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Summary of Contents for 4301BV

Page 1: ...FICATIONS Strokes Overall Net per mln M a x cutting capacities Wood at 90 1 Wood at 45 1 Steel at 90 Length of stroke I length 1 weight Manufacturer reserves the rlght to change specifications wlthout notice Note Specifications may differ from country to country ...

Page 2: ...e tool for purpose not intended for example don t use circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs 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 CO...

Page 3: ... authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center Don t use tool if the switch does not turn it on and off 20 GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces For example pipes radiators ranges refrigerator enclosures 21 REPLACEMENTPARTS When servicing useonly identical...

Page 4: ...ce beneaththe workpiece beforecutting so that 5 Hold the tool firmly 6 Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is 7 Keep hands away from moving parts 8 When cutting through walls floors or wherever live electrical wires may be encountered DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS OF THE TOOL Holdthe tool only by the insulatedgraspingsurfaces to preventelectric shock if you cut thr...

Page 5: ...e 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 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 ...

Page 6: ...e or ot ita1 cutting action Conventional jig saws cut with a straight line action that is the blade moves only up and down in a straight line Your saw also cuts in this manner but for softer workpiece an orbital cutting action can be selected Soft workpiece like wood and plastic permit deep penetration of indi vidual saw teeth The orbital action thrusts the blade forward on the cutting stroke and ...

Page 7: ...n To stop the tool from the locked position pull the trigger fully then release it A speed control screw is provided so that maximum tool speed can be limited vari able Turn the speed control screw clock wise for higher speed and counterclock wise for lower speed CAUTION Before plugging in the tool always check to see that the trigger switch actuates properly and returns to the OFF position when r...

Page 8: ...desired angle The edge of the housing indicates the bevel angle Then check for contact between the back edge of the blade and the roller Now tighten the bolt securely on the back of the base Front flush cuts Loosen the bolt on the back of the base with the hex wrench then slide the base backwards Check the contact between the back edge of the blade and the roller then secure the bolt Edge of housi...

Page 9: ...flat on the workpiece You may then pro ceed 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 edges or make dimensional adjust ments run the blade lightly along the cut edges For smoother cutting of plywoods or other materials with easily splintered surfaces transparent...

Page 10: ...ry Use of the circular guide insures clean smooth cutting of circles radius under 200 mm 7 7 8 and arcs To attach the circular guide use the pin inserting it in the center hole arrow and secure it with the threaded knob Then slide the base of the tool forwards The circular guide attaches to the base of the tool in the same manner as the guide rule Fli pin into rip fence 10 ...

Page 11: ...Metal cutting Always use a suitable coolant cutting oil when cutting metal Failure to do so will cause significant biade wear The underside of the workpiece can be greased instead of using a coolant 11 ...

Page 12: ...an and free to slip in the holders Both carbon brushes should be replaced a t the same time Use only Makita carbon brushes Use a holder brushes brush h screwdriver caps Take i insert the I lolder caps to ou iew remove the brush it the worn carbon 1 ones and secure the I I I L 1 H 5 m m 3 16 To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY repairs any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed b...

Page 13: ...is manual The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons The accessories or attachments should be used only in the proper and intended manner An exception Universal shank jig saw blades with a thickness of 1mm 1 25mm 1 32 3 64 and a length of 58 mm 82 mm 2 9 32 3 7 32 Circular guide assembly Part No 123030 5 Guide rule Part No 164113 2 Hex wrench 3 Part N...

Page 14: ...k 3 30 mm thick 3 10 mm thick for cutt ng 1118 2 118 l 1118 2 lr8 l 1118 1 1 8 11 8 3 8 1 th ck n ate alS 3 55 mm thick 3 55 mm thick 3 30 mm thick 3 10 mm thlck 11 8 2 118 l 1188 2 118 1118 1 lr8 l 1118 3 8 1 Ideal for scroll cutting H H H H 1 5 3 mm thick 1 6 mm thick 1 3 mm thlck Ilr16 118 13 64 l j 4 j 3 64 1 8 Ideal for scroll cutting H ...

Page 15: ...Aug 2 6 84 US JIG SAW Model 4301BV Note The switch and other part configurations may differ from country to country 15 ...

Page 16: ...r Pin 4 HandleSel With llem 61 Screw M4128 WilhWasher RubberPin 4 Sbel Ball 4 CompressionSpnng 4 Lever 23 Screw M4125 WithWasher Guida Pin Flat Washer 8 MAKrA LIMEDONE YEARWARRANTY Warranty Policy Every Makita tool IS thoroualy inspected and tested before leaving the factory It IS warranted to be free of defects from worbnanrhip and matenals for the penod of ONE YEAR from the date of orignal purch...

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