Makita 4350FCT/1 Instruction Manual page 8

ASSEMBLY
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1. Tool opener
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1. Blade clamp
2. Jig saw blade
3. Protrusions
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1. Jig saw blade
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CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Installing or removing saw blade
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CAUTION:
• 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.
• When you remove the saw blade, be careful not to 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.
Keeping that situation, insert the saw blade into the blade
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clamp as far as the two protrusions of the blade can not be
seen.
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 cause
tool damage.
To remove the blade, open the tool opener to the position
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shown in the figure. Pull the saw blade out toward the base.
NOTE:
• Occasionally lubricate the roller.