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Functional Description; Operation - Makita 4403 Instruction Manual

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16. Draw attention to the need to use cutters of the
correct shank diameter and which are suitable
for the speed of the tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function
on the tool.
Switch action
► Fig.1: 1. Switch lever
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always be sure that
the tool is switched off.
To start the tool, move the switch lever to the I (ON)
position. To stop the tool, move the switch lever to the O
(OFF) position.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Installing or removing the bit
► Fig.2: 1. Wrench 10 2. Wrench 17 3. Tighten
4. Loosen
CAUTION:
Use only the wrenches provided with the tool.
Do not tighten the collet nut without inserting the
bit. The collet cone will break.
Insert the bit all the way into the collet cone and tighten
the collet nut securely with the two wrenches.
To remove the bit, follow the installation procedure in
reverse.
Adjusting the motor height
► Fig.3: 1. Knob 2. Thumb screw 3. Crank handle
Loosen the knob and turn the crank handle to raise
or lower the motor. After obtaining the desired height,
always retighten the knob to secure the motor.

OPERATION

► Fig.4: 1. Chip guard 2. Workpiece 3. Transverse
feed handle 4. Longitudinal feed handle
5. Table 6. Vise 7. Crank handle
Grip the workpiece in the vise. Use spacer blocks or
pieces of scrap to prevent deformation of the aluminum
workpiece if necessary. Operate the two feed handles
when cutting the workpiece. For better cutting action,
coat the aluminum workpiece with the oil provided.
CAUTION:
Never apply the oil when the bit is rotating.
When cutting rectangular cutouts, proceed as follows.
1.
Hold the crank handle with your right hand and
loosen the knob with your left hand.
2.
Hold the transvers feed handle with your left hand
so that the table (bed) does not move. Turn the
crank handle to drill a hole in the workpiece.
3.
Tighten the knob to secure the motor in this posi-
tion. Then operate the two feed handles to cut the
rectangular cutouts.
Angle gauge
► Fig.5: 1. Wing nut 2. Angle gauge
Use the angle gauge for the angle work. Secure it to the
table (bed) using the wing nut. Then fasten the work-
piece in position as shown in the figure. If the workpiece
is big or long, remove the chip guard (chip deflector).
Adjusting for smooth motor travel
► Fig.6: 1. Screw (A) 2. Screw (B) (2 pcs.) 3. Crank
handle
If the motor does not travel smoothly, proceed as follws.
1.
Loosen the screw (A).
2.
Tighten the screw (B) (2 pcs.) evenly until you
cannot turn the crank handle easily.
3.
Tighten the screw (A) until you can turn the crank
handle smoothly.
NOTE:
Clean the contacting portions and occasionally
lubricate them.
Adjusting for smooth table (bed)
travel
► Fig.7: 1. Brake screw
If the table (bed) does not travel smoothly in the longitu-
dinal direction, tighten the brake screw accordingly.
Using as a trimmer
► Fig.8: 1. Trimmer base assembly (optional acces-
sory) 2. Motor 3. Trimmer
To use as a trimmer, remove the motor from the tool and
attach the trimmer base assembly (optional accessory)
to the motor as shown in the figure.
6 ENGLISH

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