Makita M4301 User Manual

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FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before adjusting or
checking function on the tool.
Selecting the cutting action
1
►1. Cutting action changing lever
This tool can be operated with an orbital or a straight
line (up and down) cutting action. The orbital cutting
actionthruststhejigsawbladeforwardonthecutting
stroke and greatly increases cutting speed.
Tochangethecuttingaction,justturnthecuttingaction
changing lever to the desired cutting action position.
Refer to the table to select the appropriate cutting
action.
Position Cutting action Applications
0 Straight line cutting
action
For cutting mild
steel, stainless
steel and plastics.
For clean cuts in
wood and plywood.
I Small orbit cutting
action
For cutting mild
steel, aluminum
and hard wood.
II Medium orbit
cutting action
For cutting wood
and plywood.
For fast cutting in
aluminum and mild
steel.
III Large orbit cutting
action
For fast cutting in
wood and plywood.
Switch action
CAUTION: Before plugging in the tool, always
check to see that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the "OFF" position when
released.
1
2
►1. Switch trigger 2. Lock button
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool
speed is increased by increasing pressure on 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 switch
trigger fully, then release it.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Installing or removing jig saw blade
CAUTION: Always clean out all chips or for-
eign matter adhering to the jig saw blade and/or
blade holder.Failuretodosomaycauseinsufcient
tightening of the blade, resulting in a serious personal
injury.
CAUTION: Do not touch the jig saw blade or
the workpiece immediately after operation. They
may be extremely hot and could burn your skin.
CAUTION: Always secure the jig saw blade
rmly.Insufcienttighteningoftheblademaycause
bladebreakageorseriouspersonalinjury.
CAUTION: Use only B type jig saw blades.
UsingbladesotherthanBtypecausesinsufcient
tightening of the blade, resulting in a serious personal
injury.

Makita M4301 Specifications

General

Input power	450 W
Cable length	2 m
Power source	AC
AC input voltage	- V
Stroke length	18 mm
Sound power level	3 dB
Sound pressure level	82 dB
Cutting depth in wood	65 mm
Idle stroke rate (max)	3100 spm
Vibration level (wood)	8 m/s²
Sound level uncertainty	3, 93 dB
Vibration level (steel)	5 m/s²
Cutting depth in non-alloyed steel	6 mm
Vibration level uncertainty (steel)	1.5 m/s²
Soft grip	Yes
Product color	Black, Orange
Bevel capacity (max)	45 °

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	214 mm
Width	75 mm
Height	202 mm
Weight	1900 g