Dust Extraction - Makita M4301 Manuel D'instructions

Metal cutting
Always use a suitable coolant (cutting oil) when cutting
metal. Failure to do so will cause significant jig saw
blade wear. The underside of the workpiece can be
greased instead of using a coolant.

Dust extraction

► Fig.14: 1. Hose
Clean cutting operations can be performed by con-
necting this tool to a Makita vacuum cleaner. Insert the
hose of the vacuum cleaner into the hole at the rear of
the tool.
NOTE: Dust extraction cannot be performed when
making bevel cuts.
Rip fence
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before installing or
removing accessories.
Straight cuts
When repeatedly cutting widths of 160 mm or less, use
of the rip fence will assure fast, clean, straight cuts.
► Fig.15: 1. Rip fence (Guide rule)
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, then tighten the bolt to secure it.
► Fig.16: 1. Hex wrench 2. Bolt 3. Fence guide 4. Rip
fence (Guide rule)
Circular cuts
When cutting circles or arcs of 170 mm or less in radius,
install the rip fence as follows.
► Fig.17: 1. Rip fence (Guide rule)
1.
Insert the rip fence into the rectangular hole on the
side of the base with the fence guide facing up.
2. 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.
► Fig.18: 1. Threaded knob 2. Fence guide 3. Rip
fence (Guide rule) 4. Pin
3.
Slide the rip fence to the desired cutting radius,
and tighten the bolt to secure it in place. Then move the
base all the way forward.
NOTE: Always use jig saw blades No. B-17, B-18,
B-26 or B-27 when cutting circles or arcs.
Anti-splintering device for steel
base
Optional accessory
► Fig.19: 1. Anti-splintering device 2. Protrusion
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: The anti-splintering device cannot be used
when making bevel cuts.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other
maintenance or adjustment should be performed by
Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.
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