Makita 4323 User manual

Jig Saw
Mode'
4322
4323
MODEL 4322
MODEL 4323
Strokes Overall Net
Length Max. cutting capacities
of stroke Wood Mild steel per minute length weight
207 mm 1.8 kg
18
mm 65 mm 6 mm 3,100
(11/16") (2-9116") (114") 500 ~ 3,1130 (8-118") (4.0 Ibs)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DOUBLE
INSU 1 AT ION

GENERAL SAFETY RULES
(For All Tools)
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure
tofollow
all instructions listed below, may result inelectric
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
WORK AREA
1. Keepyour work area cleanand well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite
accidents.
2. Donotoperate power tools in explosiveatmospheres, such as in the presence
of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may
ignite the dust or fumes.
3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to loose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
4. Double Insulatedtools are equipped witha polarizedplug(onebladeis wider
than the other.) This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
If the
plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change
the plug
in any way. Double insulation H eliminates the need for the three
wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.
5. Avoid body contact withgrounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
grounded.
6. Don't expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power
tool
will increase the risk of electric shock.
7. Do notabuse the cord. Never use the cordtocarry the tools or pullthe plug
from an outlet. Keep cordaway from heat, oil, sharp edges or movingparts.
Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
8. Whenoperating a powertool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked
"W-A' or "W." These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk
of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
9. Stay alert, watch what youare doing and usecommonsense when operating
a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication.
A momentof inattentionwhile operating powertools
may result in serious personal injury.
IO. Dress properly. Do notwear loose clothing orjewelry. Contain long hair. Keep
your hair, clothing, and glovesaway from movingparts. Loose clothes, jewelry
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
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11. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in. Carrying
tools with your finger onthe switch or plugging intools that have the switch
on invites accidents.
12. Remove adjusting keys or switches before turning the tool on. A wrench or
a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result
in personal
injury.
13. Donotoverreach.Keep properfooting and balanceatalltimes. Proper footing
and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
14. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate
conditions.
TOOL USE AND CARE
15. Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to
a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable
and may lead to
loss of control.
16. Do notforce tool. Usethe correct toolfor your application. The correct tool
will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
17. Do not use tool if switch does not turn
it on or off. Any tool that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
18. Disconnectthe plugfrom the power source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
19. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons.
Tools
are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
20. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained tools, withsharp cutting edges are less likelyto bind and are easier
to control.
21. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and
any other condition that may affect the tools operation. If damaged, have
the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused
by poorly main-
tained tools.
22. Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your
model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous
when used on another tool.
SERVICE
23.
Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service
or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of
injury.
24. When servicing a tool,
use only identical replacement parts. Follow instruc-
tions
in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts
or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of electric shock
or injury.
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Specific Safety Rules
1. Avoid cutting nails. Inspectfor and remove all nails from the workpiece be-
2. Do not cut hollow pipe.
3. Do not cut oversize workpiece.
4. Checkfor the proper clearance beneath the workpiece before cutting so that
5. Hold the tool firmly.
6. Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is
7. Keep hands away from moving parts.
8. When cuttingthrough walls, floors or wherever "live" electrical wires may
be encountered,
DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS OF THE TOOL!
Holdthe toolonly bythe insulatedgraspingsurfaces topreventelectric shock
if you cut through a "live" wire.
fore operation.
the blade will not strike the floor, workbench, etc.
turned on.
9. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool only when hand-held.
IO. Always switchoff and wait for the blade tocometoa completestop before
11. Do not touch the blade or the workpiece immediately after operation; they
removing the blade from the workpiece.
may be extremely hot and could burn your skin.
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SYMBOLS
The followings show the symbols used for tool.
v ................................. volts
A ................................. amperes
Hz ................................. herts
h
................................. hours
min
................................. minutes
S ................................. seconds
kg
................................. kilograms
% ................................. alternating current
- direct current
--__
.................................
n, ................................. no load speed
%
................................. alternating or direct current
................................. Class II Construction
A ................................. splash-proof construction
bb ................................. watertight construction
... /min
cb’ ................................. number of blow
................................ revolutions or reciprocation per minute
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Installing or removingthe saw blade
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before installing or removing
the blade.
*Always clean out all chips or foreign matter adhering to the blade and/or blade holder.
Failuretodo
so maycauseinsufficient tightening of the blade, resulting inaserious injury.
To install the blade, loosen the bolt on the
blade holder withthe hex wrench.
Blade holder
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 the roller. Then tighten
the bolt to secure the blade.
To remove the blade, follow the installation
procedures in revers.
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Adjusting roller
Loosen the bolt on the back of the tool
base with the hex wrench. Move the re-
tainer
so that the roller contacts the blade
lightly. The tighten the bolt to secure the
tool baseand the retainer.
NOTE:
Occasionallylubricate the roller.
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Hexwrench storage
When not in use, the hex wrench can be
conveniently stored as shown in the figure.
Dust cover
CAUTION:
Always wear safety goggles even when operating the tool with the dust cover lowered
Lower the dust cover to prevent chips from
flying. However, when making bevel cuts,
raise
it all the way.
Switch action
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly
and returns to the "OFF" positionwhen released
To start the tool, simply pull the trigger.
Releasethe trigger to stop. For continuous
operation, pull the trigger and then push in
the lock button.
To stop the tool from the locked position,
pullthe trigger fully, then releaseit.
Lock button
1 Switch trigger
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Speed adjusting dial
For
4323 only
The tool speed can be infinitely adjusted between 500 and 3,100 strokes per minute by
turningthe adjusting dial. Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned inthe direction
of number
6; lower speed is obtained when it isturned in the direction of number 1. Refer
to the table below to select the proper speed for the workpiece to be cut. However, the
appropriate speed may differ with the type
of thickness of the workpiece. In general,
higher speeds
will allow you to cut work-
Speedadjusting dial
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Wood
Mildsteel
Stainless steel
pieces faster but the service life of the
bade
will be reduced.
WorkDiece to becut
I Number onadlustins dial
5-6
3-6
3-4
Aluminum I 3-6
Plastics I 1-4
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CAUTION:
The speed adjusting dial can beturnedonly as far as
6 and back to 1. Do not force it past 6
or 1, or the speed adjusting function may not longer work.
Operation
CAUTION:
Always hold the tool base flush with the workpiece. Failure to do
so may cause blade
breakage, resulting inaserious injury.
Turn the tool on and wait until the blade
attains full speed. Then rest the tool base
flat on the workpiece and gently move the
tool forward along the previously marked
cutting line. When cutting curves, advance
the toolvery slowly.
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Bevel cutting
CAUTION:
*Always be sure that the tool is switched
off and unplugged before tilting the tool base.
Raise the dust cover all the way before making bevel cuts.
With the tool base tilted,
you can make
bevel cuts at any angle between0" and
45"
(leftor right).
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Loosenthe bolt on the back of the tool base
with the hex wrench. Move the tool base
so that the bolt is positioned in the center
of the cross-shapedslot in the tool base.
Tilt the tool base until the desired bevel
angle is obtained. The edge of the motor
housing indicates the bevel angle. Check
the contact between the back edge
of the
blade and the roller, then tighten the bolt to
secure the tool base.
Indicate A
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Frontflush cuts
Loosen the bolt on the back of the tool
base with the hex wrench, then move the
tool base
all the way back.Then tighten the
boltto secure the tool base.
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Base
cutouts
Cutouts can be madewitheither of two methods A or B.
A) Boring a starting hole: For internal cut-
outs without
a lead-incut from an edge,
pre-drill
a starting hole 12 mm (1/2”) or
more in diameter. Insert the blade into
this holeto start your cut.
B) Plungcutting:You need not bore astart-
ing hole or make
a lead-in cut if you
carefully do as follows.
1. Tilt the tool up on the front edge of
the base with the blade point posi-
tioned just above the workpiece sur-
face.
2. Apply pressuretothe tool
so that the
front edge of the base
will not move
when you switch
on the tool and
gently lower the back end of the tool
slowly.
3. As the blade pierces the workpiece, slowly lower the baseof the tool down onto the
4. Complete the cut in the normal manner.
workpiece surface.
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