Makita 4324 Saw User Manual
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1. STREET ADRESS Under 19 BE SURE TO COMPLETE THE CUSTOMER S PORTION OF THIS FORM AND RETAIN FOR YOUR RECORDS Please return this portion by facsimile or mail Facsimile No 714 522 8133 e rrr cr FACTORY SERVICE CENTERS 1 800 4 MAKITA RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS ARIZONA 3707 E Broadway Rd Ste 6 Phoenix AZ 85040 602 437 2850 CALIFORNIA 41850 Christy St Fremont CA 94538 5107 510 657 9881 14930 Northam St La Mirada CA 90638 5753 714 522 8088 1970 Fulton Avenue Sacramento CA 95825 916 482 5197 7674 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA 92111 858 278 4471 16735 Saticoy St Ste 105 Van Nuys CA 91406 818 782 2440 COLORADO 11839 E 51st Ave Denver CO 80239 2709 303 371 2850 CUSTOMER S RECORD FLORIDA 750 East Sample Road Pompano Beach FL 33064 954 781 6333 GEORGIA 4680 River Green Parkway NW Duluth GA 30096 770 476 8911 ILLINOIS 1450 Feehanville Dr Mt Prospect IL 60056 6011 847 297 3100 MARYLAND 7397 Washington Boulevard Suite 104 Elkridge MD 21075 410 796 4401 MASSACHUSETTS 232 Providence Hwy Westwood MA 02090 781 461 9754 MINNESOTA 6427 Penn Ave South Richfield MN 55423 612 869 5199 MISSOURI 9876 Watson Road St Louis MO 63126 2221 314 909 9889 NEBRASKA 4129 S2. Taa kita ya Jig Saw MODEL 4324 DOUBLE INSULATION INSTRUCTION MANUAL A WARNING For your personal safety READ and UNDERSTAND before using SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE www makitatools com SPECIFICATIONS Model 4324 Length of stroke 18 mm 11 16 2 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 Ibs e Specifications may differ from country to country GENERAL SAFETY RULES Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice For All Tools A WARNING Read and understand all USA002 2 instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work Area 1 Keep your work area clean and well lit Cluttered benches and dark areas invite acci dents Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes Keep bystanders children and visitors away while operating a power tool Distrac tions can cause you to lose control Electrical Safety 4 Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a pola
3. and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts Avoid accidental starting Be sure switch is off before plugging in Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites accidents Remove adjusting keys or wrenches 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 Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times 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 Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT eye protection Tool Use and Care 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 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 Do not force tool Use the correct tool for your application The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed 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 Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments changing a
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5. WARRANTY MAKITA DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE AFTER THE ONE YEAR TERM OF THIS WARRANTY This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you Makita Corporation Anjo Aichi Japan Made in China Huangpu Jiang Road Kunshan Economic amp Technical Development Zone Jiangsu P R China 884205 945
6. a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating If in doubt use the next heavier gage The smaller the gage num ber the heavier the cord Table 1 Minimum gage for cord Ampere Rating Volts Total length of cord in feet 120 V 25 ft 50 ft 100 ft 150 ft More Than Not More Than AWG 0 6 18 16 16 14 6 10 18 16 14 12 10 12 16 16 14 12 12 16 14 12 Not Recommended 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 USB065 1 1 Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces 3 Avoid cutting nails Inspect workpiece for when performing an operation where the any nails and remove them before opera cutting tools may contact hidden wiring or tion its own cord Contact with a live wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool live 4 DOMO gut hollow pipe and shock the operator Always use safety glasses or goggles Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT safety glasses Do not cut oversize workpiece Check for the proper clearance beyond the workpiece before cutting so that the blade will not strike the floor workbench etc Hold the tool firmly 11 Make sure the blade is not contac
7. 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 To remove the blade follow the installation procedure in reverse NOTE e Occasionally lubricate the roller Hex wrench storage When not in use store the hex wrench as shown in the figure to keep it from being lost 002730 002732 1 Anti splintering device 2 Protrusions OPERATION 002743 1 Cutting line 2 Base Dust cover A CAUTION e 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 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 NOTE e The anti splintering device cannot be used when making bevel cuts A CAUTION e Always hold the base flush with the workpiece Failure to do so may cause blade breakage resulting in a serious injury e Advance the tool very slowly when cutting curves or scrolling Forcing the tool may cause a slanted cutting surface and blade breakage Turn the tool on without the blade making any contact and wait until the blade atta
8. 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 then tighten the bolt to secure it 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 of the base with the fence guide facing up Insert the cir cular guide pin through either of the two holes on the fence guide Screw the threaded knob onto the pin to secure the pin 3 G de lacing Now slide the rip fence to the desired cutting radius and an tighten the bolt to secure it in place Then move the base 3 Rip fence Guide rule 4 Pin all the way forward 1 Threaded knob 002778 1 Rip fence Guide rule MAINTENANCE A 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 car bon brush inspection and replacement any other mainte nance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers always using Makita replacement parts 13 ACCESSORIES 14 A 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 a
9. ccessories or storing the tool Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users Maintain tools with care Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control 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 ser viced before using Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools Use only accessories that are recom mended 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 main tenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury 24 When servicing a tool use only identical replacement parts Follow instructions 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 USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD 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
10. ccessory 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 Memo Memo 16 NS RS E SR toe as OE ENE UNS ER Makita U S A Inc 14930 Northam Street La Mirada CA 90638 5753 AA 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 Service Industrial Maintenance Features Durability Home Maintenance Size Power Hobby Price Other Other Makita Brand 5 Any comments DATE PURCHASED MODEL NO MONTH SERIAL NO STATUS INTL LAST NAME COMPANY Married Single M
11. ins full speed Then rest the base flat on the workpiece and gently move the tool forward along the previously marked cutting line 1 Hex wrench 2 Bolt 3 Base 002749 002750 1 Graduation 2 Edge 002757 10 Bevel cutting A CAUTION e Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before tilting the base e 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 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 cross shaped slot in the base Tilt the base until the desired bevel angle is obtained The edge of the motor housing indicates the bevel angle by grad uations Then tighten the bolt to secure the base 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 ooz7e2 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 core 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 p
12. mild steel stainless steel and plastics For clean cuts in wood and plywood I Small orbit cutting action For cutting mild steel aluminum and hard wood II Medium orbit cutting action For cutting wood and plywood For fast cutting in aluminum and mild steel Il 002707 1 Lock button 2 Switch trigger Large orbit cutting action For fast cutting in wood and plywood Switch action A 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 e Switch can be locked in ON position for ease of operator comfort during extended use Apply caution when locking tool in ON position and maintain firm grasp on tool 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 trig ger fully then release it 002710 1 Speed adjusting dial ASSEMBLY Speed adjusting dial The tool speed can be infinitely adjusted between 500 and 3 100 strokes per minute by turning the adjusting dial Higher 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 piece to be cut However
13. oint positioned just above the workpiece sur face 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 002768 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 11 002772 1 Dust cover 2 Hose 002775 002776 1 Hex wrench 2 Bolt 3 Rip fence Guide rule 4 Guide facing 12 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 NOTE e Dust extraction cannot be performed when making bevel cuts Rip fence optional accessory A CAUTION e 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 will assure fast clean straight cuts To install insert the
14. rized 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 elec trician to install a polarized outlet Do not change the plug in any way Double insula tion El eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system Avoid body contact with grounded sur faces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Replace damaged cords immediately Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock When operating a power tool 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 10 11 12 13 Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury Dress properly Do not wear loose cloth ing or jewelry Contain long hair Keep your hair clothing
15. s are e lead from lead based paints e crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and e arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Warranty Policy Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory It is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase Should any trouble develop during this one year period return the COMPLETE tool freight prepaid to one of Makita s Factory or Authorized Service Centers If inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective workmanship or material Makita will repair or at our option replace without charge This Warranty does not apply where e repairs have been made or attempted by others e repairs are required because of normal wear and tear e the tool has been abused misused or improperly maintained e alterations have been made to the tool IN NO EVENT SHALL MAKITA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMER APPLIES BOTH DURING AND AFTER THE TERM OF THIS
16. the appropriate speed may differ with the type or thickness of the workpiece In general higher speeds will allow you to cut workpieces faster but the service life of the blade will be reduced Workpiece to be cut Number on adjusting dial Wood 5 6 Mild steel Stainless steel Aluminum Plastics A CAUTION e If the tool is operated continuously at low speeds for a long time the motor will get overloaded and heated up e 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 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 may cause insufficient tightening of the blade resulting in a serious personal injury Do not touch the blade or the workpiece immediately after operation they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin e Always secure the blade firmly Insufficient tightening of the blade may cause blade breakage or serious personal injury 002715 1 Blade holder 2 Hex wrench 3 Bolt 002716 1 Bolt 2 Roller 3 Blade 002727 1 Hook 2 Hex wrench To install the blade loosen the bolt counterclockwise on the blade holder with the hex wrench With the
17. ting the workpiece before the switch is turned on Keep hands away from moving parts Do not leave the tool running Operate the tool only when hand held Always switch off and wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the blade from the workpiece 12 13 Do not touch the blade or the workpiece immediately after operation they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin Some material contains chemicals which may be toxic Take caution to prevent dust inhalation and skin contact Follow material supplier safety data 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 002704 1 Cutting action changing lever Position A 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 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 changing lever to the desired cutting action position Refer to the table to select the appropriate cutting action Cutting action Applications 0 Straight line cutting action For cutting
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