Makita 4333D, Instruction Manual

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Do not touch the blade or the workpiece
immediately after operation; they may be
extremely hot and could burn your skin.
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Always secure the blade firmly. Insufficient
tightening of the blade may cause blade breakage
or serious personal injury.
To install the blade, loosen the screw counterclockwise
on the blade holder with the hex wrench.
With the 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. Then tighten
the screw clockwise to secure the blade.
Fig.6
To remove the blade, follow the installation procedure in
reverse.
NOTE:
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Occasionally lubricate the roller.
Installing the universal shank jig saw blade
Fig.7
If the universal blade clamp 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.
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.
Fig.8
Anti-splintering device
Fig.9
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 fit it into the base from the
back of base.
NOTE:
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The anti-splintering device cannot be used when
making bevel cuts.
Plastic base plate (optional accessory)
Fig.10
Use the plastic base plate when cutting decorative
veneers, plastics, etc. It protects sensitive surfaces from
damage. To replace the base plate, remove the four
screws.
Rip fence (optional accessory)
Fig.11
When cutting widths of under 150 mm repeatedly, use of
the rip fence (guide rule) will assure fast, clean, straight
cuts. To install it, loosen the bolt on the front of the base.
Slip in the rip fence and secure the bolt.
Circular guide (optional accessory)
Fig.12
Use of the circular guide insures clean, smooth cutting of
circles under 200 mm in radius. Insert the pin through
the center hole and secure it with the threaded knob.
Move the base of the tool forward fully. Then install the
circular guide on the base in the same manner as the rip
fence (guide rule).
Plastic cover and vacuum head (optional
accessory)
Fig.13
The vacuum head is recommended to perform clean
cutting operations. Install the plastic cover on the tool by
fitting it into the notches in the tool.
To attach the vacuum head on the tool, insert the hooks
of the vacuum head into the hole in the base. The
vacuum head can be installed on either left or right side
of the base.
Fig.14
Fig.15
Then connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to the vacuum
head.
OPERATION
Fig.16
CAUTION:
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Always hold the base flush with the workpiece.
Failure to do so may cause blade breakage,
resulting in a serious injury.
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Advance the tool very slowly when cutting curves
or scrolling. Forcing the tool may cause a slanted
cutting surface and blade breakage.
Turn the tool on without the blade making any contact
and wait until the blade attains full speed. Then rest the
base flat on the workpiece and gently move the tool
forward along the previously marked cutting line.
NOTE:
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If the tool is operated continuously until the battery
cartridge has discharged, allow the tool to rest for
15 minutes before proceeding with a fresh battery.
Bevel cutting
Fig.17
CAUTION:
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Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
battery cartridge is removed before tilting the base.
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 hex
wrench. Move the base so that the bolt is positioned in
the center of the cross-shaped slot in the base.
Fig.18
Tilt the base until the desired bevel angle is obtained.
The edge of the motor housing indicates the bevel angle
by graduations. Then tighten the bolt to secure the base.
Fig.19