Makita 4331D Instruction Manual page 8

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1. Screw
2. Roller
3. Jig saw blade
6.35mm
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1. Blade holder
2. Bolt
1. Base
2. Anti-splintering device
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With the blade teeth facing forward, insert the blade into the blade holder as far
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as it will go. Make sure that the back edge of the blade fits into the roller. Then
tighten the screw clockwise to secure the blade.
To remove the blade, follow the installation procedure in reverse.
NOTE:
• Occasionally lubricate the roller.
Installing the universal shank jig saw blade
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If the universal blade clamp is used, you can use blades of other makes which
have a universal shank like the one shown in the figure, with a blade width of
6.35 mm.
Insert the blade into the blade holder as far as it will go. Make sure that the end
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of the blade shank reaches the bottom of the inner slit and tighten the bolt
securely with the hex wrench.
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Anti-splintering device
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For splinter-free cuts, the anti-splintering device can be used. To install the
anti-splintering device, move the base all the way forward and fit it into the
base from the back of base.
NOTE:
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• The anti-splintering device cannot be used when making bevel cuts.
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