Makita 4303C specifications Straight line or orbital cutting action

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Straight line or orbital cutting action

Conventional jig saws cut with a straight line action, that is, the blade moves only up and down in a straight line. Your saw also cuts in this manner but, for softer workpieces, an orbital cutting action can be selected. Soft workpieces like wood and plastic permit deep penetration of indivi- dual saw teeth. The orbital action thrusts the blade forward on the cutting stroke and greatly increases cutting speed over conventional jig saws. Harder workpieces like metal should be cut using the straight line cutting action or a very low orbital setting. To select straight line or orbital cutting, adjust the number on the saw.

I

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Lever

Position 0 - For cutting in mild steel, stainless steel and plastics. For clean cuts in wood and plywood.

Position I - For cutting in mild steel, aluminum and hard wood.

Position I1 - For cutting in wood and plywood.

For fast cutting in aluminum and mild steel. Position I11 - For fast cutting in wood and plywood.

Switch action

To start the tool, simply pull the trigger. Release the trigger to stop. For continuous operation, pull the trigger and then push in the lock button. To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the trigger fully, then release it.

Lock button

/Switch triqqer

CAUTION :

Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position released.

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Contents Electronic Jig Saw Safety Instructions Minimum Gage for Cord Sets Additional Safety Rules Blade into the blade holder as far as Page Straight line or orbital cutting action NumberStrokes per minute Edge of housing Page Guide rule Screw Metal cutting Maintenance Jig saw blade Electronic JIG SAW Makita Corporation