4329X - Scie MAKITA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 4329X MAKITA

ENGLISH (Original instructions)

Explanation of general view

1 Cutting action changing lever

4 Speed adjusting dial

20 Rip fence (Guide rule)

26 Anti-splintering device

• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without

• Specifications may differ from country to country.

• Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2014 ENE019-1 Intended use

The tool is intended for the sawing of wood, plastic and

metal materials. As a result of the extensive accessory

and saw blade program, the tool can be used for many

purposes and is very well suited for curved or circular

cuts. ENF002-2 Power supply

The tool should be connected only to a power supply of

the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and can

only be operated on single-phase AC supply. They are

double-insulated and can, therefore, also be used from

sockets without earth wire. GEA010-2 General power tool safety warnings

WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions,

illustrations and specifications provided with this

power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below

may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your

mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated

(cordless) power tool. GEB186-1 JIG SAW SAFETY WARNINGS

1. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping sur-

faces, when performing an operation where the

cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or

its own cord. Cutting accessory contacting a “live”

wire may make exposed metal parts of the power

tool “live” and could give the operator an electric

2. Use clamps or another practical way to secure

and support the workpiece to a stable platform.

Holding the workpiece by hand or against your body

leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.

3. Always use safety glasses or goggles. Ordinary

eye or sun glasses are NOT safety glasses.

4. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect workpiece for any

nails and remove them before operation.

5. Do not cut oversize workpiece.

6. Check for the proper clearance beyond the work-

piece before cutting so that the blade will not

strike the floor, workbench, etc.

7. Hold the tool firmly.

8. Make sure the blade is not contacting the work-

piece before the switch is turned on.

9. Keep hands away from moving parts.

Model 4326 4327 4328 4329

Length of stroke 18 mm 18 mm 18 mm 18 mm

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

12. Do not touch the blade or the workpiece immedi-

ately after operation; they may be extremely hot

and could burn your skin.

13. Do not operate the tool at no-load unnecessarily.

14. Some material contains chemicals which may be

toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation

and skin contact. Follow material supplier safety

15. Always use the correct dust mask/respirator for

the material and application you are working

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product

(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence

to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or

failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruc-

tion manual may cause serious personal injury.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool.

Selecting the cutting action (For models 4328/4329) (Fig. 1)

This tool can be operated with an orbital or a straight line (up and down) cutting action. The orbital cutting action

thrusts the blade forward on the cutting stroke and greatly increases cutting speed.

To change the cutting action, just turn the cutting action changing lever to the desired cutting action position.

Refer to the table to select the appropriate cutting action.

Switch action (Fig. 2)

• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that

the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the

“OFF” position when released.

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

trigger fully, then release it.

Speed adjusting dial (For models 4327/4328/4329)

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.

Refer to the table to select the proper speed for the work-

piece to be cut. However, the appropriate speed may dif-

fer 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.

Position Cutting action Applications

0 Straight line cutting action

For cutting mild steel, stainless steel and plastics.

For clean cuts in wood and plywood.

I Small orbit cutting action For cutting mild steel, aluminum and hard wood.

II Medium orbit cutting action

For cutting wood and plywood.

For fast cutting in aluminum and mild steel.

III Large orbit cutting action For fast cutting in wood and plywood.

Workpiece to be cut Number on adjusting dial

Stainless steel 3 – 4

• 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.

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.

Installing or removing saw blade (Fig. 4 & 5)

• 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.

• Do not touch the blade or the workpiece immediately

after operation; they may be extremely hot and could

• Always secure the blade firmly. Insufficient tightening of

the blade may cause blade breakage or serious per-

• Use only B type blades. Using blades other than B type

blades causes insufficient tightening of the blade,

resulting in a serious personal injury.

To install the blade, loosen the bolt counterclockwise on

the blade holder with the hex wrench.

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.

To remove the blade, follow the installation procedure in

• Occasionally lubricate the roller.

Hex wrench storage (Fig. 6)

When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the

figure to keep it from being lost.

Adjusting roller (For models 4326/4327) (Fig. 7)

Loosen the bolt on the back of the tool base with the hex

wrench. Move the retainer so that the roller contacts the

blade lightly. Then tighten the bolt to secure the tool base

• Always wear safety goggles even when operating the

tool with the dust cover lowered.

Lower the dust cover to prevent chips from flying. How-

ever, when making bevel cuts, raise it all the way.

• Always hold the base flush with the workpiece. Failure

to do so may cause blade breakage, resulting in a seri-

• Advance the tool very slowly when cutting curves or

scrolling. Forcing the tool may cause a slanted cutting

surface and blade breakage.

Turn the tool on without the blade making any contact

and wait until the blade attains full speed. Then rest the

tool base flat on the workpiece and gently move the tool

forward along the previously marked cutting line. (Fig. 9)

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before tilting the tool base.

• Raise the dust cover all the way before making bevel

With the base tilted, you can make bevel cuts at any

angle between 0° and 45° (left or right). (Fig. 10)

Loosen the bolt on the back of the base with the hex

wrench. Move the tool base so that the bolt is positioned

in the center of the cross-shaped slot in the base.

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.

Front flush cuts (Fig. 13)

Loosen the bolt on the back of the tool base with the hex

wrench, and slide the base all the way back. Then tighten

the bolt to secure the tool base.

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 an

edge, pre-drill a starting hole 12 mm or more in diam-

eter. Insert the blade into this hole to start your cut.

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 work-

piece surface. (Fig. 15)

(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 sur-

(4) Complete the cut in the normal manner.

Finishing edges (Fig. 16)

To trim edges or make dimensional adjustments, run the

blade lightly along the cut edges.

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.9

Dust extraction (Fig.17)

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.

• Dust extraction cannot be performed when making

Rip fence (optional accessory)

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before installing or removing accessories.

1. Straight cuts (Fig. 18, 19, 20 & 21)

When repeatedly cutting widths of 160 mm or less,

use of the rip fence will assure fast, clean, straight

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.

2. Circular cuts (Fig. 22, 23, 24 & 25)

When cutting circles or arcs of 170 mm 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 circular 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 tool base all the way forward.

• Always use blades No. B-17, B-18, B-26 or B-27

when cutting circles or arcs.

Anti-splintering device for steel base (optional

accessory) (Fig. 26)

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 protru-

• The anti-splintering device cannot be used when mak-

Anti-splintering device for aluminum base

(optional accessory) (Fig. 27)

For splinter-free cuts, the anti-splintering device can be

used. To install the anti-splintering device, move the tool

base all the way forward and fit it from the back of tool

base. When you use the cover plate, install the anti-splin-

tering device onto the cover plate.

• The anti-splintering device cannot be used when mak-

Cover plate for aluminum base (optional

accessory) (Fig. 28)

Use the cover plate when cutting decorative veneers,

plastics, etc. It protects sensitive or delicate surfaces

from damage. Fit it on the back of the tool base.

MAINTENANCE CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or

• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the

like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.

To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,

carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other

maintenance or adjustment should be performed by

Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita

OPTIONAL 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.

• Rip fence (guide rule) set

• Anti-splintering device

• Hose (For vacuum cleaner)

• Cover plate (For aluminum base type)

• Some items in the list may be included in the tool pack-

age as standard accessories. They may differ from

The typical A-weighted noise level determined according

Sound pressure level (L

Sound power level (L WA

Uncertainty (K): 3 dB (A)

Sound pressure level (L

Sound power level (L WA

• The declared noise emission value(s) has been mea-

sured in accordance with a standard test method and

may be used for comparing one tool with another.

• The declared noise emission value(s) may also be

used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.

• Wear ear protection.

• The noise emission during actual use of the power

tool can differ from the declared value(s) depend-

ing on the ways in which the tool is used especially

what kind of workpiece is processed.

• Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the

operator that are based on an estimation of expo-

sure in the actual conditions of use (taking account

of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times

when the tool is switched off and when it is running

idle in addition to the trigger time).10

The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) determined

according to EN62841-2-11:

Work mode: cutting boards

Vibration emission (

Work mode: cutting sheet metal

Vibration emission (

Work mode: cutting boards

Vibration emission (

Work mode: cutting sheet metal

Vibration emission (

• The declared vibration total value(s) has been mea-

sured in accordance with a standard test method and

may be used for comparing one tool with another.

• The declared vibration total value(s) may also be used

in a preliminary assessment of exposure.

• The vibration emission during actual use of the

power tool can differ from the declared value(s)

depending on the ways in which the tool is used

especially what kind of workpiece is processed.

• Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the

operator that are based on an estimation of expo-

sure in the actual conditions of use (taking account

of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times

when the tool is switched off and when it is running

idle in addition to the trigger time).

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY For European countries only

The EC declaration of conformity is included as Annex A

to this instruction manual.11

FRANÇAIS (Instructions originales)

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