Metal cutter MODEL 4131 005343 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 4131 Balde diameter 185 mm (7-1/4”) Max. cutting capacity 63 mm (2-1/2”) No load speed (RPM) 3,500/min. Overall length 358 mm (14-1/8”) Net weight 4.8 kg (10.6 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.
does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut. To check lower guard, open lower guard by hand, then release and watch guard closure. Also check to see that Retracting Lever does not touch tool housing. Leaving blade exposed is VERY DANGEROUS and can lead to serious personal injury. 3. Check the operation and condition of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced before use.
edge of the panel as shown in Fig. 1. To minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback. When cutting operation requires the resting of the tool on the workpiece, the tool should be rested on the larger portion and the smaller piece cut off. leading to serious personal injury. Fig. 3 Fig. 1 To avoid kickback, do support board or panel near the cut. Fig. 2 Do not support board or panel away from the cut. Do not use dull or damaged blade.
Fig. 5 illustrates the RIGHT way to cut off the end of a board, and Fig. 6 the WRONG way. If the workpiece is short or small, clamp it down. DO NOT TRY TO HOLD SHORT PIECES BY HAND! 14. Never attempt to saw with the tool held upside down in a vise. This is extremely dangerous and can lead to serious accidents. Fig. 7 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 15. WARNING: Blade coasts to stop after switch is released. Contact with coasting blade can cause serious injury.
SYMBOLS USD201-2 The followings show the symbols used for tool. V ....................... volts A ....................... amperes Hz ..................... hertz ................ alternating current 8 n ....................no load speed ˚ ....................Class II Construction .../min................
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION • 005344 CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Adjusting the depth of cut Loosen the lever on the depth guide and move the base up or down. At the desired depth of cut, secure the base by tightening the lever. 1 2 • 1. Lever 2. Depth guide 005345 CAUTION: After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the lever securely.
ASSEMBLY • 005347 1 Installing or removing saw blade 2 • • 1. Dust cover 2. Knob 005348 2 1 CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool. CAUTION: Use only the Makita wrench provided to install or remove the blade. Failure to do so may result in overtightening or insufficient tightening of the hex bolt. This could cause serious injury to the operator.
005351 Rip fence (guide rule) (Accessory) The handy rip fence (guide rule) allows you to do extra-accurate straight cuts. Simply slide the rip fence up snugly against the side of the workpiece and secure it in position with the clamp screw on the front of the base. It also makes repeated cuts of uniform width possible. 2 1 1. Rip fence(Guide rule) 2. Screw OPERATION 005352 2 CAUTION: • Never twist or force the tool in the cut.
005355 • CAUTION: Do not use a deformed or cracked blade. Replace it with a new one. • Do not stack materials when cutting them. • Do not cut hardened steel, stainless steel, aluminum, wood, plastics, concrete, tile, etc. Cut only mild steel. • Do not touch the saw blade, workpiece or cutting chips with your bare hand immediately after cutting, they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin. • Always use the carbide-tipped saw blades appropriate for your job.
MAINTENANCE • CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. Inspecting saw blade 001145 • Check the blade carefully for cracks or damage before and after each use. Replace a cracked or damaged blade immediately. • Continuing to use a dull blade may cause a dangerous kickback and/or motor overload. Replace with a new blade as soon as it no longer cuts effectively.
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.