User manual MAKITA 4350FCT

[. . . ] Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. [. . . ] This tool can be operated with an orbital or a straight line (up and down) cutting action. CAUTION: Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released. For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger and then push in the lock button. To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch trigger fully, then release it. The tool speed can be infinitely adjusted between 800 and 2, 800 strokes per minute by turning the adjusting dial. Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in the direction of number 5; lower speed is obtained when 4 It is turned in the direction of number 1. refer to the table to select the proper speed for the workpiece to be cut. However, the appropriate speed may differ with the type or thickness of the workpiece. In general, higher speeds will allow you to cut workpieces faster but the service life of the blade will be reduced. Do not touch the blade or the workpiece immediately after operation; they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin. ⷠWhen you remove the saw blade, be careful not to hurt your fingers with the top of the blade or the tips of workpiece. CAUTION: The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far as 5 and back to 1. Do not force it past 5 or 1, or the speed adjusting function may no longer work. The tools equipped with electronic function are easy to operate because of the following features. Constant speed control Electronic speed control for obtaining constant speed. Possible to get fine finish, because the rotating speed is kept constant even under load condition. Soft start feature Safety and soft start because of suppressed starting shock. Keeping that situation, insert the saw blade into the blade clamp as far as the two protrusions of the blade can not be seen. nOTE: · Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may lower the illumination. After installing, always make sure that the blade is securely held in place by trying to pull it out. CAUTION: Do not open the tool opener excessively, or it may cause tool damage. [. . . ] CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before installing or removing accessories. Straight cuts When repeatedly cutting widths of 160 mm (6-5/16") or less, use of the rip fence will assure fast, clean, straight cuts. To install, insert the rip fence into the rectangular hole on the side of the tool base with the fence guide facing down. When cutting circles or arcs of 170 mm (6-11/16") or less in radius, install the rip fence as follows. [. . . ]