Makita 4340CT Saw User Manual
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1. Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before installing or removing accessories 001924 001925 1 Bolt 2 Fence guide 3 Hex wrench 001926 001927 1 Fence guide 2 Threaded knob 3 Circular guide pin 1 Straight cuts When repeatedly cutting widths of 160 mm or less use of the rip fence will assure fast clean straight cuts To install insert the rip fence into the rectan gular 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 2 Circular cuts When cutting circles or arcs of 170 mm or less in radius install the rip fence as follows Insert the rip fence into the rectangular hole on the side of the tool base with the fence guide facing up Insert the circular guide pin through either of the two holes on the fence guide Screw the threaded knob onto the pin to secure the pin Now slide the rip fence to the desired cutting radius and tighten the bolt to secure it in place Then move the tool base all the way forward NOTE e Always use blades No B 17 B 18 B 26 or B 27 when cutting circles or arcs 11 004446 004447 1 Bolt 2 Rule bar 1 Guide rail adapter 2 Screw 3 Guide rail 001928 1 Cover plate 2 Base 12 Guide rail adapter set accessory When cutting parallel and uniform width or cutting straight the use of the guide2. tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury 10 11 12 13 14 15 GEA001 3 Use safety equipment Always wear eye protec tion Safety equipment such as dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal inju ries Avoid accidental starting Ensure the switch is in the off position before plugging in Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plug ging in power tools that have the switch on invites accidents Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury Do not overreach Keep proper footing and bal ance at all times This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities ensure these are connected and properly used Use of these devices can reduce dust related hazards Power tool use and care 16 17 18 Do not force the power tool Use the correct power tool for your application
3. HSITON3 7 B K ta a A Jig Saw MODEL 4340T MODEL 4340CT MODEL 4340FCT ek INSULATION INSTRUCTION MANUAL A WARNING For your personal safety READ and UNDERSTAND before using SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS Model Length of stroke Max cutting capacities Strokes per minute min Overall length Net weight Safety class For European countries o 11 e Due to our continuing programme of research and development the specifications herein are subject to change without notice e Note Specifications may differ from country to country SYMBOLS END201 2 The following show the symbols used for the equipment Be sure that you understand their meaning before use Li a Read instruction manual 0 MEERE DOUBLE INSULATION ENTRIES Only for EU countries Do not dispose of electric equipment together with household waste material In observance of European Directive 2002 96 EC on waste electric and electronic equipment and its implementation in accordance with national law electric equipment that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility Intended use The tool is intended for the sawing of wood plastic and metal materials As a result of the extensive accessory and saw blade program the tool can be used for many purposes and is very well suited for curved or circular cu
4. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired Disconnect the plug from the power source and or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing power tools Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally 19 Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users 20 Maintain power tools Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation If damaged have the power tool repaired before use Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools 21 Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control 22 Use the power tool accessories and tool bits etc in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool taking into account the working con ditions and the work to be performed Use of the power tool for operations different from those intende
5. able below to select the cutting action 001955 Cutting action Applications E For cutting mild steel stainless steel and plastics Straight line cutting action For clean cuts in wood and plywood Small orbit cutting action For cutting mild steel aluminum and hard wood E E For cutting wood and plywood I Medium orbit cutting action 9 en PY For fast cutting in aluminum and mild steel Large orbit cutting action For fast cutting in wood and plywood 001907 1 Switch trigger 2 Lock button 001908 1 Speed adjusting dial Switch action CAUTION e Before plugging in the tool always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the OFF position when released To start the tool simply pull the switch trigger Release the switch trigger to stop For continuous operation pull the switch trigger and then push in the lock button To stop the tool from the locked position pull the switch trigger fully then release it Speed adjusting dial For 4340CT 4340FCT The tool speed can be infinitely adjusted between 800 and 2 800 strokes per minute by turning the adjusting dial Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in the direction of number 5 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 workpiece to be cut How ever the appropriate speed may differ with the type or thickn
6. adjustment should be per formed by Makita Authorized Service Centers always using Makita replacement parts e 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 e Jig saw blades e Hex wrench 4 e Rip fence guide rule set e Guide rail adapter set e Guide rail set e Anti splintering device e Dust nozzle e Cover plate e Hose For vacuum cleaner 13 Memo Memo 15 Makita Corporation Anjo Aichi Japan 884426E228
7. d could result in a hazardous situation Service 23 Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained 24 Follow instruction for lubricating and changing accessories 25 Keep handles dry clean and free from oil and grease GEBO16 1 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product gained from repeated use replace strict adherence to jig saw safety rules If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly you can suffer serious personal injury 1 Hold power tools by insulated gripping sur faces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord Contact with a live wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool live and shock the operator 2 Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control 3 Always use safety glasses or goggles Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT safety glasses 4 Avoid cutting nails Inspect workpiece for any nails and remove them before operation 5 Do not cut oversize workpiece 6 Check for the proper clearance beyond the workpiece before cutting so that the blade will not strike the floor workbench etc 7 Hold the tool firmly 8 Make sure the blade is not co
8. ess of the work piece In general higher speeds will allow you to cut workpieces faster but the service life of the blade will be reduced ASSEMBLY 001909 1 Tool opener 001956 Workpiece to be cut Number on adjusting dial Mild steel o IT SEE Stainless steel A Aluminum 35 Plastics A Z CAUTION e The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far as 5 and back to 1 Do not force it past 5 or 1 or the speed adjusting function may no longer work The tools equipped with electronic function are easy to operate because of the following features Constant speed control Electronic speed control for obtaining constant speed Possible to get fine fin ish because the rotating speed is kept constant even under load condition Soft start feature Safety and soft start because of suppressed starting shock Lighting up the lamps For 4340FCT only A CAUTION e Do not look in the light or see the source of light directly To turn on the lamp pull the trigger Release the trigger to turn it off NOTE e Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp or it may lower the illumination A CAUTION e Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool Installing or removing saw blade A CAUTION e Always clean out all chips or foreign matter adhering to the blade and or blade holder Failure to do so ma
9. 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 workpiece surface 2 Apply pressure to the 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 base of the tool down onto the workpiece surface 4 Complete the cut in the normal manner 001920 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 001921 1 Dust nozzle 2 Base 001922 001923 1 Dust nozzle 2 Hose for vacuum cleaner 10 Dust extraction The dust nozzle accessory is recommended to perform clean cutting opera tions To attach the dust nozzle on the tool insert the hook of dust nozzle into the hole in the base The dust nozzle can be installed on either left or right side of the base Then connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to the dust nozzle A CAUTION If you try to remove the dust nozzle forcibly the hook of the dust nozzle can be diminished and removed unintentionally during operation Rip fence set accessory Z CAUTION e
10. ntacting the work piece before the switch is turned on Keep hands away from moving parts 10 Do not leave the tool running Operate the tool only when hand held 11 Always switch off and wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the blade from the workpiece 12 Do not touch the blade or the workpiece imme diately after operation they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin 13 Do not operate the tool at no load unnecessar ily 14 Some material contains chemicals which may be toxic Take caution to prevent dust inhala tion and skin contact Follow material supplier safety data 15 Always use the correct dust mask respirator for the material and application you are working with SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 001906 1 Cutting action changing lever Z CAUTION e Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool Selecting the cutting action This 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 cutting stroke and greatly increases cutting speed To change the cutting action just turn the cutting action changing lever to the desired cutting action position Refer to the t
11. rail and the guide rail adapter will assure the production of fast and clean cuts To install the guide rail adapter insert the rule bar into the square hole of the base as far as it goes Secure the bolt with the hex wrench securely Install the guide rail adapter on the rail of the guide rail Insert the rule bar into the square hole of the guide rail adapter Put the base to the side of the guide rail and secure the bolt securely Z CAUTION e Always use blades No B 8 B 13 B 16 B 17 or 58 when using the guide rail and the guide rail adapter Cover plate Use the cover plate when cutting decorative veneers plastics etc It protects sensitive or delicate surfaces from damage Fit it on the back of the tool base 001929 1 Base 2 Anti splintering device MAINTENANCE ACCESSORIES A CAUTION Anti splintering device 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 fit it from the back of tool base When you use the cover plate install the anti splintering device onto the cover plate N CAUTION e The anti splintering device cannot be used when making bevel cuts Z CAUTION e Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY repairs carbon brush inspec tion and replacement any other maintenance or
12. rk area safety 1 Keep work area clean and well lit Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents Do not operate power tools in explosive atmos pheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes Keep children and bystanders away while oper ating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control Electrical safety 4 Power tool plugs must match the outlet Never modify the plug in any way Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed grounded power tools Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi tions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord for carrying pulling or unplugging the power tool Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock When operating a power tool outdoors use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock Personal safety 9 Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power
13. s full speed Then rest the tool base flat on the workpiece and gently move the tool forward along the previ ously marked cutting line When cutting curves advance the tool very slowly 001914 001915 1 Base 2 Bolt 3 Hex wrench 001916 Graduations Bevel slot Base V notch Bolt Gear housing O O1 BB OO ND 001917 1 Base 2 Bolt 3 Hex wrench Bevel cutting Z CAUTION e Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before tilting the tool base With the tool base tilted you can make bevel cuts at any angle between 0 and 45 left or right 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 the bevel slot in the base Tilt the base until the desired bevel angle is obtained The V notch of the gear housing indicates the bevel angle by graduations Then tighten the bolt firmly to secure the 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 secure the tool base Cutouts Cutouts can be made with either of two methods A or B 001918 KA Boring a starting hole For internal cutouts without a lead in cut from an edge pre drill a starting hole 12 mm or more in diameter Insert the blade into this hole to start your cut 001919 B Plunge cutting You need not bore a starting hole or
14. ts Power supply The tool should be connected only to a power supply of the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate and can only be operated on single phase AC supply They are double insulated in accordance with European Standard and can therefore also be used from sockets without earth wire For European countries only Noise and Vibration The typical A weighted sound pressure level is 85 dB A Uncertainty is 3 dB A The noise level under working may exceed 85 dB A Wear ear protection The typical weighted root mean square acceleration value is 6 m s These values have been obtained according to EN60745 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in compliance with the following standards of stand ardized documents EN60745 EN55014 EN61000 in accordance with Council Directives 89 336 EEC 98 37 EC Yasuhiko Kanzaki CE 2005 Director MAKITA INTERNATIONAL EUROPE LTD Michigan Drive Tongwell Milton Keynes Bucks MK15 8JD ENGLAND Responsible manufacturer Makita Corporation Anjo Aichi Japan GENERAL SAFETY RULES A WARNING Read all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury The term power tool in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains operated corded power tool or battery operated cordless power tool SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Wo
15. y cause insufficient tightening of the blade resulting in a serious injury e Do not touch the blade or the workpiece immediately after operation they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin e Tighten the saw blade securely Failure to do so may cause a serious injury e When you remove the saw blade be careful not to hurt your fingers with the top of the blade or the tips of workpiece To install the blade open the tool opener to the position shown in the figure 001910 1 Blade clamp 2 Jig saw blade 3 Protrusions 001911 001912 1 Base 2 Hex wrench OPERATION 001913 1 Cutting line 2 Base Keeping that situation insert the saw blade into the blade clamp as far as the two protrusions of the blade can not be seen Return the tool opener to its original position After installing always make sure that the blade is securely held in place by trying to pull it out N CAUTION e Do not open the tool opener excessively or it may cause tool damage To remove the blade open the tool opener to the position shown in the figure Pull the saw blade out toward the base NOTE e Occasionally lubricate the roller Hex wrench storage When not in use the hex wrench can be conveniently stored A CAUTION e Always hold the tool base flush with the workpiece Failure to do so may cause blade breakage resulting in a serious injury Turn the tool on and wait until the blade attain
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