Makita 4304 Saw User Manual


 
Speed adjusting
dial
The
tool speed can be adjusted and maintained between
500
and
3,000
strokes per
minute by turning the adjusting dial. The dial
is
marked
1
(lowest speed) to
6
(full speed).
Workpiece to be cut
1-
Lock
lever
:or
4304
Number on adjusting dial
Refer to the table
at
right to select the
proper speed for the workpiece to be cut.
However, the appropriate speed may differ
with the type or thickness of the work-
piece. In general, higher speeds will allow
you to cut workpieces faster but the
service
life
of the blade will be reduced.
Wood
-
Speed adjusting dial
For
4305
5-6
Mild steel
3-6
Stainless steel
3-4
CAUTION:
Adjust the speed adjusting dial only within the range of numbers
1
through
6.
Do
not
force the dial beyond this range or damage to the tool may result.
Aluminum
Cutting operation
CAUTION
:
Check carefully that the blade
is
adequately secured in position before plugging the tool
into electrical source.
Turn the tool on without the blade making any contact.
Rest
the base flat on the work-
piece and gently move the tool forward along the previously marked cutting line.
2-3
For
4304
I
Plastics
Cutting line
I
1-4
I
:Cutting line
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