MAKITA 4326, 4327, 4328 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTION
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Jig Saw
Scie sauteuse
Sierra Caladora

4326
4327
4328
4329

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DOUBLE INSULATION
DOUBLE ISOLATION

WARNING:

For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Pour votre propre sécurité, prière de lire attentivement avant l'utilisation.
GARDER CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR RÉFÉRENCE ULTÉRIEURE.

ADVERTENCIA:

Para su seguridad personal, LEA DETENIDAMENTE este manual antes de usar la
herramienta.
GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES PARA FUTURA REFERENCIA.

DOBLE AISLAMIENTO

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ENGLISH

SPECIFICATIONS

Model 4326 4327 4328 4329

Length of stroke 18 mm (11/16") 18 mm (11/16") 18 mm (11/16") 18 mm (11/16")

Max. cutting

capacities

Strokes per minute 3,100/min 500 - 3,100/min 500 - 3,100/min 500 - 3,100/min

Overall length

Net weight

• Due to our continuing programme of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice.

• Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING! Read all instructions. Failure to follow all

instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury. The term "power tool" in all of the
warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated
(corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power
tool.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Work area safety

1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and

dark areas invite accidents.

2. Do not operate power tools in explosive

atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools

create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

3. Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

4. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will

reduce risk of electric shock.

5. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of

electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.

7. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for

Wood 65 mm (2-9/16") 65 mm (2-9/16") 65 mm (2-9/16") 65 mm (2-9/16")

Mild steel 6 mm (1/4") 6 mm (1/4") 6 mm (1/4") 6 mm (1/4")

217 mm (8-1/2") 217 mm (8-1/2")

(Steel base type) (Steel base type)

223 mm (8-3/4") 223 mm (8-3/4")

(Aluminum base type) (Aluminum base type)

1.8 kg (4.0 lbs) 1.8 kg (4.0 lbs)

(Steel base type) (Steel base type)

1.9 kg (4.2 lbs) 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs)

(Aluminum base type) (Aluminum base type)

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carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.

217 mm (8-1/2") 223 mm (8-3/4")

1.8 kg (4.0 lbs) 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs)

Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords

increase the risk of electric shock.

8. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.

Personal Safety

9. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
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.

10. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Safety equipment such as dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.

11. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is
in the off-position before plugging in. Carrying
power tools with your finger on the switch or
plugging in power tools that have the switch on
invites accidents.

12. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.

13. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.

14. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves

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away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.

15. If devices are provided for the connection of

dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly used.

Use of these devices can reduce dust-related
hazards.

Power tool use and care

16. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct

power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.

17. Do not use the power tool if the switch does
not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.

18. Disconnect the plug from the power source

and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such

preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.

19. Store idle power tools out of the reach of

children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions to
operate the power tool. Power tools are

dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

20. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment

or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the
power tools operation. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use. Many accidents

are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

21. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

22. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits

etc. in accordance with these instructions and
in the manner intended for the particular type
of power tool, taking into account the working
conditions and the work to be performed. Use

of the power tool for operations different from
those intended could result in a hazardous
situation.

SERVICE

23. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power

tool is maintained.

24. Follow instruction for lubricating and

changing accessories.

25. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to jig saw safety rules. If you use this tool unsafely
or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal
injury.

1. Hold power tools by insulated gripping
surfaces when performing an operation where
the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make

exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock
the operator.

2. Use clamps or another practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by hand or against your body
leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.

3. Always use safety glasses or goggles.

Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT safety
glasses.

4. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect workpiece for any
nails and remove them before operation.

5. Do not cut oversize workpiece.

6. Check for the proper clearance beyond the

workpiece before cutting so that the blade will
not strike the floor, workbench, etc.

7. Hold the tool firmly.

8. Make sure the blade is not contacting the

workpiece before the switch is turned on.

9. Keep hands away from moving parts.

10. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool

only when hand-held.

11. Always switch off and wait for the blade to
come to a complete stop before removing the
blade from the workpiece.

12. Do not touch the blade or the workpiece
immediately after operation; they may be
extremely hot and could burn your skin.

13. Do not operate the tool at no-load
unnecessarily.

14. Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust
inhalation and skin contact. Follow material
supplier safety data.

15. Always use the correct dust mask/respirator
for the material and application you are
working with.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING:

MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in
this instruction manual may cause serious personal

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Symbols

The followings show the symbols used for tool.

･ volts

･ amperes

･ hertz

･ alternating current

･ no load speed

･ Class II Construction

･ revolutions or reciprocation per minute

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before adjusting or checking function on
the tool.

Selecting the cutting action (For models
4328/4329)

1. Cutting action
changing lever

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This tool can be operated with an orbital or a straight line
(up and down) cutting action. The orbital cutting action
thrusts the blade forward on the cutting stroke and
greatly increases cutting speed.
To change the cutting action, just turn the cutting action
changing lever to the desired cutting action position.
Refer to the table to select the appropriate cutting action.

Position

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Cutting action

Straight line
cutting action

Small orbit
cutting action

Medium orbit
cutting action

Large orbit
cutting action

Applications

For cutting mild steel,
stainless steel and plastics.

For clean cuts in wood
and plywood.

For cutting mild steel,
aluminum and hard wood.

For cutting wood and
plywood.

For fast cutting in aluminum
and mild steel.

For fast cutting in wood
and plywood.

Switch action

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CAUTION:

• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see

that the switch trigger actuates properly and
returns to the "OFF" position when released.

• Switch can be locked in "ON" position for ease of

operator comfort during extended use. Apply
caution when locking tool in "ON" position and

maintain firm grasp on tool.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
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.

1. Switch trigger

2. Lock button

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Speed adjusting dial (For models
4327/4328/4329)

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The tool speed can be infinitely adjusted between 500
and 3,100 strokes per minute by turning the adjusting
dial. Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in
the direction of number 6; 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 Number on adjusting dial

Wood 5 - 6

Mild steel3 - 6

Stainless steel3 - 4

Aluminum 3 - 6

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Plastics

CAUTION:

• If the tool is operated continuously at low speeds

for a long time, the motor will get overloaded and
heated up.

• The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far

as 6 and back to 1. Do not force it past 6 or 1, or
the speed adjusting function may no longer work.

1. Speed adjusting
dial

1 - 4

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.

Installing or removing saw blade

1. Blade holder

1

2. Bolt

3. Hex wrench

2

3

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CAUTION:

• Always clean out all chips or foreign matter

adhering to the blade and/or blade holder. Failure
to do so may cause insufficient tightening of the
blade, resulting in a serious personal injury.

• Do not touch the blade or the workpiece

immediately after operation; they may be
extremely hot and could burn your skin.

• Always secure the blade firmly. Insufficient

tightening of the blade may cause blade breakage
or serious personal injury.

• Use only B type blades. Using blades other than B

type blades causes insufficient tightening of the

blade, resulting in a serious personal injury.
To install the blade, loosen the bolt counterclockwise on
the blade holder with the hex wrench.
With the blade teeth facing forward, insert the blade into
the blade holder as far as it will go. Make sure that the
back edge of the blade fits into the roller. Then tighten
the bolt clockwise to secure the blade.

1. Bolt

2. Blade

3. Roller

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2

3

To remove the blade, follow the installation procedure in
reverse.

NOTE:

• Occasionally lubricate the roller.

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Hex wrench storage

1. Hook

1

2. Hex wrench

2

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When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.

Adjusting roller (For models 4326/4327)

3

1

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Loosen the bolt on the back of the base with the hex
wrench. Move the retainer so that the roller contacts the
blade lightly. Then tighten the bolt to secure the base
and the retainer.

NOTE:

• Occasionally lubricate the roller.

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1. Blade

2. Roller

4

3. Retainer

4. Hex wrench

5

5. Bolt

6. Base

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Dust cover

1. Dust cover

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CAUTION:

• Always wear safety goggles even when operating

the tool with the dust cover lowered.
Lower the dust cover to prevent chips from flying.
However, when making bevel cuts, raise it all the way.

OPERATION

CAUTION:

• Always hold the base flush with the workpiece.

Failure to do so may cause blade breakage,
resulting in a serious injury.

• Advance the tool very slowly when cutting curves

or scrolling. Forcing the tool may cause a slanted

cutting surface and blade breakage.
Turn the tool on without the blade making any contact
and wait until the blade attains full speed. Then rest the
base flat on the workpiece and gently move the tool
forward along the previously marked cutting line.

1. Cutting line

2. Base

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2

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Bevel cutting

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CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before tilting the base.

• Raise the dust cover all the way before making

bevel cuts.
With the base tilted, you can make bevel cuts at any
angle between 0° and 45° (left or right).
Loosen the bolt on the back of the base with the hex
wrench. Move the base so that the bolt is positioned in
the center of the cross-shaped slot in the base.

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1
2
3

1. Hex wrench

2. Bolt

3. Base

diameter. Insert the blade into this hole to start your

cut.

B) Plunge cutting

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Tilt the base until the desired bevel angle is obtained.
The edge of the motor housing indicates the bevel angle
by graduations. Then tighten the bolt to secure the base.

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1. Edge

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2. Graduation

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Front flush cuts

1. Hex wrench

1

2. Bolt

2

3. Base

3

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Loosen the bolt on the back of the base with the hex
wrench and slide the base all the way back. Then tighten
the bolt to secure the base.

Cutouts

Cutouts can be made with either of two methods A or B.

A) Boring a starting hole

1. Starting hole

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For internal cutouts without a lead-in cut from an
edge, pre-drill a starting hole 12 mm or more in

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You need not bore a starting hole or make a lead-in

cut if you carefully do as follows.

(1) Tilt the tool up on the front edge of the base

with the blade point positioned just above the
workpiece surface.

(2) Apply pressure to the tool so that the front

edge of the base will not move when you
switch on the tool and gently lower the back
end of the tool slowly.

(3) As the blade pierces the workpiece, slowly

lower the base of the tool down onto the
workpiece surface.

(4) Complete the cut in the normal manner.

Finishing edges

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To trim edges or make dimensional adjustments, run the
blade lightly along the cut edges.

Metal cutting

Always use a suitable coolant (cutting oil) when cutting
metal. Failure to do so will cause significant blade wear.
The underside of the workpiece can be greased instead
of using a coolant.

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Dust extraction

1. Dust cover

2. Hose

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Clean cutting operations can be performed by
connecting this tool to a Makita vacuum cleaner. Insert
the hose of the vacuum cleaner into the hole at the rear
of the tool. Lower the dust cover before operation.

NOTE:

• Dust extraction cannot be performed when making

bevel cuts.

Rip fence (optional accessory)

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before installing or removing
accessories.

1. Straight cuts

Steel base type

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When repeatedly cutting widths of 160 mm or less,
use of the rip fence will assure fast, clean, straight
cuts.

Aluminum base type

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1. Rip fence (Guide
rule)

1

1. Rip fence (Guide
rule)

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Steel base type

2

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Aluminum base type

1

2

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2. Circular cuts

Steel base type

2

3

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Aluminum base type

4

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Steel base type

1. Hex wrench

2. Bolt

3. Rip fence (Guide

1

rule)

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4. Guide facing

1. Bolt

2. Fence guide

3. Hex wrench

4. Rip fence (Guide
rule)

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4

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4

1. Treaded knob

2. Guide facing

3. Rip fence (Guide
rule)

4. Pin

1. Threaded knob

2. Pin

3. Rip fence (Guide
rule)

4. Fence guide

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2

3

1. Rip fence (Guide
rule)

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To install, insert the rip fence into the rectangular
hole on the side of the base with the fence guide
facing down. Slide the rip fence to the desired
cutting width position, then tighten the bolt to
secure it.

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Aluminum base type

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When cutting circles or arcs of 170 mm or less in
radius, install the rip fence as follows.
Insert the rip fence into the rectangular hole on the
side of the base with the fence guide facing up.
Insert the circular guide pin through either of the
two holes on the fence guide. Screw the threaded
knob onto the pin to secure the pin.
Now slide the rip fence to the desired cutting radius,
and tighten the bolt to secure it in place. Then
move the base all the way forward.

NOTE:

• Always use blades No. B-17, B-18, B-26 or B-27

when cutting circles or arcs.

1. Rip fence (Guide
rule)

Anti-splintering device for steel base
(optional accessory)

1. Anti-splintering
device

2. Protrusions

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For splinter-free cuts, the anti-splintering device can be
used. To install the anti-splintering device, move the
base all the way forward and insert it between the two
protrusions of the base.

NOTE:

• The anti-splintering device cannot be used when

making bevel cuts.

Anti-splintering device for aluminum base
(Optional accessory)

1. Anti-splintering
device

2. Aluminum base

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For splinter-free cuts, the anti-splintering device can be
used. To install the anti-splintering device, move the tool
base all the way forward and fit it from the back of tool
base. When you use the cover plate, install the
anti-splintering device onto the cover plate.

CAUTION:

• The anti-splintering device cannot be used when

making bevel cuts.

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Cover plate for aluminum base (Optional
accessory)

1. Cover plate

1

2. Aluminum base

2

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Use the cover plate when cutting decorative veneers,
plastics, etc. It protects sensitive or delicate surfaces
from damage. Fit it on the back of the tool base.

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.

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ACCESSORIES

CAUTION:

• These accessories or attachments are

recommended for use with your Makita tool
specified in this manual. The use of any other
accessories or attachments might present a risk of
injury to persons. Only use accessory or

attachment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.

• Jig saw blades

• Hex wrench 3

• Rip fence (guide rule) set

• Anti-splintering device

• Hose (For vacuum cleaner)

• Cover plate (For aluminum base type)

MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

Warranty Policy

Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested
before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of
defects from workmanship and materials for the period
of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase.
Should any trouble develop during this one year period,
return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of
Makita’s Factory or Authorized Service Centers. If
inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective
workmanship or material, Makita will repair (or at our
option, replace) without charge.

This Warranty does not apply where:

repairs have been made or attempted by others:
repairs are required because of normal wear and
tear:
the tool has been abused, misused or improperly
maintained:
alterations have been made to the tool.

IN NO EVENT SHALL MAKITA BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES FROM THE SALE OR USE OF 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 "MERCHANTABILITY" AND "FITNESS FOR A
SPECIFIC PURPOSE," AFTER THE ONE YEAR TERM
OF THIS WARRANTY.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to
state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Some states do not allow limitation on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not
apply to you.

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