SPECIFICATIONS Model 4131 Blade diameter 185 mm Max. cutting capacity 63 mm No load speed (min 3,500 Overall length 358 mm Net weight 4.8 kg Safety class • Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice. • Specifications may differ from country to country. • Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2014 Work area safety Symbols Keep work area clean and well lit.
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Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. It is an employer's responsibility to enforce the use of appropriate safety protective equip- 10. If the cord is damaged, have it replaced by the ments by the tool operators and by other per- manufacturer or his agent in order to avoid a sons in the immediate working area.
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When blade is binding, or when interrupting a Metal Cutter safety warnings cut for any reason, release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material until the Cutting procedures blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt DANGER: Keep hands away from cutting to remove the saw from the work or pull the area and the blade.
Always observe that the lower guard is cover- FUNCTIONAL ing the blade before placing the saw down on bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade DESCRIPTION will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released.
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This can cause switch breakage. For tool without lock-off button ► 1 . Hex wrench 2. Shaft lock CAUTION: • Use only the Makita wrench provided to install or remove the blade. Failure to do so may result in overtightening or insufficient tightening of the hex bolt. This could cause serious injury to the operator. •...
The handy rip fence (guide rule) allows you to do extra-accurate straight cuts. Simply slide the rip fence up snugly against the side of the workpiece and secure it in position with the clamp screw on the front of the base.
NOTE: CAUTION: • When making a miter cuts etc., sometimes the • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and lower guard does not move easily. At that time, unplugged before removing or installing the dust use the retracting lever to raise the lower guard cover.
Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. If you need any assistance for more details regard- Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service and secure the brush holder caps. Center.
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CAUTION: • Always use carbide-tipped saw blades appro- priate for your job. Do not cut aluminum, wood, plastics, concrete, tiles, etc. • Carbide-tipped saw blades for metal cutting saw are not to be re-sharpened. ENGLISH...