Makita 4341FCT User Manual
Jig Saw
Variable Speed
MODEL 4341FCT
DOUBLE
INSULATION
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WARNING:
For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model 4341FCT
Length of stroke 26 mm (1”)
Cutting capacities
Strokes per minute 800 - 2,800/min.
Overall length 271 mm (10-11/16”)
Net weight 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs)
• Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
• Specifications may differ from country to country.
Wood 135 mm (5-5/16”)
Steel 10 mm (3/8”)
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
USA002-2
(For All Tools)
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
3.
Work Ar ea
1.
Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered benches 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.
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
Powe r
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors
away while operating a power tool.
tions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
4.
Double insulated tools are equipped with
a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other.) This plug will fit in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not
Distrac-
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changethepluginanyway.
tion eliminates the need for the three wire
grounded power cord and grounded power
supply system.
5.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators.
electric shock if your body is grounded.
6.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions.
increase the risk of electric shock.
7.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
to carry the tools or pull the plug from an
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Replace
damaged cords immediately.
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
8.
When operating a power tool outside, use
an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A”
or “W”.
use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
There is an increased risk of
Water entering a power tool will
These cords are rated for outdoor
Double insula-
Personal Safety
9.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use tool while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication.
operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
10.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep
your hair, clothing, and gloves away from
moving parts.
hair can be caught in moving parts.
11.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch
is off before plugging in.
your finger on the switch or plugging in tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
12.
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches
before turning the tool on.
key that is left attached to a rotating part of
the tool may result in personal injury.
A moment of inattention while
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long
Carrying tools with
A wrench or a
Damaged
13.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
balance enables better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
14.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection.
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must
be used for appropriate conditions. Ordinary
eye or sun glasses are NOT eye protection.
Dust mask, non-skid safety
Proper footing and
Tool Use and Care
15.
Use clamps or other practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform.
against your body is unstable and may lead
to loss of control.
16.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for
your application.
job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.
17.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it
on or off.
with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
18.
Disconnect the plug from the power
source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the tool.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the tool accidentally.
19.
Store idle tools out of reach of children
and other untrained persons.
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
20.
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting
tools sharp and clean.
tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely
to bind and are easier to control.
21.
Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the tools
operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using.
caused by poorly maintained tools.
Holding the work by hand or
The correct tool will do the
Any tool that cannot be controlled
Properly maintained
Many accidents are
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22.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your
Accessories that may be suitable for
model.
one tool, may become hazardous when used
on another tool.
SERVICE
23.
Tool service must be performed only by
qualified repair personnel.
Service or main-
tenance performed by unqualified personnel
could result in a risk of injury.
24.
When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance instructions may create a risk of
electric shock or injury.
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD: Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your
product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. Table 1 shows the 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 gage for cord
Ampere Rating
More Than Not More Than
0 6 18 16 16 14
6 10 18161412
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12 Not Recommended
Volts Total length of cord in feet
120 V 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft.
AWG
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
USB065-1
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 tool by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the
cutting tools may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord.
make exposed metal parts of the tool “live”
and shock the operator.
Contact with a “live” wire will
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2.
Always use safety glasses or goggles.
Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT
safety glasses.
3.
Avoid cutting nails. Inspect workpiece for
any nails and remove them before operation.
4.
Do not cut hollow pipe.
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.
Some material contains chemicals which
may be toxic. Take caution to prevent
working dust inhalation and skin contact.
Follow material supplier safety data.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this
instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.
SYMBOLS
The followings show the symbols used for tool.
....................... volts
V
....................... amperes
A
..................... hertz
Hz
................ alternating current
....................no load speed
n
˚
....................Class II Construction
................revolutions or reciprocation per
.../min
minute
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FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
1. Cutting action changing lever
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1
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the
tool.
Selecting the cutting action
Thistoolcanbeoperatedwithanorbitalorastraightline(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 below to select the cutting action.
Position
0
I
II
III
1. Switch lever
1. Speed adjusting dial
6
Cutting action
Straight line cutting action
Small orbit cutting action
Medium orbit cutting action
Large orbit cutting action
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Switch action
CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always be sure that the tool
is switched off.
To start the tool, slide the switch lever to the “I” position. To
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stop the tool, slide the switch lever to the “O” position.
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Speed adjusting dial
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.
For cutting mild steel, stainless steel and plastics.
Applications
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.
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