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Makita 4304T manual

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  • Page 1

    Jig Saw Model 4304T 4305T MODEL 4304T MODEL 4305T Variable Speed Variable Speed Length Max. cutting capacities Strokes Overall Net of stroke Wood Mild Steel Aluminum per minute length weight 26" 135" 10" 249 mm 19-314") 2.4 kg (1") (5-5/16"1 13/8"1 (%?$'I 500 - 3'000 287 mm (5.3 Ibsl I1 1-5/16") INS[...]

  • Page 2

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (For All Tools) WARNING: WHEN USING ELECTRIC TOOLS, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries. 2. CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT.[...]

  • Page 3

    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. Be sure switch is OFF when plugging in. 16. EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using [...]

  • Page 4

    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 nameplate of the tool. A power source with voltage greater than that specified for the tool can result in SERIOUS INJURY to the user - as well as damage to the tool. If in doubt, DO NOT PLUG IN T[...]

  • Page 5

    Installing or removing the saw blade CAUTION: .Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before installing or removing 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 [...]

  • Page 6

    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 a little more than the thickness of the blade to be installed. 3. With the blade teeth facing forward, insert the blade into the blade holder as far as it will go. Make [...]

  • Page 7

    Switch action For 4304T CAUTION : Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released. For 4304T To start the tool, simply pull the trigger. Release the trigger to stop. For continuous operation, pull the trigger and move the lock lever backward. To sto[...]

  • Page 8

    Refer to the table at right tO Select the pro- Workpiece to be cut However, the appropriate speed may differ Mild Steel per speed for the workpiece to be cut. with the type or thickness of the work- piece. In general, higher speeds will allow Stainless Steel you to cut workpieces faster but the Aluminum service life of the blade will be reduced. Nu[...]

  • Page 9

    Flush cutting I Loosen the base securing lever and slide the base all the way back. Then tighten the base securing lever to secure the base. cutouts Cutouts can be made with either of two methods A or B. A) Boring a starting hole: For internal cutouts without a lead-in cut from and edge, pre-drill starting hole more than 12 mm (1 5/32") in dia[...]

  • Page 10

    Finishing edges I To trim edges or make slight 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. Plastic base plate Use the plas[...]

  • Page 11

    Guide rule (rip fence; optional accessory) When cutting widths of under 150 mm (5-29/32") repeatedly, use of the guide rule will assure fast, clean, straight cuts. To install it, loosen the bolt on the front of the base. Slip in the guide rule and secure the bolt. Circular guide (optional accessory) Use of the circular guide insures clean, smo[...]

  • Page 12

    MAINTENANCE CAUTION : Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. Cleaning the clamp on the blade holder If chips or foreign matter get into the clamp on the blade holder, clean out the clamp after removing it from the blade holder. To remove the clamp, rotate the blade installi[...]

  • Page 13

    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. The accessories or attachments should be used only in the proper and intended manner. An exception: Universal shank jig saw blades wi[...]

  • Page 14

    9 Jia saw blade No. 58 Aoolication 4 - 60 mm thick 15/32" - 2-318") 4 - 60 mm thick 15/32" - 2-3/8") s Blade type Wood and olvwood I Plastics No. 8-17 Aluminum I Mild steel I Feature s 5 - 60 mm thick 5 - 60 mm thick 113/64' - 2-3/8"1 s 113/64" - 2-3/8"1 No. 51 I - 3 - 30 mm thick 1118" - 1.118") 1.[...]

  • Page 15

    JIG SAW Model 4304T Note: The switch, noise suppressor and other part configurations may differ from country to country. 15[...]

  • Page 16

    ITEM NO. NO. USED MACHINE ~ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 - DESCRlmlON Pan Head Screw M4x8 lWith Washer) Handle Set lW8th Item 441 Lever 51 Inner LeYel Compres[...]

  • Page 17

    JIG SAW Model 4305T Note: The switch, noise suppressor and other part configurations may differ from country to country. 17[...]

  • Page 18

    45 46 47 48 49 50 51 Head Cover Set IWith Item 26) Gear Shaft Flat Washer 8 Needle Bearing 810 Helical Gear 51 Needle Bearing 810 Flat Washer 26 Push Plate Balance Plate Balance Plate Flat Washer 26 Crank Complete Needle Bearing 607 Thrust Plate Slider Holder Gear Housing Cover Complete Joint Driver Rod Tapping Screw CT 4x16 Retainer Complete P,&qu[...]

  • Page 19

    i -. . . . . . . . . . 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 oneyear period return the [...]