, aluminum
eign matter adhering to the jig saw blade and/or
and hard wood.
blade holder. Failure to do so may cause insufficient
For cutting wood
tightening of the blade, resulting in a serious personal
and plywood.
injury.
For fast cutting in
aluminum and mild
the workpiece immediately after operation. They
steel.
may be extremely hot and could burn your skin.
For fast cutting in
wood and plywood.
firmly. Insufficient tightening of the blade may cause
blade breakage or serious personal injury.
Using blades other than B type causes insufficient
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CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always
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CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
CAUTION:
Always clean out all chips or for-
CAUTION:
Do not touch the jig saw blade or
CAUTION:
Always secure the jig saw blade
CAUTION:
Use only B type jig saw blades.
tightening of the blade, resulting in a serious personal
injury.
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