Makita 4305T, 4304T User Manual

Jig

MODEL 4304T MODEL 4305T

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Saw

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

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

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.