Makita 4324 User manual

Jig Saw
Length
of stroke
18 mm
(1 1 116“)
MODEL 4324
Max. cutting capacities Strokes Overall Net
Wood Mild steel
65 mm 6 mm
(2-9116”) (1 14”)
per minute length weight
207 mm 1.9 kg
(8-1/8”)
(4.2 Ibs)
500 ~ 3,100
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SPEC I F I CAT I 0 N S

IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(For All Tools)
WARNING:
WHEN USING ELECTRICTOOLS, BASICSAFETY
PRECAUTIONSSHOULD ALWAYS
BE FOLLOWEDTO REDUCE
THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND PERSONAL
INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
IO.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools
in damp
or wet locations. Keep work area well
lit. Don't expose power tools to rain.
Don't use tool in presence of flammable liquids or gases.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept away from work area.
Don't
let visitors contact tool or extension cord.
STORE IDLETOOLS. When notinuse, tools should be stored indry, andhigh
or locked-up place
-- out of reach of children.
DON'T FORCETOOL.
It will do thejob better and safer at the ratefor which
it was intended.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job of a
heavy-dutytool. Don't use tool for purpose notintended; for example, don't
use circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs.
DRESS PROPERLY. Don't wear loose clothingor jewelry. They can be caught
in moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protective hair coveringto contain longhair.
USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cuttingoperation is
dusty.
DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank
it to disconnect from
receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It's safer than using
your hand and
it frees both hands to operate tool.
11. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
12. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and
safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing acces-
sories. Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged, haverepairedby autho-
rized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if
damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
13. DISCONNECTTOOLS. When not inuse, before servicing, and when chang-
ing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters.
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14. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to
see that keys and adjustingwrenches are removedfromtoolbeforeturning
it on.
15. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don't carrytool with finger onswitch.
Be sure switch is
OFF when plugging in.
16. EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry
the current your product
will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop
in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table 1 showsthe
correct size touse dependingoncord lengthand nameplate ampere rating.
If
in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the
heavier the cord.
TABLE 1 MINIMUM GAGE FOR CORD SETS
Total Length of Cord in Feet
0- 6
6 - 10
10
- 12
12
- 16
I 0 - 25 I 26 - 50 I 51 - 100 1 101 - 150
18 16 14
16 16 14 12
14 12
Not Recommended
18 16 ;: 1 12
Ampere Rating
More Not More
Than Than
AWG
17. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSIONCORDS. When tool isusedoutdoors, use only
extension cords intended for use outdoors and
so marked.
18. STAY ALERT. Watchwhat you are doing, use common sense. Don't operate
tool when you are tired.
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other
part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that
it will
operate properly and perform itsintendedfunction. Check for alignment of
moving parts, bindingof movingparts, breakageof parts, mounting, andany
other conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that
is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized serv-
ice center unlessotherwise indicatedelsewhere
in this instruction manual.
Have defective switches replaced by authorized service center. Don't use
tool if switch does not turn
it on and off.
20. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICSHOCK. Prevent body contact with grounded
surfaces. For example; pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
21. REPLACEMENTPARTS.When servicing, use only identicalreplacement parts.
22. POLARIZED PLUGS. To reducethe risk of electric shock, thisequipment has
a polarized plug (one blade is 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 notfit, contacta qualified electrician toinstall
the proper outlet. Do not change the plug
in any way.
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VOLTAGE WARNING: Before connectingthe tooltoa power source (receptacle,
outlet, etc.) be sure the voltage supplied is the same as that specified on the
nameplate of the tool. A power source
with voltage greater than that specified
for the toolcan result
in SERIOUS INJURYtothe user - as well as damage to
the tool. If
in doubt, DO NOT PLUG IN THE TOOL. Using a power source with
voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to the motor.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
1. Avoid cuttingnails. Inspectfor and remove all nails from the workpiece be-
2. Do not cut hollow pipe.
3. Do not cut oversize workpiece.
4. Check for the proper clearancebeneath 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" electricalwires may
be encountered,
DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS OF THE TOOL!
Holdthe toolonly bythe insulatedgraspingsurfacesto preventelectric 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 waitfor the blade tocome toa completestop before
11. Do not touch the blade or the workpiece immediatelyafter operation; they
removing the blade from the workpiece.
may be extremely hot and could burn your skin.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Installingor removing the saw blade
CAUTION:
*Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unpluggedbefore installingor removing
the blade.
*Always clean out
all chips or foreign matter adhering to the blade and/or blade holder.
Failuretodo
so maycause insufficient tightening of the blade, resulting in a seriousinjury.
To install the blade, loosen the bolt on the
blade holderwith the hexwrench.
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 securethe blade.
To remove the blade, follow the installation
proceduresin revers.
NOTE:
Occasionallylubricatethe roller
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Hex wrench storage
When not in use, the hex wrench can be
conveniently stored as shown inthe figure.
Dust cover
CAUTION:
Always wear safety goggles even when operating thetoolwith the dust cover lowered.
Lower thedust cover to prevent chips from
flying. However, when making bevel cuts,
raise itall the way.
Switchaction
CAUTION :
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly
and returnsto the "OFF" positionwhen released.
To start the tool, simply pull the trigger.
Release the trigger to stop. For continuous
operation, pull the trigger and then push in
the lock button.
To stop the tool from the locked position,
pull the trigger fully, then releaseit.
Lock button
Switch trigger
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Selectingthe cuttingaction
This tool can be oDerated with an orbital or
0
a straight line (up and down) cuttingaction.
The orbital cutting action thrusts the blade
forward on the cutting stroke and greatly
increases cuttingspeed.
To change the cutting action, just turn the
cutting action changing lever to the desired
cuttingaction position.
Refer to the table below to select the cut-
tingaction.
For cutting
mild steel,stainless steel and plastics
For clean cuts in wood and Dlvwood
Straight line
cutting action
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Medium Orbit cutting action
I1
Lever
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For cuttingwood and plywood.
For fast cutting
in aluminumand mildsteel.
E rp Cuttina action I
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Applications I
Largeorbitcuttingaction For fast
cutting inwood and plywood
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1 Smallorbit cutting action
I For cuttingmildsteel,aluminum and hardwood.
appropriate speed may differ with the type
of thickness of the workpiece. In general,
higher speeds will allow you to cut work-
piecesfaster butthe service life of the bade
will bereduced.
Workpiece to be cut
I Number on adjusting dial
Mild steel
Stainless steel
Aluminum
Plastics I 1-4
Speed adjusting dial
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CAUTION:
The speedadjusting dial canbeturned only as far as
6 andback to 1. Do notforce it past 6
or 1, or thespeedadjusting function may not longer work.
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Operation
CAUTION:
Always hold the tool base flush with the workpiece. Failure to do
so may cause blade
breakage,resultingina serious 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 tool very slowly.
Bevel cutting
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unpluggedbefore tilting the tool base.
Raisethe dust cover all theway before makingbevelcuts.
With the tool base tilted, you can make
bevelcuts at any angle between
0" and 45"
(leftor right).
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Loosen the bolt on the back of the tool
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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
bladeand the roller,then tighten the bolt to
securethe tool base.
Front flush 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
bolt to securethe tool base.
1-7 Hex wrench
A
Indicate
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cutouts
Cutouts can be made with either of two methods A or 0
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 hole
to start your cut.
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B) Plunge cutting You need not bore a
starting hole or make a lead-incut 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 pressureto the tool so that the
front edge of the base will not move
when you switchon the tool and gen-
tly lower the back end of the tool
3 As the blade piercesthe workpiece, slowly lower the baseof the tool downonto the
slowly
workpiece surface.
4. Complete the cut in the normal manner.
Finishing edges
To trim edges or make dimensional adjust-
ments, run the blade lightly along the cut
edges.
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Metalcutting
Always use a suitable coolant (cutting oil) when cutting metal. Failureto do so will cause
significant bladewear. The underside
of the workpiece can be greased instead of using a
coolant
Dust extraction
Clean cutting operations can be performed
by connecting this tool to
a Makita vacuum
cleaner. Insert the hose of the vacuum
cleaner into the hole at the rear of the tool.
Lower the dust cover before operation.
CAUTl
ON :
Dust extraction cannot be performed when
making bevelcuts.
Ripfence (optionalaccessory)
CAUTl ON :
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before installing or removing
accessories
1) Straight cuts
When repeatedly cutting widths of
160 mm (6-9/32”) or less, use of the rip
fence (guide rule)will assurefast, clean,
straight cuts.
To install, insert the rip fence into the
rectangular hole on the side of the tool
base with the fence guide facing down.
Slide the rip fence to the desired cutting
width position, then tighten the bolt to
secure it.
Hex wrench
facing
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2) Circular cuts
When cuttingcirclesor arcs of 170 mm (6-1 1/16") or less in radius, install the rip fence
as follows.
Insertthe rip fence into the rectangularholeon the side of thetool base with the fence
guide facing up. Insertthe circularguide pinthrough the either of the two holes on the
fence guide. Screwthe threaded knobonto the pinto secure the pin. Now slidethe rip
fence to the desired cutting radius, and tighten the bolt to secure
it in place. Then
movethe tool baseall the way forward.
3 Threaded knob
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Anti-splinteringdevice
(optionalaccessory)
For splinter-free cuts, the anti-splintering
device can be used. To install the anti-
splintering device, move the
tool base all
the way forward and insert it between the
two protrusions of thetool base.
CAUTION:
The anti-splintering device cannot be used
when making bevel cuts.
Anti-splintering device
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MAINTENANCE
CAUTl ON :
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unpluggedbefore attempting to perform
inspection or maintenance.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,any other maintenance or adjust-
ment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using
Makita replacement parts.
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION
These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this
manual The use of any other accessories or attachments might present
a risk of injury to persons
The accessories or attachments should be usedonly inthe proper and intended manner
Ripfence set (guiderule)
Part No.192732-4
Hex wrench 3
Part No 783201-2
Hose (Innerdia. 1-1/8")
1.5m (3.3ft) Part No. 192278-0
3.0m
(6.6 ft) Part No. 192279-8
Anti-splintering device (5 per pkg.)
Part No. 192733-2
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Tang Shank Jig saw blades
Feature Teeth Cutting Pkg.
Qty, Part No
/Inch length
9 3-118" 5 792529-7
For fast finish work, especially
#'-' inplywood
#B-11 For fast finish work 9 3" 5 792463-1
#B-12 For fast finish work 6 3-1I8 5 792464-9
#B-13 For roughing-inwork 8 3-ita"
5 792465-7
For splinter-free cuts in wood
#BR-l and plvwood 9 2
"
5 792729-9
#B-14 Ideal for cutting thin materials 9 2" 5 792466-5
#B-15 Ideal for cutting thin materials 18 3-118" 5 792467-3
#B-16 For fast cutting 6 2-314
" 5 792468-1
#B-l6L Ideal for cutting thick materials 6 6-1I8
I' 5 792730.4
#B-17 Ideal for scroll cutting 6 2-314'' 5 792469-9
#B-l8 Ideal for scroll cutting 14 1-314" 5 792470-4
#B-19 For tough plastics and
decorativeveneer finishina 12 2-112" 5 792471-2
#B-21
' For plastic finish work and
touah plastics 12 3" 5 792472-0
Ideal for stainless steel
#B-22
Also for tough plastics 24 2"
5 792473-8
#B-23 Ideal for stainless steel
Also for touqh plastics 14 2" 5 792474-6
#B-24 Ideal for stainless steel
Also for touqh plastics 32 2" 5 792475-4
3"
For hardwoods, thick mild steel plate
#B-25 andtouqh plastics
5 792476-2
#B-26 For scroll cutting in hardwoods
and for tough plastics 9 2-314
'' 5 792477-0
24 2" 5 792478-8
#B-27 Idealfor scroll cutting
For tough plastics
Ideal for stainless steel
#51
Also for tough plastics 24 2-112
rr 5 792428-3
#58 For fast cutting 8 3-118" 5 792429-1
#59 For fast finish work 8 3-118" 5 792430-6
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may differ
from country to country.
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Indication Label
Steel Ball 4
Slop Ring E 4
Housing Set IWith Item 5. 40 & 491
Slratn Relief
Brush Holder
Carbon Brush
Confroller
Ball Bearing 627LLB
ARMATURE ASSEMBLY
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Ball 8edring 608DDW
Push Plate
Balance
Plate
P,,, 3
Slidcr Gciide
0 Rino 5
Compresslo" Spring 4
L~W 18
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nearing case compicte
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Collar Sleeve
Slider
Leaf Spring
Hex Socket Head Bolt M4x8
Blade
Clamp
Safety Wire
Dust Cover
Slider Supporl
Seal Plate
Hex Socket Head Bolt M3x10
Retaining Ring S-6
Dust Seal
Field
Housing
Set IWlIh Item 5 10 & 491
Retainer Complete
P,"
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Holder
Base
Clamp Complete
Hex Socket Head Bolt
Tapping Screw 4x18
Tapping Screw 4x35
Maklta
Label
Name Plate
Poly uretane sponge Seal
Noti, lht~ swttch mi other part spec~lic.mons may dlffer from country 10 counlry
MAKITALIMITEDONE YEAR WARRANTY
Warranty Policy
I:very Makita tool IS thoroughly inspected and tested before leavmg the faclory. It IS warranted to
be free of defects from workmanship and materials for thc penod of ONE YEAR from the date of
original purchase. Should any trouble develop dunng this one-year penod return the COMPLtTI
tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita's Factory or Authorized Servtce Cenicri. If lnspectlon shous
thc trouble IS caused by defective workmanship or matenal. Makita will repair (or at our optmn.
replace) without charge.
This Warranty doesnot apply where:
repairs have been made or allemoted by others.
repairs are required because of normal wear and tear
The tool has been abused, misused or improperly maintained,
alterations have been made IO the tool
IN NO EVENT SHALL MAKITA BE LIABLI: FOR ANY INDIRLCT INClDl NTAL OK CON-
APPLIES BOTH DURING AND AFTER THE TERM
OF THISWARRANTY
MAKITA DISCLAIMS LIABILITY
FOR ANY IMPLED WARRANT1t.S INCLUDING IMPLll D
WARRANTIES
OF "MERCHANTABILITY" AND "bITNLSS FOR i\' SPI ClFlC PlJRPOSl ."
AFTER THEONE-YEAR TERM 01: THISWARRANTY.
SEQUENTIAL
DAMAC~S FROM THE SAL^. OR US~ OFTH~ PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMFK
This Warranty gives YOU specific legal rights, and YOU may alw have other rights whtch vary 1r0m
stale 10 \tale. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limllatlon of incidental or consequent~al
damages,
so the above Imitation or exclusion may not apply to YOU Some <later do not allnu
limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts. so the above lu"atmn may not apply to you
Makita Corporation
3-11 -8, Sumiyoshi-cho,
Anjo, Aichi 446-8502
Japan
884205 - 060
PRINTED IN JAPAN
1999 - 4 - N