Makita 4305T, 4304T User Manual
Jig
MODEL 4304T
MODEL 4305T
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Saw
Variable Speed
Variable Speed
4304T
SPECIFICATIONS
Model
4304T
4305T
Length Max. cutting capacities Strokes Overall Net
of
stroke
26" 135"
(1") (5-5/16"1 13/8"1
Wood
Mild Steel
10"
Aluminum
(%?$'I
4305T
DOUBLE
El
per minute length weight
500
-
3'000
I1
INSULATION
249
mm
19-314") 2.4 kg
287
mm
1-5/16")
(5.3
Ibsl
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
WARNING:
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS
WHEN USING ELECTRIC TOOLS, BASIC SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
(For
All
Tools)
BE
FOLLOWED
TO
REDUCE
THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND PERSONAL
INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
READ ALL
1.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
2.
CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools
or wet locations. Keep work area well
Don't use tool
3.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept away from work area.
Don't let visitors contact tool or extension cord.
4.
STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not
or locked-up place
5.
DON'T FORCE TOOL.
it
was intended.
6.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job of a
heavy-duty tool. Don't use tool for purpose not intended; for example, don't
use circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs.
7.
DRESS PROPERLY. Don't wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught
in
moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
8.
USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is
dusty.
9.
DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank
receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
10.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It's safer than using
your hand and
11.
DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
12.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and
safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged, have repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if
damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
13.
DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not
ing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters.
INSTRUCTIONS.
tit.
Don't expose power tools to rain.
in
presence of flammable liquids or gases.
in
use, tools should be stored in dry, and high
-
out of reach of children.
It
will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it
frees both hands to operate tool.
in
use, before servicing, and when chang-
in
damp
it
to disconnect from
2
14.
REMOVE
ADJUSTING
KEYS
AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to
see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning
it
on.
15.
AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don't carry tool with finger on switch.
OFF
Be sure switch is
16.
EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
when plugging
in.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry
the current your product will draw. An undersized cord
in
line voltage resulting
in
loss
of power and overheating. Table 1 shows the
will
cause a drop
correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating.
If
in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the
heavier the cord.
TABLE 1 MINIMUM
I
1
0
-
10
12
16
I
6
18 16
18 16
16 16 14 12
14 12 Not Recommended
~~
Ampere Rating
More Not More
Than Than
0-
~
6
-
10
-
12
~~ ~
17.
OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only
extension cords intended for use outdoors and
18.
STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Don't operate
~
25
GAGE
Total Length
1
26
I
FOR
-
50
CORD
of
Cord
1
I
AWG
SO
SETS
in
Feet
51
-
100 1 101 - 150
;:
marked.
I
I
tool when you are tired.
19.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other
part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that
operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any
other conditions that may affect its operation.
A
guard or other part that
is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere
in
this instruction manual.
Have defective switches replaced by authorized service center. Don't use
tool if switch does not turn
20.
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent
it
on and off.
body
contact
with
surfaces. For example; pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
2
1
.
REPLACEMENT PARTS. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
22.
POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has
plug
a polarized
lone blade is wider than the other). This
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
it
reverse the plug. If
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install
plug
in
will
the outlet,
the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
14
12
it
will
grounded
fit
in
a
3
VOLTAGE WARNING: Before connecting the tool to a power source (receptacle,
outlet, etc.) be sure the voltage supplied is the same as that specified on the
A
nameplate of the tool.
for the tool can result
the tool. If in doubt, DO NOT PLUG IN THE TOOL. Using a power source with
voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to the motor.
power source
in
SERIOUS INJURY to the user - as well as damage to
with
voltage greater than that specified
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
1.
Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from the workpiece before
operation.
2.
Don't cut hollow pipe.
3.
Do not cut oversize workpiece.
4.
Check for the proper clearance beneath the workpiece before cutting
the blade will not strike the floor, workbench, etc.
5.
Always wear eye protection conforming with current national standard.
Severe eye injury could result.
6.
Hold the tool firmly.
7.
Make sure cord is out of your way and not in the line of cut.
8.
Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is
turned on.
9.
Keep hands away from moving parts.
IO.
When cutting through walls, floors or wherever "live" electrical wires may
be encountered, DO NOT TOUCH ANY METAL PARTS
Hold the tool only by the insulated grasping surfaces to prevent electric shock
if
you
cut through a "live" wire.
11.
Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool only when hand-held.
12.
Always switch off and wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before
removing the blade from the workpiece.
13.
Do not touch the blade or the workpiece immediately after operation; they
burn
may be extremely hoc and could
your skin.
OF
THE TOOL!
so
that
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
4
Installing
CAUTION:
.Always be sure that the tool
the blade.
.Always clean off the blade and blade holder before installing the blade. Chips or foreign
matt& on them may cause insufficient securing of the blade, possibly resulting in blade
breakage or serious injury.
0
Do
blade holder or roller may be damaged.
For
1.
2.
3.
4.
Blade
installing
or
removing
not switch
4304T
Pull the blade installing lever in the @ direction until
Rotate the blade installing lever in the @ direction and the clamp on the blade holder
will open. Open the clamp
With the blade teeth facing forward, insert the blade into the blade holder
will go. Make sure that the back edge of the blade fits properly into the groove of the
roller.
With the blade held against the blade holder, rotate the blade installing lever in the
direction to tighten the clamp.
the
saw
blade
is
switched off and unplugged before installing or removing
on
the tool with the clamp protruding from the blade holder. The clamp,
it
a
little
more than the thickness
Blade holder
stops while lifting
of
the blade to be installed.
it
as
slightly.
far
as
@
it
Blade
5.
With the blade installing lever held in
it
this position, move
tion. Then rotate the blade installing
lever in the
its
original position.
@
direction to return
in the @ direc-
Roller
it
to
“Z
6\
5
For 4305T
1.
Press the button to raise the blade installing knob.
2.
Rotate the blade installing knob in the 0 direction and the clamp on the blade holder
will open. Open the clamp
3. With the blade teeth facing forward, insert the blade into the blade holder
will go. Make sure that the back edge of the blade
a little
more than the thickness of the blade to be installed.
fits
properly into the groove of the
as
far
roller.
4. With the blade held against the blade holder, rotate the blade installing knob in the
direction to tighten the clamp.
as
@
it
Button
t
5.
With the blade installing knob kept in this position, push
posit
ion.
NOTE
:
Occasionally lubricate the roller.
Blade installing knob
Blade
Blade holder
Roller
Selecting the cutting action
This tool can be operated with an orbital
or
a
straight line cutting action. To change
the cutting action, just turn the lever to the
desired cutting action position. Refer to
the table below to help determine the
appropriate cutting action.
it
back down to
its
original
Position Cutting action
Straight
line
cutting
orbit
111
0
I
II
Small orbit cutting action
Medium
Large orbit cutting action
6
cutting
action
action
Applications
For cutting mild steel, stainless steel and plastics.
For clean cuts
For cutting mild steel, aluminum and hard wood.
For cutting wood and plywood.
For fast cutting
For fast cutting
in
wood and plywood.
in
aluminum and mild steel.
in
wood and plywood.
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