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Jig Saw
MODEL 4324
DOUBLE
INSULATION
INSTR U CTION MANU AL
WARNING:
For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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SPECIFICATIONS Model 4324 Length of stroke 18 mm (11/16”) Wood 65 mm (2-9/16”) Max. cutting capacities Mild steel 6 mm (1/4”) Strokes per minute 500 - 3,100/min Overall length 207 mm (8-1/8”) Net weight 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs) • Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Specifications may differ from country to country. GENERAL SAFETY RULES USA002-2 (For All Tools) WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result
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5. Avoid body contact with grounded sur- 14. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety refrigerators. There is an increased risk of shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must electric shock if your body is grounded. be used for appropriate conditions. Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT eye protection. 6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will Tool Use and Care increase t
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24. When servicing a tool, use only identical SERVICE replacement parts. Follow instructions in 23. Tool service must be performed only by the Maintenance section of this manual. qualified repair personnel. Service or main- Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow tenance performed by unqualified personnel Maintenance instructions may create a risk of could result in a risk of injury. electric shock or injury. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD: Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. W
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8. Make sure the blade is not contacting the 12. Do not touch the blade or the workpiece workpiece before the switch is turned on. immediately after operation; they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin. 9. Keep hands away from moving parts. 13. Some material contains chemicals which 10. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the may be toxic. Take caution to prevent tool only when hand-held. dust inhalation and skin contact. Follow 11. Always switch off and wait for the blade to materia
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FUNCTIONAL CAUTION: DESCRIPTION Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool. 002704 Selecting the cutting action 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.
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002710 Speed adjusting dial The tool speed can be infinitely adjusted between 500 and 3,100 strokes per minute by turning the adjusting dial. Higher 1 speed is obtained when the dial is turned in the direction of number 6; 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- 1. Speed adjusting dial piece to be cut. However, the appropriate speed may differ with the type or thickness of the workpiece. In general, highe
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002715 To install the blade, loosen the bolt counterclockwise on the blade holder with the hex wrench. 1 3 2 1. Blade holder 2. Hex wrench 3. Bolt 002716 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 clockwise to secure the blade. 1 2 To remove the blade, follow the installation procedure in reverse. 3 NOTE: 1. Bolt Occasionally lubricate the roller. 2. Roll
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Dust cover 002730 CAUTION: Always wear safety goggles even when operating the tool with the dust cover lowered. 1 Lower the dust cover to prevent chips from flying. However, when making bevel cuts, raise it all the way. 1. Dust cover 002732 Anti-splintering device (optional accessory) For splinter-free cuts, the anti-splintering device can be used. To install the anti-splintering device, move the base all the way forward and insert it between the two protrusions of the base. 1 2 NOTE: The an
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002749 Bevel cutting CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before tilting the base. Raise the dust cover all the way before making bevel cuts. With the base tilted, you can make bevel cuts at any angle between 0° and 45° (left or right). 002748 Loosen the bolt on the back of the base with the hex wrench. Move the base so that the bolt is positioned in the center of 1 the cross-shaped slot in the base. 2 3 1. Hex wrench 2. Bolt 3. Base 002750 Tilt the base until
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Cutouts Cutouts can be made with either of two methods A or B. 002762 A) Boring a starting hole For internal cutouts without a lead-in cut 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. 1 1. Starting hole 002761 B) Plunge cutting You need not bore a starting 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 positioned just above the workpi
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002772 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 1 the dust cover before operation. NOTE: 2 Dust extraction cannot be performed when making bevel 1. Dust cover cuts. 2. Hose Rip fence (optional accessory) CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before installing or removing accessories. 002775 1. Straight cuts When
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002777 2. Circular cuts When cutting circles or arcs of 170 mm (6 - 11/16”) or less in radius, install the rip fence as follows. Insert the rip fence into the rectangular hole on the side 1 of the base with the fence guide facing up. Insert the cir- 2 cular guide pin through either of the two holes on the fence guide. Screw the threaded knob onto the pin to 3 4 secure the pin. 1. Threaded knob Now slide the rip fence to the desired cutting radius, and 2. Guide facing tighten the bolt to secure i
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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. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose. If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories, ask your local Makita service center. Jig saw blades Hex wrench 3 Rip fence (guide rule) set Anti-splintering device Hose (For vacuum cleaner
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MAIL THIS PORTION Your answers to the following questions are appreciated. 1. This product was purchased from: 3. How did you learn about this product: Home Center Other ( ) Magazine Radio Hardware/Lumber Store From Dealer Exhibition Tool Distributor Newspaper From Friend Industrial Supply Store Display Previous Usage Construction Supply Catalog Other ( ) 2. Use of the product is intended for: 4. Most favored points are: Construction Trade Design Repair Se
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WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: lead from lead-based paints, crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of
