Functional Description - Makita 4341FCT Instruction Manual

FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
1. Cutting action changing lever
Position
0
I
II
III
1. Switch lever
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
1
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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CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always be sure that the tool
is switched off.
To start the tool, slide the switch lever to the "I" position. To
stop the tool, slide the switch lever to the "O" position.
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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
number 5; lower speed is obtained when it is turned in the
direction of number 1.
Refer to the table to select the proper speed for the work-
piece to be cut. However, the appropriate speed may differ
with the type or thickness of the workpiece. In general, higher
speeds will allow you to cut workpieces faster but the service
life of the blade will be reduced.
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.