Functional Description - Makita 4324 Instruction Manual

FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
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1. Cutting action changing lever
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1. Lock button
2. Switch trigger
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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 to select the appropriate cutting action.
Position Cutting action
0 Straight line cutting action
Small orbit cutting action
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Medium orbit cutting action
II
III Large orbit cutting action
Switch action
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CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF"
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position when released.
• Switch can be locked in "ON" position for ease of
operator comfort during extended use. Apply caution
when locking tool in "ON" position and maintain firm
grasp on tool.
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 trig-
ger fully, then release it.
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.