Makita 4340CT Instruction Manual page 6

ASSEMBLY
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1. Tool opener
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Workpiece to be cut
Stainless steel
CAUTION:
• The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far 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 fin-
ish, 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 4340FCT only
CAUTION:
• Do not look in the light or see the source of light 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. Be careful not to
scratch the lens of lamp, or it may lower the illumination.
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.
Wood
Mild steel
Aluminum
Plastics
Number on adjusting dial
4 - 5
3 - 5
3 - 4
3 - 5
1 - 4
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