Makita 4331D Instruction Manual

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6FUNCTIONALDESCRIPTION CAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge isremoved before adjusting or checking function on the tool.Installing or removing battery cartridge• Always switch off the tool before insertion or removal of the batterycartridge.• To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from the tool while pressingthe buttons on both sides of the cartridge.• To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the battery cartridgewith the groove in the housing and slip it into place. Always insert it all theway until it locks in place with a little click. If not, it may accidentally fallout of the tool, causing injury to you or someone around you.• Do not use force when inserting the battery cartridge. If the cartridgedoes not slide in easily, it is not being inserted correctly.Selecting the cutting actionThis tool can be operated with an orbital or a straight line (up and down) cut-ting action. The orbital cutting action thrusts the blade forward on the cuttingstroke and greatly increases cutting speed.To change the cutting action, just turn the cutting action changing lever to thedesired cutting action position. Refer to the table to select the appropriate cut-ting action.Switch actionCAUTION:• Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool, always check to seethat the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” positionwhen released.To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock-off button isprovided.To start the tool, push in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger. Releasethe switch trigger to stop.1. Button2. Battery cartridge1 20027021. Cutting action changing lever1002705Position0IIIIIIApplicationsCutting actionStraight line cutting actionSmall orbit cutting actionMedium orbit cutting actionLarge orbit cutting actionFor 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.0027881. Lock-off button2. Switch trigger12002708