Makita 4350T Instruction Manual page 5

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.
Lighting up the lamps
For 4350FCT only
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the source of light
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directly.
To turn on the lamp, pull the trigger. Release the trigger
to turn it off.
NOTE:
Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.
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Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may
lower the illumination.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Installing or removing saw blade
CAUTION:
Always clean out all chips or foreign matter
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adhering to the blade and/or blade holder. Failure
to do so may cause insufficient tightening of the
Number on adjusting dial
4 - 5
3 - 5
3 - 4
3 - 5
1 - 4
blade, resulting in a serious personal injury.
Do not touch the blade or the workpiece
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immediately
extremely hot and could burn your skin.
Tighten the saw blade securely. Failure to do so
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may cause a serious injury.
When you remove the saw blade, be careful not to
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hurt your fingers with the top of the blade or the tips
of workpiece.
To install the blade, open the tool opener to the position
shown in the figure.
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Keeping that situation, insert the saw blade into the
blade clamp as far as the two protrusions of the blade
can not be seen.
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Return the tool opener to its original position.
After installing, 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
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cause tool damage.
To remove the blade, open the tool opener to the
position shown in the figure. Pull the saw blade out
toward the base.
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after operation; they
1. Tool opener
1. Blade clamp
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2. Jig saw blade
3. Protrusions
1. Jig saw blade
may be