Operation - Makita M4500 Instruction Manuals

Insert the recipro saw blade into the blade clamp as far
as it will go. The blade clamp sleeve rotates and fixes
the recipro saw blade. Make sure that the recipro saw
blade cannot be extracted even though you try to pull
it out.
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Fig.7
► 1 . Recipro saw blade 2. Blade clamp sleeve
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If you do not insert the recipro saw
blade deep enough, the recipro saw blade may be
ejected unexpectedly during operation. This can
be extremely dangerous.
Keep hands and fingers away from
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the lever during the switching operation. Failure to
do so may cause personal injuries.
To remove the recipro saw blade, rotate the blade
clamp lever in the direction of the arrow fully. The reci-
pro saw blade is removed and the blade clamp lever is
fixed at the released position
Fig.8
► 1 . Recipro saw blade 2. Blade clamp lever
NOTE: If you remove the recipro saw blade without
rotating the blade clamp lever fully, the lever may not
be locked in the released position
rotate the blade clamp lever fully again, then make
sure that the blade clamp lever locked at the 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 blade clamp lever.
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Hex wrench storage
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
Fig.9
► 1 . Insulation cover 2. Hex wrench

OPERATION

Always hold the tool firmly with
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one hand on insulation cover and the other on the
switch handle.
Always press the shoe firmly
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against the workpiece during operation. If the
shoe is removed or held away from the workpiece
during operation, strong vibration and/or twisting will
be produced, causing the blade to snap dangerously.
CAUTION:
Always wear gloves to protect
your hands from hot flying chips when cutting
metal.
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Be sure to always wear suitable
eye protection which conforms with current
national standards.
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Always use a suitable coolant
(cutting oil) when cutting metal. Failure to do so will
cause premature blade wear.
Press the shoe firmly against the workpiece. Do not
allow the tool to bounce. Bring the recipro saw blade
into light contact with the workpiece. First, make a pilot
groove using a slower speed. Then use a faster speed
to continue cutting.
Fig.10
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