INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Jig Saw
M4301
DOUBLE INSULATION
Read before use.
medication. A moment of inattention while oper-
ating power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
2.
3.
Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
Yasushi Fukaya
Director
Makita, Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070, Belgium
General power tool safety warnings
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with
your finger on the switch or energising power tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and
all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
4.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
5.
6.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Work area safety
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewel-
lery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
1.
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
2.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
7.
If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of
dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
3.
Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
Power tool use and care
1.
2.
3.
Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
Electrical Safety
1.
Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
Do not use the power tool if the switch does
not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
2.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of elec-
tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such pre-
ventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the power tool accidentally.
3.
4.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con-
ditions. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
4.
5.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-
dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the power tool or these instructions to operate
the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
5.
6.
7.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
If operating a power tool in a damp location
is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces
the risk of electric shock.
6.
7.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Use of power supply via an RCD with a rated
residual current of 30 mA or less is always
recommended.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions, tak-
ing into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
for operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
Personal Safety
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired
or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
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Service
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
1.
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
2.
3.
Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before adjusting or
checking function on the tool.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.
Selecting the cutting action
Jig saw safety warnings
1.
Hold power tool by insulated gripping sur-
faces, when performing an operation where
the cutting accessory may contact hidden wir-
ing 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 shock.
2.
Use clamps or another practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable plat-
form. Holding the work by hand or against your
body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of
control.
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3.
4.
Always use safety glasses or goggles.
Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT safety
glasses.
Fig.1
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1. Cutting action changing lever
Avoid cutting nails. Inspect workpiece for any
nails and remove them before operation.
This tool can be operated with an orbital or a straight
line (up and down) cutting action. The orbital cutting
action thrusts the jig saw blade forward on the cutting
stroke and greatly increases cutting speed.
5.
6.
Do not cut oversize workpiece.
Check for the proper clearance beyond the
workpiece before cutting so that the blade will
not strike the floor, workbench, etc.
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.
7.
8.
Hold the tool firmly.
Make sure the blade is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.
Position
Cutting action
Applications
9.
Keep hands away from moving parts.
10. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
0
Straight line cutting For cutting mild
action
steel, stainless
only when hand-held.
steel and plastics.
11. Always switch off and wait for the blade to
come to a complete stop before removing the
blade from the workpiece.
For clean cuts in
wood and plywood.
I
Small orbit cutting
action
For cutting mild
steel, aluminum
and hard wood.
12. Do not touch the blade or the workpiece imme-
diately after operation; they may be extremely
hot and could burn your skin.
II
Medium orbit
cutting action
For cutting wood
and plywood.
13. Do not operate the tool at no-load
unnecessarily.
For fast cutting in
aluminum and mild
steel.
14. Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhala-
tion and skin contact. Follow material supplier
safety data.
III
Large orbit cutting
action
For fast cutting in
wood and plywood.
15. Always use the correct dust mask/respirator
for the material and application you are work-
ing with.
Switch action
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: Before plugging in the tool, always
check to see that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the "OFF" position when
released.
WARNING: 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 instruction manual may cause
serious personal injury.
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2
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2
3
Fig.2
1. Switch trigger 2. Lock button
Fig.3
1. Jig saw blade holder 2. Bolt 3. Hex wrench
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With the blade teeth facing forward, insert the jig saw
blade into the jig saw 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 start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Tool
speed is increased by increasing pressure on the switch
trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger, push
in the lock button and then release the switch trigger.
To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch
trigger fully, then release it.
ASSEMBLY
1
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before carrying out
any work on the tool.
2
3
Installing or removing jig saw blade
Fig.4
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1. Bolt 2. Roller 3. Jig saw blade
CAUTION: Always clean out all chips or for-
eign matter adhering to the jig saw blade and/or
blade holder. Failure to do so may cause insufficient
tightening of the blade, resulting in a serious personal
injury.
To remove the jig saw blade, follow the installation
procedure in reverse.
NOTE: Occasionally lubricate the roller.
CAUTION: Do not touch the jig saw blade or
the workpiece immediately after operation. They
may be extremely hot and could burn your skin.
Hex wrench storage
CAUTION: Always secure the jig saw blade
firmly. Insufficient tightening of the blade may cause
blade breakage or serious personal injury.
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CAUTION: Use only B type jig saw blades.
Using blades other than B type causes insufficient
tightening of the blade, resulting in a serious personal
injury.
To install the jig saw blade, loosen the bolt counter-
clockwise on the jig saw blade holder with the hex
wrench.
2
Fig.5
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1. Hook 2. Hex wrench
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
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OPERATION
1
CAUTION: Always hold the base flush with
the workpiece. Failure to do so may cause jig saw
blade breakage, resulting in a serious injury.
2
CAUTION: Advance the tool very slowly when
cutting curves or scrolling. Forcing the tool may
cause a slanted cutting surface and jig saw blade
breakage.
3
Fig.8
1. Hex wrench 2. Bolt 3. Base
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1
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.
1
2
2
Fig.6
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1. Cutting line 2. Base
Turn the tool on without the jig saw 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.
Bevel cutting
Fig.9
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1. Edge 2. Graduation
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before tilting the
base.
Front flush cuts
CAUTION: Raise the dust cover all the way
before making bevel cuts.
1
With the base tilted, you can make bevel cuts at any
angle between 0° and 45° (left or right).
2
3
Fig.10
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1. Hex wrench 2. Bolt 3. Base
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.
Fig.7
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.
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Cutouts
Finishing edges
Cutouts can be made with either of two methods
“Boring a starting hole” or “Plunge cutting”.
Boring a starting hole
Fig.13
To trim edges or make dimensional adjustments, run the
jig saw blade lightly along the cut edges.
Fig.11
Metal cutting
For internal cutouts without a lead-in cut from an edge,
pre-drill a starting hole 12 mm or more in diameter.
Insert the jig saw blade into this hole to start your cut.
Always use a suitable coolant (cutting oil) when cutting
metal. Failure to do so will cause significant jig saw
blade wear. The underside of the workpiece can be
greased instead of using a coolant.
Plunge cutting
Dust extraction
1
Fig.12
Fig.14
You need not bore a starting hole or make a lead-in cut
if you carefully do as follows.
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1. Hose
1.
Tilt the tool up on the front edge of the base with
Clean cutting operations can be performed by con-
necting this tool to a Makita vacuum cleaner. Insert the
hose of the vacuum cleaner into the hole at the rear of
the tool.
the jig saw blade point positioned just above the work-
piece surface.
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.
NOTE: Dust extraction cannot be performed when
making bevel cuts.
3.
As the jig saw blade pierces the workpiece, slowly
lower the base of the tool down onto the workpiece
surface.
Rip fence
4.
Complete the cut in the normal manner.
Optional accessory
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before installing or
removing accessories.
Straight cuts
When repeatedly cutting widths of 160 mm or less, use
of the rip fence will assure fast, clean, straight cuts.
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1
2
3
4
Fig.15
1. Rip fence (Guide rule)
Fig.18
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►
1. Threaded knob 2. Fence guide 3. Rip fence
(Guide rule) 4. Pin
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.
3.
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.
NOTE: Always use jig saw blades No. B-17, B-18,
B-26 or B-27 when cutting circles or arcs.
Anti-splintering device for steel
base
Optional accessory
1
2
3
4
Fig.16
1
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1. Hex wrench 2. Bolt 3. Fence guide 4. Rip fence
(Guide rule)
Circular cuts
When cutting circles or arcs of 170 mm or less in radius,
install the rip fence as follows.
2
Fig.19
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1. Anti-splintering device 2. Protrusion
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.
NOTE: The anti-splintering device cannot be used
when making bevel cuts.
1
Fig.17
►
1. Rip fence (Guide rule)
1.
Insert the rip fence into the rectangular hole on the
side of the base with the fence guide facing up.
2. 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.
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MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
NOTICE: 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 or Factory Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.
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Makita Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070, Belgium
Makita Corporation Anjo, Aichi, Japan
885476-226
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