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WARNING:

For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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Jig Saw

MODEL 4323

DOUBLE
INSULATION

Summary of Contents for 4323

Page 1: ... R U C T I O N M A N U A L WARNING For your personal safety READ and UNDERSTAND before using SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE w w w m a k i t a t o o l s c o m Jig Saw MODEL 4323 DOUBLE INSULATION ...

Page 2: ...ks which may ignite the dust or fumes 3 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 polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does...

Page 3: ...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 Use clamps or other practical way to secur...

Page 4: ...SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES USB065 1 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 1 Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tools may contact hidden wiring or its own cord Contact with a live wire w...

Page 5: ...op before removing the blade from the workpiece 12 Do not touch the blade or the workpiece immediately after operation they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin 13 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 WARNING MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stat...

Page 6: ... stop the tool from the locked position pull the switch trig ger fully then release it 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 t...

Page 7: ...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 Always secure the blade firmly Insufficient tightening of the blade may cause blade breakage or serious personal injury To install the blade loosen the bolt counterclockwise on the blade holder with the hex wrench With...

Page 8: ... 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 The anti splintering devic...

Page 9: ...ase flat on the workpiece and gently move the tool forward along the previously marked cutting line Bevel cutting CAUTION Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before tilting the base 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...

Page 10: ... 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 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 point positioned just above the workpiece sur face 2 Apply pressure to the tool so that the front edge of the base wi...

Page 11: ...perations 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 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 1 Stra...

Page 12: ...aded knob onto the pin to secure the pin Now 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 MAINTENANCE CAUTION 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 replaceme...

Page 13: ...y other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons Only use accessory 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 ...

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Page 17: ...17 First Class Postage Required Post Office will not deliver without proper postage Makita U S A Inc 14930 Northam Street La Mirada CA 90638 5753 Fold Cut ...

Page 18: ...ability Power Other Design Features Size Price Makita Brand 5 Any comments MAIL THIS PORTION Your answers to the following questions are appreciated BE SURE TO COMPLETE THE CUSTOMER S PORTION OF THIS FORM AND RETAIN FOR YOUR RECORDS DATE PURCHASED MODEL NO SERIAL NO INTL LAST NAME COMPANY NAME STREET ADRESS CITY STATE AGE ZIP CODE PHONE AREA CODE STATUS Married SEX M F Single MONTH DAY YEAR Under ...

Page 19: ... St Louis MO 63126 2221 314 909 9889 NEBRASKA 4129 S 84th St Omaha NE 68127 402 597 2925 NEVADA 3375 S Decatur Blvd Suites 22 24 Las Vegas NV 89102 702 368 4277 NEW JERSEY 251 Herrod Blvd Dayton NJ 08810 1539 609 655 1212 NEW YORK 4917 Genessee Street Cheektowaga NY 14225 716 685 9503 OREGON 828 19th Avenue N W Portland OR 97209 503 222 1823 PENNSYLVANIA 1704 Babcock Blvd Pittsburgh PA 15209 412 8...

Page 20: ...e 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 repairs have been made or attempted by others repairs are required because of normal wear and tear the tool has been abused misused or improperly maintained alterations have b...

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