Makita M4301 Instruction Manual page 5

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► 1 . Switch trigger 2. Lock button
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool
speed is increased by increasing pressure on the switch
trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger, push
in the lock button and then release the switch trigger.
To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch
trigger fully, then release it.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Installing or removing jig saw blade
CAUTION:
Always clean out all chips or for-
eign matter adhering to the jig saw blade and/or
blade holder. Failure to do so may cause insufficient
tightening of the blade, resulting in a serious personal
injury.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the jig saw blade or
the workpiece immediately after operation. They
may be extremely hot and could burn your skin.
CAUTION:
Always secure the jig saw blade
firmly. Insufficient tightening of the blade may cause
blade breakage or serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Use only B type jig saw blades.
Using blades other than B type causes insufficient
tightening of the blade, resulting in a serious personal
injury.
To install the jig saw blade, loosen the bolt counter-
clockwise on the jig saw blade holder with the hex
wrench.
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Fig.3
► 1 . Jig saw blade holder 2. Bolt 3. Hex wrench
With the blade teeth facing forward, insert the jig saw
blade into the jig saw blade holder as far as it will go.
Make sure that the back edge of the blade fits into the
roller. Then tighten the bolt clockwise to secure the
blade.
Fig.4
► 1 . Bolt 2. Roller 3. Jig saw blade
To remove the jig saw blade, follow the installation
procedure in reverse.
NOTE: Occasionally lubricate the roller.
Hex wrench storage
Fig.5 Fig.5
► 1 . Hook 2. Hex wrench ► 1 . Hook 2. Hex wrench
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost. figure to keep it from being lost.
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