Makita 4324 Instruction Manual

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6ENGLISHExplanation of general view1 Bolt2 Hex wrench3 Loosen4 Blade holder5 Jig saw blade6 Roller7 Hook8 Dust cover9 Switch trigger10 Lock button11 Cutting action changing lever12 Speed adjusting dial13 Cutting line14 Base15 Bolt16 Graduations17 Edge of motor housing18 Starting hole19 Hose20 Rip fence21 Bolt22 Fence guide23 Threaded knob24 Circular guide pin25 Protrusions26 Anti-splintering deviceSPECIFICATIONSModel 4324Length of stroke .................................................... 18 mmStrokes per minute ....................................... 500 – 3,100Cutting capacitiesWood ................................................................. 65 mmMild steel ............................................................. 6 mmOverall length ..................................................... 207 mmNet weight ............................................................. 1.9 kg• Due to our continuing program of research and devel-opment, the specifications herein are subject to changewithout notice.• Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.Power supplyThe tool should be connected only to a power supply ofthe same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and canonly be operated on single-phase AC supply. They aredouble-insulated in accordance with European Standardand can, therefore, also be used from sockets withoutearth wire.Safety hintsFor your own safety, please refer to the enclosed safetyinstructions.ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES1. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove allnails from the workpiece before operation.2. Do not cut hollow pipe.3. Do not cut oversize workpiece.4. Check for the proper clearance beneath theworkpiece before cutting so that the blade willnot strike the floor, workbench, etc.5. Hold the tool firmly.6. Make sure the blade is not contacting the work-piece before the switch is turned on.7. Keep hands away from moving parts.8. When cutting through walls, floors or wherever“live” electrical wires may be encountered, DONOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS OF THE TOOL!Hold the tool only by the insulated grasping sur-faces to prevent electric shock if you cut througha “live” wire.9. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the toolonly when hand-held.10. Always switch off and wait for the blade to cometo a complete stop before removing the bladefrom the workpiece.11. Do not touch the blade or the workpiece immedi-ately after operation; they may be extremely hotand could burn your skin.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSInstalling or removing saw blade (Fig. 1 & 2)CAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before installing or removing the blade.• Always clean out all chips or foreign matter adhering tothe blade and/or blade holder. Failure to do so maycause insufficient tightening of the blade, resulting in aserious injury.To install the blade, loosen the bolt on the blade holderwith the hex wrench. With the blade teeth facing forward,insert the blade into the blade holder as far as it will go.Make sure that the back edge of the blade fits into theroller. Then tighten the bolt to secure the blade.To remove the blade, follow the installation procedures inreverse.NOTE:Occasionally lubricate the roller.Hex wrench storage (Fig. 3)When not in use, the hex wrench can be convenientlystored as shown in Fig. 3.Dust cover (Fig. 4)CAUTION:Always wear safety goggles even when operating the toolwith the dust cover lowered.Lower the dust cover to prevent chips from flying. How-ever, when making bevel cuts, raise it all the way.Switch action (Fig. 5)CAUTION:Before plugging in the tooltool, always check to see thatthe switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the“OFF” position when released.To start the tool, simply pull the trigger. Release the trig-ger to stop. For continuous operation, pull the trigger andthen push in the lock button. To stop the tool from thelocked position, pull the trigger fully, then release it.