Makita 4331DWD jigsaw review
Key specifications
- Brand
- Makita
- Type
- Cordless
- Motor power
- 2.6 A
- Orbital action
- Yes
From a cordless tool, in addition to ease of use and mobility, you want to expect acceptable performance, reliability and the ability to work accurately with a variety of materials. The Makita 4331DWD jigsaw, with its powerful electric motor, meets all these requirements with its characteristics.
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Features of the Makita 4331 DWD
- Powerful power unit is an electric motor powered by a 12-volt nickel-metal hydride battery. Two batteries of 2.6 amps/hr each are included. Full charge time for each of the batteries from the battery charger is 30 minutes. Batteries are conveniently secured in the handle with two latches.
- Well-accessible brushes that can be changed without disassembling the housing.
- The housing is equipped with a ventilation hole. In addition, the gearbox of the device, for better heat exchange, is in a metal casing.
- The ability to adjust the saw's stroke with the adjusting wheel allows you to choose the best mode of operation for different materials.
- The presence of a pendulum stroke. When making straight cuts and there is no need for a high-quality kerf, you can use this feature to speed up the work. There is also a three-step stroke adjustment.
- The support rollers are optimally positioned low so that there is no sideways movement of the saw during the cut.
- The blade of the Makita 4331DWD jigsaw is made of durable die-cast aluminum; it is rigidly connected to the body. In addition, the sole plate is equipped with a special overlay for working in sensitive areas: varnished surfaces, etc. The soleplate can be fixed from 0 to 45º from the plane of the saw in both directions.
- The handle of the jigsaw has a comfortable staple shape. It is easy and comfortable to work with in addition to its low weight and good balance.
- The start button has a locking button.
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