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Selecting the cutting action (Fig. 6)

This machine 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 below to select the cutting action.

Position Cutting action Applications

Straight line cutting action For cutting 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.

Medium orbit cutting action For cutting wood and plywood.

For fast cutting in aluminum and mild steel.

III Large orbit cutting action For fast cutting in wood and plywood.

Speed adjusting dial (Fig. 7)

The machine 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 below to select the proper speed

for the workpiece to be cut. However, 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 3 – 6

Stainless steel 3 – 4

Aluminum 3 – 6

Plastics 1 – 4

CAUTION:

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.

Operation (Fig. 8)

CAUTION:

Always hold the machine base flush with the work-

piece. Failure to do so may cause blade breakage,

resulting in a serious injury.

Turn the machine on and wait until the blade attains

full speed. Then rest the machine base flat on the

workpiece and gently move the machine forward

along the previously marked cutting line. When cut-

ting curves, advance the machine very slowly.

Bevel cutting

CAUTION:

•

Always be sure that the machine is switched off and

unplugged before tilting the machine base.

•

Raise the dust cover all the way before making

bevel cuts.

With the machine base tilted, you can make bevel

cuts at any angle between 0° and 45° (left or right).

(Fig. 9)

Loosen the bolt on the back of the machine base with

the hex wrench. Move the machine base so that the

bolt is positioned in the center of the cross-shaped

slot in the machine base. (Fig. 10)

Tilt the machine base until the desired bevel angle is

obtained. The edge of the motor housing indicates the

bevel angle. Check the contact between the back

edge of the blade and the roller, then tighten the bolt

to secure the machine base. (Fig. 11)

Front flush cuts (Fig. 12)

Loosen the bolt on the back of the machine base with

the hex wrench, then move the machine base all the

way back. Then tighten the bolt to secure the machine

base.

Cutouts

Cutouts can be made with either of two methods A or

A) 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. (Fig. 13)

B) Plung cutting: You need not bore a starting hole or

make a lead-in cut if you carefully do as follows.

1. Tilt the machine up on the front edge of the

base, with the blade point positioned just

above the workpiece surface. (Fig. 14)

2. Apply pressure to the machine so that the front

edge of the base will not move when you

switch on the machine and gently lower the

back end of the machine slowly.

3. As the blade pierces the workpiece, slowly

lower the base of the machine down onto the

workpiece surface.

4. Complete the cut in the normal manner.

4324 (E) (’98. 7. 29)

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Brand	Makita
Model	4324
Category	Jigsaws
File type	PDF
File size	0.55 MB

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