Functional Description - Makita 4340FCT Instruction Manual

FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
1
1. Cutting action changing lever
Position
0
I
II
III
1
1. Switch trigger
2. Lock button
1. Speed adjusting dial
6
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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 below to select the cutting action.
Cutting action
Straight line cutting action
Small orbit cutting action
Medium orbit cutting action
Large orbit cutting action
Switch action
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2
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 trigger fully, then
release it.
Speed adjusting dial
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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
1
number 5; lower speed is obtained when it is turned in the
direction of number 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.