Makita 4334D Instruction Manual

Summary of 4334D

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    I n s t 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 cordless jig saw model 4334d.

  • Page 2: Specifications

    2 specifications • manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice. • specifications may differ from country to country. General safety rules usa003-1 (for all battery operated tools) warning: read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed bel...

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    3 work area 1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite acci- dents. 2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. 3. Keep byst...

  • Page 4: Additional Safety Rules

    4 18. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edge are less likely to bind and are easier to control. 19. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool’s operat...

  • Page 5: Save These Instructions

    5 14. 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 stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury...

  • Page 6: Battery Cartridge

    6 7. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or other- wise subjected to damage or stress. 8. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must ...

  • Page 7: Save These Instructions

    7 (1) do not touch the terminals with any conductive material. (2) avoid storing battery cartridge in a container with other metal objects such as nails, coins, etc. (3) do not expose battery cartridge to water or rain. A battery short can cause a large current flow, overheating, possible burns and ...

  • Page 8: Functional

    8 functional description caution: • always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Installing or removing battery cartridge • always switch off the tool before insertion or removal of the battery cartridge. • to re...

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    9 note: • the battery charger is for charging makita battery cartridge. Never use it for other purposes or for other manufacturer’s batteries. • when you charge a new battery cartridge or a battery cartridge which has not been used for a long period of time, it may not accept a full charge. This is ...

  • Page 10: Selecting The Cutting Action

    10 selecting the cutting action this tool 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 changi...

  • Page 11: Assembly

    11 caution: • if the tool is operated continuously at low speeds for a long time, the motor will get overloaded and heated up. • the speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far as 5 and back to 1. Do not force it past 5 or 1, or the speed adjusting function may no longer work. Assembly caution: •...

  • Page 12

    12 2. Pull the blade installing lever in the (2) direction until it stops with a little click. If you have difficulty pulling it out, try to do so while moving it back and forth in the (3) direction. 3. Rotate the blade installing lever in the (4) direction until the clamp protrudes 5 - 7 mm from th...

  • Page 13: Anti-Splintering Device

    13 removal 1. Push the blade installing lever in the (1) direction to release it. 2. Pull the blade installing lever in the (2) direction until it stops with a little click. If you have difficulty pulling it out, try to do so while moving it back and forth in the (3) direction. 3. Rotate the blade i...

  • Page 14

    14 plastic base plate (optional accessory) 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) when cutting widths of under 150 mm (5 - 29/32”) repeat-...

  • Page 15: Operation

    15 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. Then connect a makita vacuum cleaner to the vacuum head. Operation caution: • always hold the base flush with the workpi...

  • Page 16: Bevel Cutting

    16 bevel cutting caution: • 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 base securing lever and move the base so that the dent mar...

  • Page 17: Finishing Edges

    17 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 will n...

  • Page 18

    18 removing clamp 1. Push the blade installing lever in the (1) direction to release it. 2. Pull the blade installing lever in the (2) direction until it stops with a little click. If you have difficulty pulling it out, try to do so while moving it back and forth in the (3) direction. 3. Rotate the ...

  • Page 19: Replacing Carbon Brushes

    19 installing clamp 1. Make sure that the blade installing lever has been rotated in the (4) direction until it stops. 2. Insert the clamp into the blade holder while rotating it in the (6) direction one quarter to one full turn so that its slot will face forward. Caution: • do not rotate the clamp ...

  • Page 20: Recycling The Battery

    20 use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps. To maintain product safety and reliability, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by makita authorized or factory service centers, ...

  • Page 21: Accessories

    21 accessories caution: • these accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any 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 assis...

  • Page 22: Memo

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  • Page 25: Makita U.S.A., Inc.

    25 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 26: Mail This  Portion

    26 1. This product was purchased from: home center hardware/lumber store tool distributor industrial supply construction supply other ( ) 3. How did you learn about this product: magazine from dealer newspaper store display catalog radio exhibition from friend previous usage other ( ) 2. Use of the ...

  • Page 27: Factory Service Centers

    27 factory service centers 1-800-4-makita retain this portion for your records arizona 3707 e. Broadway rd., ste. 6 phoenix, az 85040 (602) 437-2850 california 41850 christy st. Fremont, ca 94538-5107 (510) 657-9881 14930 northam st. La mirada, ca 90638-5753 (714) 522-8088 1970 fulton avenue sacrame...

  • Page 28: Warning

    Warning some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline ...