Makita 4323 Instruction Manual page 8

Speed adjusting dial
For 4323 only
The tool speed can be infinitely adjusted between 500 and 3,100 strokes per minute by
turning the adjusting dial. Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in the direction
of number 6; lower speed is obtained when it is turned in the direction of number 1. Refer
to the table below to select the proper speed for the workpiece to be cut. However, the
appropriate speed may differ with the type
of thickness of the workpiece. In general,
higher speeds will allow you to cut work-
Speed adjusting dial
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Wood
Mild steel
Stainless steel
pieces faster but the service life of the
bade will be reduced.
WorkDiece
to
be cut
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Number on adlustins dial
5 - 6
3 - 6
3 - 4
Aluminum
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3 - 6
Plastics
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1 - 4
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CAUTION:
The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far as 6 and back to
1. Do
not force
it
past 6
or 1, or the speed adjusting function may not longer work.
Operation
CAUTION:
Always hold the tool base flush with the workpiece. Failure to do so may cause blade
breakage, resulting in a serious injury.
Turn the tool on and wait until the blade
attains full speed. Then rest the tool base
flat on the workpiece and gently move the
tool forward along the previously marked
cutting line. When cutting curves, advance
the tool very slowly.
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