Operation; Maintenance - Makita M4500 Instruction Manual

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.
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
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2
. In this case,
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2

OPERATION

CAUTION:
Always hold the tool firmly with
one hand on insulation cover and the other on the
switch handle.
CAUTION:
Always press the shoe firmly
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.
CAUTION:
Be sure to always wear suitable
eye protection which conforms with current
national standards.
CAUTION:
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

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
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