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Summary of Contents for 4302C

Page 1: ... 60 mm 10 mm 2 3 8 3 8 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS weight Strokes Overall per minute length M a x c u t t i n y capacities Steel Length of stroke x Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice Note Specifications may differ from country to country ...

Page 2: ...job of a heavy duty tool Don t use tool for purpose not intended DRESS PROPERLY Don t wear loose clothing or jewelry They can be caught in moving parts Rubber gloves and non skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair USE SAFETY GLASSES Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty DON T ABUSE CORD Never carry tool by cord or ya...

Page 3: ...r 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 unless otherwise indicated elsewhere 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 19 GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK Prevent body contact with grounded ...

Page 4: ...wherever live electrical wires may be encountered DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS OF THE TOOL Hold the tool only by the insulated grasping surfaces to prevent electric 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 switch off and wait for the blade to come to...

Page 5: ...de teeth facing forward insert the blade into the blade holder as far as it will go Make sure that the back edqe of the blade J g saw fits into the roller and tighten the bolt securely with the hex wrench CAUTION Use a lubricant or cutting oil between the blade and roller when cutting iron or composi tion board etc Failure to do so will shorten the service life of your blade and roller 5 ...

Page 6: ... is used you can use blades of other makes which have a universal shank like the one shown in the figure with a blade width of 6 35 mm 1 4 I Insert the blade into the blade holder as far as it will go Make sure that the end of the blade shank reaches the bottom of the inner slit and tighten the bolt securely with the hex wrench T h e end of the blade shank should reach the 6 ...

Page 7: ...rbital setting To select straight line or orbital cutting adjust the number on the saw Position 0 For cutting in mild steel stainless steel and plastics For clean cuts in wood and plywood Position I For cutting in mild steel aluminum and hard wood Position I1 For cutting in wood and plywood For fast cutting in aluminum and mild steel Position 111 For fast cutting in wood and plywood Switch action ...

Page 8: ...and the 1 Strokes per minute 1 000 1 1 200 1 1 700 1 2 200 1 2 700 1 3 000 Refer to the table on the right to select Workpiece suggested speed for the workpiece to be cut However proper speed may differ Wood depending upon the type or thickness of Steel the workpiece Stainless steel Aluminum Plastics In general higher speeds will allow you to cut a workpiece faster but the service life of the blad...

Page 9: ...ove the tool forward along the previously marked cut ting line When cutting curves advance the tool very slowly I CAUTION Failure to hold the tool base flush with the workpiece may cause blade breakage Bevel cutting With the base tilted you can make bevel cuts a t any angle between 0 and 45 left or right Edge of housing I 9 ...

Page 10: ...sts against the workpiece Switch the tool on and lower the back end of the tool slowly gradually allowing the blade to saw through the workpiece until the base is able to sit flat on the workpiece YOUmay then proceed forward with the cut in a normal manner If using a drill for a starting hole bore a hole over 12 mm 1 2 in diameter Then insert the blade in it and proceed Finishing edges To trim edg...

Page 11: ...tach the guide rule rip fence secure the rule holder to the base with the screw do not tighten Insert the guide rule between the base and the rule holder Now tighten the screw with the hex wrench Using circular guide Use of the circular guide insures clean smooth cutting of circles radius under 200 m m 7 7 8 and arcs Guide Circular guide 11 ...

Page 12: ...rds The circular guide attaches to the base of the tool in the same manner as the guide rule rip fence Metal cutting Always use a suitable coc _rnt cutting c when cutting metal Failure to cause significant blade wear 1 do s o will The underside of the workpiece greased instead of using a coolant can be Fit pin into this hole I Pin for circular guide 12 ...

Page 13: ...d only in the proper and intended manner A n exception Universal shank jig saw blades with a thickness of 1 mm 1 25mm 1 32 3 64 and a length of 58 mm 82 mm 2 9 32 3 7 32 Teeth Effective cutting Part No per inch blade length 792469 9 6 70 mm 2314 I 0 Circular guide assembly Part No 123030 5 p e No H 18 Na B 19 No B 21 0 Hex Wrench 3 Part No 783201 2 792470 4 14 45 mni I1 3 4 i 792471 2 12 65mm1 12 ...

Page 14: ...ng stainless steel For fast cutting No 59 For fast finish work No 8 10 For fast finish work especially in plywood No 8 11 For fast finish work No 8 12 For fast finish work No 8 13 For roughing in work No 8 14 Ideal for cutting thin materials No 8 15 Ideal for cutting thin materials For fast cutting No 8 16 No 8 17 Ideal for scroll cutting No 8 18 Ideal for scroll cutting No 8 19 Cuts on down strok...

Page 15: ...Oct 01 87 EN ELECTRONIC JIG SAW Model 4302C Note The switch noise suppressor and other part configurations may differ from country to country 15 ...

Page 16: ...3 2 CO f Ole PrOfeCfor Nofe The switch and Other pari s ec111calions may differ from country 10 country MAKITAL I M I T E DONE YEARWARRANTY Warranty Policy Every Maklta tool IS thorou ly inspected and teated before leaving the factory It is warranted to be free of defects from w o r k i s h i p and materials f o the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchue Should any trouble develop du...

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