User manual MAKITA 4351FCTJ

[. . . ] Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Always use the correct dust mask/respirator for the material and application you are working with. WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury. [. . . ] 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. 3) For 4351CT, 4351FCT 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 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. Workpiece to be cut Wood Mild steel Stainless steel Aluminum Plastics 006368 Lighting up the lamps For 4351FCT only CAUTION: • Do not look in the light or see the source of light directly. To attach the dust nozzle on the tool, insert the hook of dust nozzle into the hole in the base. 16 & 17) The dust nozzle can be installed on either left or right side of the base. 18) CAUTION: • If you try to remove the dust nozzle forcibly, the hook of the dust nozzle can be diminished and removed unintentionally during operation. OPERATION CAUTION: • Hold the tool firmly with one hand on the switch handle and the other hand on the front grip when performing the tool. Failure to do so may cause blade breakage, resulting in a serious injury. Then rest the tool base flat on the workpiece and gently move the tool forward along the previously marked cutting line. 8) Rip fence set (optional accessory) CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before installing or removing accessories. 19 & 20) When repeatedly cutting widths of 160 mm 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. Slide the rip fence to the desired cutting width position, then tighten the bolt to secure it. Bevel cutting CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before tilting the base. [. . . ] CAUTION: • The anti-splintering device cannot be used when making bevel cuts. MAINTENANCE CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. Guide rail adapter set (accessory) When cutting parallel and uniform width or cutting straight, the use of the guide rail and the guide rail adapter will assure the production of fast and clean cuts. [. . . ]