Makita Saw 4323 User Manual

Jig Saw  
MODEL 4323  
DOUBLE  
INSULATION  
I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L  
WARNING:  
For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.  
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5. Avoid body contact with grounded sur-  
faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and  
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of  
electric shock if your body is grounded.  
14. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye  
protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety  
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must  
be used for appropriate conditions. Ordinary  
eye or sun glasses are NOT eye protection.  
6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet  
conditions. Water entering a power tool will  
increase the risk of electric shock.  
Tool Use and Care  
15. Use clamps or other practical way to  
secure and support the workpiece to a  
stable platform. Holding the work by hand or  
against your body is unstable and may lead  
to loss of control.  
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. Damaged  
cords increase the risk of electric shock.  
16. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for  
your application. The correct tool will do the  
job better and safer at the rate for which it is  
designed.  
8. When operating a power tool outside, use  
an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A”  
or “W”. These cords are rated for outdoor  
use and reduce the risk of electric shock.  
17. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it  
on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled  
with the switch is dangerous and must be  
repaired.  
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. A moment of inattention while  
operating power tools may result in serious  
personal injury.  
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. Tools are  
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.  
10. Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth-  
ing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep  
your hair, clothing, and gloves away from  
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long  
hair can be caught in moving parts.  
20. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting  
tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained  
tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely  
to bind and are easier to control.  
11. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch  
is off before plugging in. Carrying tools with  
your finger on the switch or plugging in tools  
that have the switch on invites accidents.  
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 ser-  
viced before using. Many accidents are  
caused by poorly maintained tools.  
12. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches  
before turning the tool on. A wrench or a  
key that is left attached to a rotating part of  
the tool may result in personal injury.  
22. Use only accessories that are recom-  
mended by the manufacturer for your  
model. Accessories that may be suitable for  
one tool, may become hazardous when used  
on another tool.  
13. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing  
and balance at all times. Proper footing and  
balance enables better control of the tool in  
unexpected situations.  
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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.  
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.  
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 num-  
ber, the heavier the cord.  
Table 1: Minimum gage for cord  
Volts  
120 V  
Total length of cord in feet  
Ampere Rating  
25 ft.  
50 ft.  
100 ft.  
150 ft.  
More Than  
Not More Than  
AWG  
0
6
10  
12  
6
18  
18  
16  
14  
16  
16  
16  
12  
16  
14  
14  
14  
12  
12  
10  
12  
16  
Not Recommended  
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. Contact with a livewire will  
make exposed metal parts of the tool live”  
and shock the operator.  
3. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect workpiece for  
any nails and remove them before opera-  
tion.  
4. Do not cut hollow pipe.  
5. Do not cut oversize workpiece.  
2. Always use safety glasses or goggles.  
Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT  
safety glasses.  
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.  
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8. Make sure the blade is not contacting the  
workpiece before the switch is turned on.  
12. Do not touch the blade or the workpiece  
immediately after operation; they may be  
extremely hot and could burn your skin.  
9. Keep hands away from moving parts.  
13. Some material contains chemicals which  
may be toxic. Take caution to prevent  
dust inhalation and skin contact. Follow  
material supplier safety data.  
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.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING:  
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this  
instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.  
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FUNCTIONAL  
DESCRIPTION  
CAUTION:  
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and  
unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the  
tool.  
002707  
Switch action  
CAUTION:  
1
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the  
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the OFF”  
2
position when released.  
Switch can be locked in ONposition for ease of  
operator comfort during extended use. Apply caution  
when locking tool in ONposition and maintain firm  
grasp on tool.  
1. Lock button  
2. Switch trigger  
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 trig-  
ger fully, then release it.  
002710  
Speed adjusting dial  
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.  
1
Refer to the table to select the proper speed for the work-  
piece 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.  
1. Speed adjusting dial  
Workpiece to be cut  
Wood  
Mild steel  
Stainless steel  
Aluminum  
Number on adjusting dial  
5 - 6  
3 - 6  
3 - 4  
3 - 6  
1 - 4  
Plastics  
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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.  
ASSEMBLY  
CAUTION:  
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and  
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.  
002713  
Installing or removing saw blade  
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.  
1
3
2
Do not touch the blade or the workpiece immediately  
after operation; they may be extremely hot and could  
burn your skin.  
1. Blade holder  
2. Hex wrench  
3. Bolt  
Always secure the blade firmly. Insufficient tightening of  
the blade may cause blade breakage or serious personal  
injury.  
To install the blade, loosen the bolt counterclockwise on the  
blade holder with the hex wrench.  
002714  
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.  
3
1
To remove the blade, follow the installation procedure in  
reverse.  
2
1. Roller  
2. Blade  
3. Bolt  
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002727  
Hex wrench storage  
1
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the figure  
to keep it from being lost.  
2
1. Hook  
2. Hex wrench  
002728  
Adjusting roller  
1
2
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.  
6
3
5
4
NOTE:  
Occasionally lubricate the roller.  
1. Retainer  
2. Blade  
3. Roller  
4. Base  
5. Bolt  
6. Hex wrench  
002729  
Dust cover  
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.  
1
1. Dust cover  
002731  
Anti-splintering device (optional accessory)  
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.  
1
NOTE:  
2
The anti-splintering device cannot be used when making  
bevel cuts.  
1. Anti-splintering device  
2. Protrusions  
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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.  
002743  
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
2
1. Cutting line  
2. Base  
002746  
Bevel cutting  
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).  
002748  
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.  
1
2
3
1. Hex wrench  
2. Bolt  
3. Base  
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002747  
Tilt the base until the desired bevel angle is obtained. The  
edge of the motor housing indicates the bevel angle by grad-  
uations. Then tighten the bolt to secure the base.  
2
1
1. Graduation  
2. Edge  
002756  
Front flush cuts  
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.  
002760  
A) Boring a starting hole  
For internal cutouts without a lead-in cut from an edge,  
pre-drill a starting hole 12 mm (1/2) or more in diameter.  
Insert the blade into this hole to start your cut.  
1
1. Starting hole  
002761  
B) Plunge cutting  
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 sur-  
face.  
(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.  
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(4) Complete the cut in the normal manner.  
002767  
Finishing edges  
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.  
002771  
Dust extraction  
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.  
1
NOTE:  
Dust extraction cannot be performed when making bevel  
cuts.  
1. Hose  
Rip fence (optional accessory)  
CAUTION:  
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and  
unplugged before installing or removing accessories.  
002773  
1. Straight cuts  
When repeatedly cutting widths of 160 mm (6 - 9/32) or  
less, use of the rip fence will assure fast, clean, straight  
cuts.  
1
1. Rip fence (Guide rule)  
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002774  
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.  
1
4
2
3
1. Hex wrench  
2. Bolt  
3. Rip fence (Guide rule)  
4. Guide facing  
002779  
2. Circular cuts  
When cutting circles or arcs of 170 mm (6 - 11/16) 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 cir-  
cular 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.  
1
2
3
4
1. Threaded knob  
2. Guide facing  
3. Rip fence (Guide rule)  
4. Pin  
002780  
1
1. Rip fence (Guide rule)  
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, car-  
bon brush inspection and replacement, any other mainte-  
nance or adjustment should be performed by Makita  
Authorized or Factory 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)  
13  
 
Memo  
14  
 
Memo  
15  
 
Memo  
16  
 
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WARNING  
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other  
construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California  
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples  
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lead from lead-based paints,  
crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and  
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dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.  
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Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of  
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This Warranty does not apply where:  
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the tool has been abused, misused or improperly maintained:  
alterations have been made to the tool.  
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