Makita 4131 Instruction Manual
Makita 4131 Instruction Manual

Makita 4131 Instruction Manual

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Metal cutter
MODEL 4131
I N S T R U C T I O N
WARNING:
For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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DOUBLE
INSULATION
M A N U A L
005343

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  • Page 1 Metal cutter MODEL 4131 005343 DOUBLE INSULATION I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
  • Page 2: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model 4131 Balde diameter 185 mm (7-1/4”) Max. cutting capacity 63 mm (2-1/2”) No load speed (RPM) 3,500/min. Overall length 358 mm (14-1/8”) Net weight 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs) • Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
  • Page 3 5. Avoid body contact with grounded sur- 14. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety refrigerators. There is an increased risk of shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must electric shock if your body is grounded.
  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

    24. When servicing a tool, use only identical SERVICE replacement parts. Follow instructions in 23. Tool service must be performed only by the Maintenance section of this manual. qualified repair personnel. Service or main- Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow tenance performed by unqualified personnel Maintenance instructions may create a risk of could result in a risk of injury.
  • Page 5 does not touch the blade or any other part, in optimum performance and safety of opera- all angles and depths of cut. tion. To check lower guard, open lower guard by 10. Causes and Operator Prevention of Kick- hand, then release and watch guard closure. back: Also check to see that Retracting Lever does Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched,...
  • Page 6 edge of the panel as shown in Fig. 1. leading to serious personal injury. To minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback. When cutting operation requires the resting of the tool on the workpiece, the tool should be rested on the larger portion and the smaller piece cut off.
  • Page 7 14. Never attempt to saw with the tool held Fig. 5 illustrates the RIGHT way to cut off the end of a board, and Fig. 6 the WRONG upside down in a vise. This is extremely way. If the workpiece is short or small, dangerous and can lead to serious acci- clamp it down.
  • Page 8 SYMBOLS USD201-2 The followings show the symbols used for tool. V ....... volts ....no load speed ˚ A ....... amperes ....Class II Construction Hz ..... hertz .../min....revolutions or reciprocation per minute ....alternating current...
  • Page 9: Functional Description

    FUNCTIONAL CAUTION: DESCRIPTION • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Adjusting the depth of cut 005344 Loosen the lever on the depth guide and move the base up or down.
  • Page 10 Installing or removing saw blade 005347 CAUTION: • Use only the Makita wrench provided to install or remove the blade. Failure to do so may result in overtightening or insufficient tightening of the hex bolt. This could cause serious injury to the operator.
  • Page 11: Operation

    Rip fence (guide rule) (Accessory) 005351 The handy rip fence (guide rule) allows you to do extra-accu- rate straight cuts. Simply slide the rip fence up snugly against the side of the workpiece and secure it in position with the clamp screw on the front of the base.
  • Page 12 CAUTION: • Do not use a deformed or cracked blade. Replace it with a new one. • Do not stack materials when cutting them. • Do not cut hardened steel, stainless steel, aluminum, wood, plastics, concrete, tile, etc. Cut only mild steel. •...
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, car- bon brush inspection and replacement, any other mainte- nance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. 1. Screwdriver...
  • Page 14 CAUTION: • These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose.

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