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Service

1. 

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified 

repair person using only identical replacement 
parts.

 This will ensure that the safety of the power 

tool is maintained.

2. 

Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.

3. 

Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and 
grease.

Recipro saw safety warnings

1. 

Hold power tool by insulated gripping sur-
faces, when performing an operation where 
the cutting accessory may contact hidden wir-
ing or its own cord.

 Cutting accessory contacting 

a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the 

power tool "live" and could give the operator an 
electric shock.

2. 

Use clamps or another practical way to secure 
and support the workpiece to a stable plat-
form.

 Holding the work by hand or against your 

body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of 

control.

3. 

Always use safety glasses or goggles. 
Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT safety 
glasses.

4. 

Avoid cutting nails. Inspect workpiece for any 
nails and remove them before operation.

5. 

Do not cut oversize workpiece.

6. 

Check for the proper clearance beyond the 
workpiece before cutting so that the blade will 

not strike the floor, workbench, etc.

7. 

Hold the tool firmly.

8. 

Make sure the blade is not contacting the 
workpiece before the switch is turned on.

9. 

Keep hands away from moving parts.

10. 

Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool 
only when hand-held.

11. 

Always switch off and wait for the blade to 
come to a complete stop before removing the 
blade from the workpiece.

12. 

Do not touch the blade or the workpiece imme-
diately after operation; they may be extremely 
hot and could burn your skin.

13. 

Do not operate the tool at no-load 
unnecessarily.

14. 

Always use the correct dust mask/respirator 
for the material and application you are work-
ing with.

15. 

Some material contains chemicals which may 
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhala-
tion and skin contact. Follow material supplier 
safety data.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING:

 

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity 

with product (gained from repeated use) replace 
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject 
product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety 
rules stated in this instruction manual may cause 
serious personal injury.

FUNCTIONAL 
DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:

 

Always be sure that the tool is 

switched off and unplugged before adjusting or 
checking function on the tool.

Switch action

WARNING:

 

Before plugging in the tool, 

always check to see that the switch trigger actu-
ates properly and returns to the "OFF" position 
when released.

WARNING:

 

Switch can be locked in "ON" 

position for ease of operator comfort during 
extended use. Apply caution when locking tool in 

"ON" position and maintain firm grasp on tool.

To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release 

the switch trigger to stop. For continuous operation, 
pull the switch trigger, push in the lock button and then 
release the switch trigger. To stop the tool from the 

locked position, pull the trigger fully, then release it.

For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger, push 
in the lock button and then release the switch trigger. 
To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch 

trigger fully, then release it.

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2

Fig.1

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1.

 Switch trigger 

2.

 Lock button

Adjusting the shoe

When the blade loses its cutting efficiency in one place 

along its cutting edge, reposition the shoe to utilize a 
sharp, unused portion of its cutting edge. This will help 
to lengthen the life of the blade.
To reposition the shoe, push the shoe button in the "A" 
direction with a click and reposition as shown in the 

figure which allows you to make five-way adjustment. To 

secure the shoe, push the shoe button in the "B" direc-
tion with a click.

Summary of Contents for M4500

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Recipro Saw M4500 M4501 ENGLISH Original instructions DOUBLE INSULATION Read before use...

Page 2: ...cord ing to EN60745 Model M4500 Sound pressure level LpA 88 dB A Sound power level LWA 99 dB A Uncertainty K 3 dB A Model M4501 Sound pressure level LpA 87 dB A Sound power level LWA 98 dB A Uncertain...

Page 3: ...ous personal injury 2 Use personal protective equipment Always wear eye protection Protective equipment such as dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate cond...

Page 4: ...ial and application you are work ing with 15 Some material contains chemicals which may be toxic Take caution to prevent dust inhala tion and skin contact Follow material supplier safety data SAVE THE...

Page 5: ...le tighten the screw clockwise securely Make sure that the blade cannot be extracted even though you try to pull it out 2 1 3 4 Fig 4 1 Bolt 2 Hex wrench 3 Loosen 4 Tighten 3 4 1 2 5 Fig 5 1 Recipro s...

Page 6: ...he released position NOTE If the lever is positioned inside the tool switch on the tool just a second to let the blade clamp out Switch off and unplug the tool from the mains before working on the bla...

Page 7: ...hen they wear down to the limit mark Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same time Use only identical carbon brushes 1 Use a scr...

Page 8: ...www makita com Makita Jan Baptist Vinkstraat 2 3070 Belgium Makita Corporation Anjo Aichi Japan 885487 221 EN 20151110...

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