Makita MT430 User Manual

ENGLISH (Original instructions)

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Jig Saw

MT430

DOUBLE INSULATION

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

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)

SPECIFICATIONS

Model MT430

Length of stroke 26 mm

Max. cutting capacities

Strokes per minute (min-1) 0 - 3,100

Overall length 219 mm

Net weight 2.5kg

Safety class /II

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

• Specifications may differ from country to country.

• Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003

Symbols

The following show the symbols used for the equipment.
Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.

･ Read instruction manual.

･ DOUBLE INSULATION

･ Only for EU countries

Do not dispose of electric equipment
together with household waste material!
In observance of European Directive
2002/96/EC on waste electric and
electronic equipment and its
implementation in accordance with
national law, electric equipment that
have reached the end of their life must
be collected separately and returned to
an environmentally compatible
recycling facility.

Intended use
The tool is intended for the sawing of wood, plastic and
metal materials. As a result of the extensive accessory
and saw blade program, the tool can be used for many
purposes and is very well suited for curved or circular
cuts.

Power supply
The tool should be connected only to a power supply of
the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and
can only be operated on single-phase AC supply. They
are double-insulated in accordance with European
Standard and can, therefore, also be used from sockets
without earth wire.

Wood 55 mm

Steel 6 mm

END201-5

Noise
The typical A-weighted noise level determined according
to EN60745:

Sound pressure level (L
Sound power level (L
Uncertainty (K) : 3 dB(A)

) : 88 dB(A)

pA

) : 99 dB(A)

WA

Wear ear protection

Vibration

The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum)
determined according to EN60745:

ENE019-1

Work mode : cutting wood
Vibration emission (a
Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s

) : 6.5 m/s

h,CW

2

Work mode : metal cutting
Vibration emission (a
Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s

The declared vibration emission value has been

•

) : 7.5 m/s

h,CM

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measured in accordance with the standard test
method and may be used for comparing one tool

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with another.

• The declared vibration emission value may also be

used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.

WARNING:

ENF002-1

• The vibration emission during actual use of the

power tool can differ from the declared emission
value depending on the ways in which the tool is
used.

• Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the

operator that are based on an estimation of
exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking
account of all parts of the operating cycle such as
the times when the tool is switched off and when it
is running idle in addition to the trigger time).

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ENG102-3

ENG220-2

ENG304-1

ENG901-1

For European countries only

ENH101-13

EC Declaration of Conformity

We Makita Corporation as the responsible
manufacturer declare that the following Makita
machine(s):

Designation of Machine:

Jig saw

Model No./ Type: MT430
are of series production and

Conforms to the following European Directives:

98/37/EC until 28th December 2009 and then with

2006/42/EC from 29th December 2009
And are manufactured in accordance with the following
standards or standardised documents:

EN60745
The technical documentation is kept by our authorised
representative in Europe who is:

Makita International Europe Ltd,

Michigan, Drive, Tongwell,

Milton Keynes, MK15 8JD, England

000230

30th January 2009

Tomoyasu Kato

Director

Makita Corporation

3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,

Anjo, Aichi, JAPAN

GEA005-3

General Power Tool Safety
Warnings

WARNING Read all safety warnings and all

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and

instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.

Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference.

The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.

Work area safety

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

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
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.

9. If operating a power tool in a damp location is

unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces

the risk of electric shock.

10. Use of power supply via a RCD with a rated

residual current of 30mA or less is always
recommended.

Personal safety

11. 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.

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

13. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the

switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools

with your finger on the switch or energising power
tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

14. 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.

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

16. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes,

jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.

17. If devices are provided for the connection of

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

Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related
hazards.

Power tool use and care

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment

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

are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

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

24. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits

etc. in accordance with these instructions,
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

25. 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.

26. Follow instruction for lubricating and

changing accessories.

27. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and

grease.

GEB016-3

JIG SAW SAFETY WARNINGS

1. Hold power tool by insulated gripping

surfaces, when performing an operation where
the cutting accessory may contact hidden
wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory

contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal
parts of the power tool "live" and could give the
operator an electric shock.

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:

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

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