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. w w w. m a k i t a t o o l s.
SPECIFICATIONS Model 4323 Length of stroke Max. cutting capacities 18 mm (11/16”) Wood 65 mm (2-9/16”) Mild steel 6 mm (1/4”) Strokes per minute 500 - 3,100/min Overall length 207 mm (8-1/8”) Net weight 1.8 kg (4.0 lbs) • Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice. • Specifications may differ from country to country. GENERAL SAFETY RULES USA002-2 (For All Tools) WARNING: Read and understand all instructions.
5. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is 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 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.
SERVICE 23. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance 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.
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.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION • 002707 CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Switch action 1 • 2 • 1. Lock button 2. Switch trigger CAUTION: Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” position when released. Switch can be locked in “ON” position for ease of operator comfort during extended use.
• • ASSEMBLY • 002713 1 3 2 1. Blade holder 2. Hex wrench 3. Bolt 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. CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
002727 1 Hex wrench storage 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 2 1 6 3 5 4 Adjusting roller 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. NOTE: • 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Occasionally lubricate the roller.
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.
002747 Tilt the base until the desired bevel angle is obtained. The edge of the motor housing indicates the bevel angle by graduations. Then tighten the bolt to secure the base. 002756 Front flush cuts 1 2 1. Graduation 2. Edge 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.
(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.
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. 002774 1 4 2 3 1. 2. 3. 4. Hex wrench Bolt Rip fence (Guide rule) Guide facing 002779 1 2 3 4 1. 2. 3. 4. Threaded knob Guide facing Rip fence (Guide rule) Pin 2. Circular cuts When cutting circles or arcs of 170 mm (6 - 11/16”) or less in radius, install the rip fence as follows.
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.
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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 of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and • arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.