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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Metal cutter MODEL 4131 DOUBLE INSULATION 005343 INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using. www.makitatools.com
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Metal cutter MODEL 4131 DOUBLE INSULATION 005343 INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using. www.makitatools.com
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... to lose control. Failure to change the plug in any way. tion eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system. 2 Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. GENERAL SAFETY RULES USA002-2 (For All Tools) WARNING: Read and understand all instructions listed below, may result in the outlet, reverse the plug. SPECIFICATIONS Model Balde diameter Max.
... to lose control. Failure to change the plug in any way. tion eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system. 2 Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. GENERAL SAFETY RULES USA002-2 (For All Tools) WARNING: Read and understand all instructions listed below, may result in the outlet, reverse the plug. SPECIFICATIONS Model Balde diameter Max.
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... while operating power tools may affect the tools operation. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of electric shock. 7. The correct tool will increase the risk of starting . Personal Safety 9. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be controlled with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to a rotating part of parts, and any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. When operating a power tool outside, use the cord...
... while operating power tools may affect the tools operation. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of electric shock. 7. The correct tool will increase the risk of starting . Personal Safety 9. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be controlled with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to a rotating part of parts, and any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. When operating a power tool outside, use the cord...
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... power and overheating. An undersized cord will draw. DANGER! Wait until blade stops before each use one heavy enough to follow Maintenance instructions may be cut by qualified repair personnel. Table 1: Minimum gage for proper closing before grasping cut material when blade is in a risk of electric shock or injury. If you from repeated use the next heavier gage. If both hands are holding the tool...
... power and overheating. An undersized cord will draw. DANGER! Wait until blade stops before each use one heavy enough to follow Maintenance instructions may be cut by qualified repair personnel. Table 1: Minimum gage for proper closing before grasping cut material when blade is in a risk of electric shock or injury. If you from repeated use the next heavier gage. If both hands are holding the tool...
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... both hands on both sides, near the 5 Always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. Never use . Leaving blade exposed is important to support the work properly to lift up or KICKBACK from the work or pull the tool backward while the blade is restarted. NEVER hold the tool motionless in its own cord. does not touch the blade or any reason, release the trigger and hold piece being cut...
... both hands on both sides, near the 5 Always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. Never use . Leaving blade exposed is important to support the work properly to lift up or KICKBACK from the work or pull the tool backward while the blade is restarted. NEVER hold the tool motionless in its own cord. does not touch the blade or any reason, release the trigger and hold piece being cut...
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... wider portion of the tool base on the section that part of the tool. edge of proper hand support, workpiece support, and supply cord routing. 13. leading to hold the tool firmly with a front grip and rear handle for kickback. Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be sure depth and bevel adjustments are tight. 12. Before cutting be tight and secure before making cut is important to support the workpiece properly...
... wider portion of the tool base on the section that part of the tool. edge of proper hand support, workpiece support, and supply cord routing. 13. leading to hold the tool firmly with a front grip and rear handle for kickback. Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be sure depth and bevel adjustments are tight. 12. Before cutting be tight and secure before making cut is important to support the workpiece properly...
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... safety rules stated in a vise. WARNING: Blade coasts to stop . 16. Fig. 5 illustrates the RIGHT way to cut , be sure that the lower (telescoping) guard has closed and the blade has come to a complete stop after completing a cut off the end of a board, and Fig. 6 the WRONG way. Before setting the tool down . DO NOT TRY TO HOLD SHORT PIECES BY HAND...
... safety rules stated in a vise. WARNING: Blade coasts to stop . 16. Fig. 5 illustrates the RIGHT way to cut , be sure that the lower (telescoping) guard has closed and the blade has come to a complete stop after completing a cut off the end of a board, and Fig. 6 the WRONG way. Before setting the tool down . DO NOT TRY TO HOLD SHORT PIECES BY HAND...
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... pulled, a lock-off button is switched off button and pull the switch trigger. At the desired depth of the base with your cutting line on the front of cut, secure the base by tightening the lever. A 1 1. Switch trigger 2. CAUTION: • After adjusting the depth of cut Loosen the lever on the tool. 1 2 1. Depth guide 005344 Adjusting the depth of cut , always tighten the lever securely. 005345 Sighting When cutting, align the A position on the workpiece. Lever 2. Release the switch trigger to the...
... pulled, a lock-off button is switched off button and pull the switch trigger. At the desired depth of the base with your cutting line on the front of cut, secure the base by tightening the lever. A 1 1. Switch trigger 2. CAUTION: • After adjusting the depth of cut Loosen the lever on the tool. 1 2 1. Depth guide 005344 Adjusting the depth of cut , always tighten the lever securely. 005345 Sighting When cutting, align the A position on the workpiece. Lever 2. Release the switch trigger to the...
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.... ASSEMBLY 1 1. Failure to install or remove the blade. Hex wrench 2. Rib 10 Knob 1 CAUTION: • Always be extremely hot and could burn your skin. Inner flange 005350 1 After installing the blade, replace the dust cover. Outer flange 3. Put on pair of the blade case. Press the shaft lock so that the tool is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the blade case. Always install the blade...
.... ASSEMBLY 1 1. Failure to install or remove the blade. Hex wrench 2. Rib 10 Knob 1 CAUTION: • Always be extremely hot and could burn your skin. Inner flange 005350 1 After installing the blade, replace the dust cover. Outer flange 3. Put on pair of the blade case. Press the shaft lock so that the tool is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the blade case. Always install the blade...
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... the cutting is set to raise the lower guard for starting cut . 2 1. The sight window in serious injury to do extra-accu2 rate straight cuts. At that time, use the retracting lever to the maximum depth of the saw blade 2. 1 1. Screw 005351 Rip fence (guide rule) (Accessory) The handy rip fence (guide rule) allows you to the operator. Workpiece 1 1. Retracting lever 005354 NOTE: • When making any contact. Then turn the tool on...
... the cutting is set to raise the lower guard for starting cut . 2 1. The sight window in serious injury to do extra-accu2 rate straight cuts. At that time, use the retracting lever to the maximum depth of the saw blade 2. 1 1. Screw 005351 Rip fence (guide rule) (Accessory) The handy rip fence (guide rule) allows you to the operator. Workpiece 1 1. Retracting lever 005354 NOTE: • When making any contact. Then turn the tool on...
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...; Do not touch the saw blades appropriate for your bare hand. Knob CAUTION: • Do not use the carbide-tipped saw blade, workpiece or cutting chips with a new one. • Do not stack materials when cutting them . 005347 Push and turn the tool upside down. Do not touch the cutting chips or dust cover with your job. When the cutting chips are visible through...
...; Do not touch the saw blades appropriate for your bare hand. Knob CAUTION: • Do not use the carbide-tipped saw blade, workpiece or cutting chips with a new one. • Do not stack materials when cutting them . 005347 Push and turn the tool upside down. Do not touch the cutting chips or dust cover with your job. When the cutting chips are visible through...
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... and/or motor overload. Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same time. Replace a cracked or damaged blade immediately. • Continuing to remove the brush holder caps. Inspecting saw blades for cracks or damage before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita 2 Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. 13
... and/or motor overload. Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same time. Replace a cracked or damaged blade immediately. • Continuing to remove the brush holder caps. Inspecting saw blades for cracks or damage before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita 2 Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. 13
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... your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of injury to be re-sharpened. 14 Do not cut aluminum, wood, plastics, concrete, tiles, etc. • Carbide-tipped saw blades for metal cutting saw blades appropriate for your local Makita service center. • Rip fence (Guide rule) • Safety goggle • Recommended Carbide-tipped saw blades & workpiece ranges Carbide-Tipped Matal Blades for Many Applications 005705 Applications METAL SHEET C-STUD ANGLE...
... your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of injury to be re-sharpened. 14 Do not cut aluminum, wood, plastics, concrete, tiles, etc. • Carbide-tipped saw blades for metal cutting saw blades appropriate for your local Makita service center. • Rip fence (Guide rule) • Safety goggle • Recommended Carbide-tipped saw blades & workpiece ranges Carbide-Tipped Matal Blades for Many Applications 005705 Applications METAL SHEET C-STUD ANGLE...
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... are appreciated. 1. SERIAL NO. INTL. Please return this product: ) Magazine From Dealer Newspaper Store Display Catalog Radio Exhibition From Friend Previous Usage Other ( ) 2. MAIL THIS PORTION Your answers to the following questions are : Design Features Size Price Makita Brand Repair Service Durability Power Other ( ) 5. LAST NAME / COMPANY NAME STREET ADRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE PHONE STATUS Married...
... are appreciated. 1. SERIAL NO. INTL. Please return this product: ) Magazine From Dealer Newspaper Store Display Catalog Radio Exhibition From Friend Previous Usage Other ( ) 2. MAIL THIS PORTION Your answers to the following questions are : Design Features Size Price Makita Brand Repair Service Durability Power Other ( ) 5. LAST NAME / COMPANY NAME STREET ADRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE PHONE STATUS Married...
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... (714) 522-8088 4191A Power Inn Rd. San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 278-4471 16735 Saticoy St., Ste. 105 Van Nuys, CA 91406 (818) 782-2440 COLORADO 11809 E. 51st Ave. Decatur Blvd. Date Purchased Dealer's Name & Address Model No. FACTORY SERVICE CENTERS 1-800-4-MAKITA RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS...770) 476-8911 ILLINOIS 1450 Feehanville Dr. Mt. Be sure to attach a letter to the outside of the Makita Factory Service Centers listed, or to one of the carton detailing the problem with your tool. Louis, MO 63126-2221 (314) 909-9889 NEBRASKA 4129 S. 84th Street Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 597-...
... (714) 522-8088 4191A Power Inn Rd. San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 278-4471 16735 Saticoy St., Ste. 105 Van Nuys, CA 91406 (818) 782-2440 COLORADO 11809 E. 51st Ave. Decatur Blvd. Date Purchased Dealer's Name & Address Model No. FACTORY SERVICE CENTERS 1-800-4-MAKITA RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS...770) 476-8911 ILLINOIS 1450 Feehanville Dr. Mt. Be sure to attach a letter to the outside of the Makita Factory Service Centers listed, or to one of the carton detailing the problem with your tool. Louis, MO 63126-2221 (314) 909-9889 NEBRASKA 4129 S. 84th Street Omaha, NE 68127 (402) 597-...
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Your risk from chemically-treated lumber. MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Warranty Policy Every Makita tool is caused by defective workmanship or material, Makita will repair (or at our option, replace) without charge. Should any trouble develop during this type of work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are : • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and...
Your risk from chemically-treated lumber. MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Warranty Policy Every Makita tool is caused by defective workmanship or material, Makita will repair (or at our option, replace) without charge. Should any trouble develop during this type of work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are : • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and...
Parts Breakdown
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... BLADE COVER, 4131 P.H. WASHER 8, 5037NB OPEN LEVER, 4131 FLAT WASHER 6, 4131 RUBBER CAP, 5057KB RUBBER CAP, 4131 TENSION SPRING 4, 5057KB HOOK, 4131 CAP SQUARE NECK BOLT M6X20,4131 PROTECTOR, 4131 RUBBER SLEEVE 6, LS1030 GEAR HOUSING CPL., 4131 GEAR HOUSING COVER, 4131 LEAD COVER, 4131 TAPPING SCREW 4X12,5477NB COMP. SCREW M5X12, LS1040 SUB-PLATE, 4131 TAPPING SCREW 4X12,5477NB HANDLE SET, 4131 CORD GUARD 8-90, 9005B POWER SUPPLY CORD 16-2-2.5, 4131 STRAIN RELIEF, 4323K TAPPING SCREW 4X18, 4323K SPONGE RING, 4131 SWITCH TG71CL-2, 4131 HANDLE SET, 4131 TAPPING SCREW...
... BLADE COVER, 4131 P.H. WASHER 8, 5037NB OPEN LEVER, 4131 FLAT WASHER 6, 4131 RUBBER CAP, 5057KB RUBBER CAP, 4131 TENSION SPRING 4, 5057KB HOOK, 4131 CAP SQUARE NECK BOLT M6X20,4131 PROTECTOR, 4131 RUBBER SLEEVE 6, LS1030 GEAR HOUSING CPL., 4131 GEAR HOUSING COVER, 4131 LEAD COVER, 4131 TAPPING SCREW 4X12,5477NB COMP. SCREW M5X12, LS1040 SUB-PLATE, 4131 TAPPING SCREW 4X12,5477NB HANDLE SET, 4131 CORD GUARD 8-90, 9005B POWER SUPPLY CORD 16-2-2.5, 4131 STRAIN RELIEF, 4323K TAPPING SCREW 4X18, 4323K SPONGE RING, 4131 SWITCH TG71CL-2, 4131 HANDLE SET, 4131 TAPPING SCREW...
Parts Breakdown
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...-5 HEX. WASHER 6, 6012HDW 1 87 342907-7 LEVER PLATE, 4131 1 88 253804-1 F. SCREW FLANGE PT 5X65,JR3020 2 91 252103-8 HEX. LOCK NUT M5-8, 5007FK 1 92 265075-8 PAN HEAD SCREW M5, 5057KB 1 1,001 192219-6 SAFETY GOGGLES 1 1,002 410047-0 WRENCH HOLDER, GV5000 1 1,003 783203-8 HEX WRENCH 5, 2708 1 1,004 A-93815 7-1/4X36T CERMET METAL BLADE,4131 1 5,001 810171-3 N/A 1 4131 Page 3 of 3 8/18/2010 NUT, 4131 1 85 341718-7 LOCK PLATE, AN451 1 86 253804-1 F. Parts Breakdown 64 263002-9 RUBBER PIN 4, HR2400...
...-5 HEX. WASHER 6, 6012HDW 1 87 342907-7 LEVER PLATE, 4131 1 88 253804-1 F. SCREW FLANGE PT 5X65,JR3020 2 91 252103-8 HEX. LOCK NUT M5-8, 5007FK 1 92 265075-8 PAN HEAD SCREW M5, 5057KB 1 1,001 192219-6 SAFETY GOGGLES 1 1,002 410047-0 WRENCH HOLDER, GV5000 1 1,003 783203-8 HEX WRENCH 5, 2708 1 1,004 A-93815 7-1/4X36T CERMET METAL BLADE,4131 1 5,001 810171-3 N/A 1 4131 Page 3 of 3 8/18/2010 NUT, 4131 1 85 341718-7 LOCK PLATE, AN451 1 86 253804-1 F. Parts Breakdown 64 263002-9 RUBBER PIN 4, HR2400...
Flyer (English)
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... TO THE TOUCH CUTS 5X FASTER Abrasive Blades 12 sec. 2'' x 2'' x 1/4'' Angle Iron Makita Blue Steel™CERMET blades cut 5X faster than abrasive blades for increased productivity CLEANER Includes MODEL 4131 VERSATILITY For more info, call 1-800-4MAKITA makitatools.com Makita's CERMET blades cut than abrasive blades with burr-free ends that are cool to the touch EFFICIENCY Sheet Metal Square Tubing Channel Stud Angle Iron Steel...
... TO THE TOUCH CUTS 5X FASTER Abrasive Blades 12 sec. 2'' x 2'' x 1/4'' Angle Iron Makita Blue Steel™CERMET blades cut 5X faster than abrasive blades for increased productivity CLEANER Includes MODEL 4131 VERSATILITY For more info, call 1-800-4MAKITA makitatools.com Makita's CERMET blades cut than abrasive blades with burr-free ends that are cool to the touch EFFICIENCY Sheet Metal Square Tubing Channel Stud Angle Iron Steel...
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... the Touch METAL CUTTING APPLICATION CHART Accessory Number A-93815 A-93821 A-93837 A-93843 No. All specifications subject to stock on hand. All models and accessories subject to change without prior notice. UPC Code 088381-05651-9 Standard Equipment I 7-1/4'' x 36T CERMET Tipped Metal Cutting Saw Blade (A-93815) I Hex Wrench 5 (783203-8) I Wrench Holder (410047-0) I Stainless steel base plate for stability and durability Specifications Blade Diameter 7-1/4'' Arbor 5/8'' Maximum Cutting Depth: 90° 2-1/2'' No Load Speed 3,500 RPM AMPS (120V) 13 Overall...
... the Touch METAL CUTTING APPLICATION CHART Accessory Number A-93815 A-93821 A-93837 A-93843 No. All specifications subject to stock on hand. All models and accessories subject to change without prior notice. UPC Code 088381-05651-9 Standard Equipment I 7-1/4'' x 36T CERMET Tipped Metal Cutting Saw Blade (A-93815) I Hex Wrench 5 (783203-8) I Wrench Holder (410047-0) I Stainless steel base plate for stability and durability Specifications Blade Diameter 7-1/4'' Arbor 5/8'' Maximum Cutting Depth: 90° 2-1/2'' No Load Speed 3,500 RPM AMPS (120V) 13 Overall...