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(11116") (2") Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Note: Specifications may differ from country to country. Strokes per minute in steel 3.300 ( 1 /4") MODEL M432 DOUBLE INSULATION Overall length weight 190 mm 1.5 kg (7-112") (3.3...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: WHEN USING ELECTRIC TOOLS, BASIC SAFE- TY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND PER- SONAL INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries. CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT.
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REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking t o see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turn- AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don't carry plugged-in tool with finger on switch. Be sure switch is OFF when plugging in. 16.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES 1. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from the workpiece before operation. Don't cut hollow pipe. Do not cut oversize workpiece. 4. Check for the proper clearance beneath the workpiece before cutting blade will not strike the floor, workbench, 5.
HOW TO USE Mounting Makita jig saw blade First, use the hex wrench to remove the bolt which secures the blade clamp to the blade holder shaft. With the blade teeth facing forward, place the shank of the blade over the flat side of the blade holder shaft.
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3. Now attach the universal blade clamp to the blade holder (blade in place) the spring pin fits into the hole on the blade holder. Tighten the bolt securely with the hex wrench (Fig. 4). Using roller With the hex wrench, loosen the bolt which holds the base and retainer.
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You may then proceed forward with the cut in a normal manner.
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Front flush cuts Loosen the bolt on the back with the hex wrench, then slide the base backwards. Check the contact between the back edge of the blade and support roller, then secure the bolt. Bevel cutting 1. With the base tilted, you can make bevel cuts any angle between 0 ' and 45' (left to right).
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Finishing edges trim edges or make dimensional adjust- ments, run the blade lightly along the cut edges. For smoother cutting of plywoods or other materials with easily splintered surfaces, the wood may be coated or transparent tape used over your cutting line. Using guide rule (Rip fence) 1.
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circular guide Using 1. Use of the circular guide insures clean, smooth cutting of circles (radius; under 200 mm; 7-7/8") and arcs. 2. When attaching the circular guide, use the pin, inserting in the center hole (arrow) and secure with the threaded knob.
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The underside of the work can be greased instead using a coolant. (Fig. Fig. 18...
The carbon brushes wear out after about 100 hours of operation. To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance or adjustment including brush inspection and replacement should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
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ACCESSOR1 ES CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. The manual, The use accessories or attachments should be used only in the proper and intended manner.
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‘85 JIG SAW Model M432 noise Note The s w i t c h . suppressor and other part configurations may differ f r o m c o u n t r y t o c o u n t r y...
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In no event shall Makita be liable for any indirect. incidental or consequential damages from the sale or use the product This disclaimer applies both during and after the term of this warranty Makita disclaims liability for any implied warranties, including implied warranties of "merchantabili...