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Jig Saw
MODEL 4323
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 4323 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 1.8 kg (4.0 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. 002707 Switch action 1 CAUTION: Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” 2 position when released. Switch can be locked in “ON” position for ease of operator comfort during extended use. Apply caution 1. Lock button when locking tool in “ON” position and maintain firm 2. Swit
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CAUTION: If the tool is operated continuously at low speeds for a long time, the motor will get overloaded and heated up. The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far as 6 and back to 1. Do not force it past 6 or 1, or the speed adjusting function may no longer work. ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool. 002713 Installing or removing saw blade CAUTION: Always clean out all chips or foreign matter adher
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002727 Hex wrench storage 1 When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the figure to keep it from being lost. 2 1. Hook 2. Hex wrench 002728 Adjusting roller 1 2 Loosen the bolt on the back of the base with the hex wrench. 6 3 Move the retainer so that the roller contacts the blade lightly. 5 Then tighten the bolt to secure the base and the retainer. 4 NOTE: Occasionally lubricate the roller. 1. Retainer 2. Blade 3. Roller 4. Base 5. Bolt 6. Hex wrench 002729 Dust cover CAUTION: Alway
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OPERATION CAUTION: Always hold the base flush with the workpiece. Failure to do so may cause blade breakage, resulting in a serious injury. Advance the tool very slowly when cutting curves or scrolling. Forcing the tool may cause a slanted cutting surface and blade breakage. 002743 Turn the tool on without the blade making any contact and wait until the blade attains full speed. Then rest the base flat on the workpiece and gently move the tool forward along the 1 previously marked cutting li
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002747 Tilt the base until the desired bevel angle is obtained. The 1 2 edge of the motor housing indicates the bevel angle by grad- uations. Then tighten the bolt to secure the base. 1. Graduation 2. Edge 002756 Front flush cuts Loosen the bolt on the back of the base with the hex wrench and slide the base all the way back. Then tighten the bolt to secure the base. Cutouts Cutouts can be made with either of two methods A or B. 002760 A) Boring a starting hole For internal cutouts without a lead
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(4) Complete the cut in the normal manner. 002767 Finishing edges To trim edges or make dimensional adjustments, run the blade lightly along the cut edges. Metal cutting Always use a suitable coolant (cutting oil) when cutting metal. Failure to do so will cause significant blade wear. The underside of the workpiece can be greased instead of using a coolant. 002771 Dust extraction Clean cutting operations can be performed by connecting this tool to a Makita vacuum cleaner. Insert the hose of the
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002774 To install, insert the rip fence into the rectangular hole on the side of the base with the fence guide facing down. Slide the rip fence to the desired cutting width position, 1 then tighten the bolt to secure it. 4 2 3 1. Hex wrench 2. Bolt 3. Rip fence (Guide rule) 4. Guide facing 002779 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 th
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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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FACTORY SERVICE CENTERS 1-800-4-MAKITA RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS ARIZONA FLORIDA MISSOURI PENNSYLVANIA 3707 E. Broadway Rd., Ste. 6 750 East Sample Road 9876 Watson Road 1704 Babcock Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85040 Pompano Beach, FL 33064 St. Louis, MO 63126-2221 Pittsburgh, PA 15209 (602) 437-2850 (954) 781-6333 (314) 909-9889 (412) 822-7370 CALIFORNIA GEORGIA NEBRASKA PUERTO RICO 41850 Christy St. 4680 River Green Parkway NW 4129 S. 84th St. 200 Guayama St. Fremont, CA 94538-5107 Duluth,
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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
