User Manual

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4. Tighten the two hex bolts on the rip fence.
Fig.28
CAUTION:
• Be sure to adjust the rip fence so that it is parallel
with the blade, or a dangerous kickback condition
may occur.
Bring the rip fence up flush against the side of the blade.
Make sure that the guideline on the fence holder points
to the 0 graduation. If the guideline does not point to the
0 graduation, loosen the screw on the scale plate and
adjust the scale plate.
Fig.29
Connecting to vacuum cleaner
Cleaner operations can be performed by connecting the
tool to Makita vacuum cleaner or dust collector.
Fig.30
OPERATION
CAUTION:
• Always use "work helpers" such as push sticks and
push blocks when there is a danger that your
hands or fingers will come close to the blade.
• Always hold the workpiece firmly with the table and
the rip fence or miter gauge. Do not bend or twist it
while feeding. If the workpiece is bent or twisted,
dangerous kickbacks may occur.
• NEVER withdraw the workpiece while the blade is
running. If you must withdraw the workpiece before
completing a cut, first switch the tool off while
holding the workpiece firmly. Wait until the blade
has come to a complete stop before withdrawing
the workpiece. Failure to do so may cause
dangerous kickbacks.
• NEVER remove cut-off material while the blade is
running.
• NEVER place your hands or fingers in the path of
the saw blade. Be especially careful with bevel
cuts.
• Always secure the rip fence firmly, or dangerous
kickbacks may occur.
• Always use "work helpers" such as push sticks and
push blocks when cutting small or narrow
workpieces, or when the dado head is hidden from
view while cutting.
Work helpers
Push sticks, push blocks or auxiliary fence are types of
"work helpers". Use them to make safe, sure cuts
without the need for the operator to contact the blade
with any part of the body.
Push block
Fig.31
Use a 19 mm piece of plywood.
Handle should be in center of plywood piece. Fasten
with glue and wood screws as shown. Small piece 9.5
mm x 8 mm x 50 mm of wood must always be glued to
plywood to keep the blade from dulling if the operator
cuts into push block by mistake. (Never use nails in push
block.)
Auxiliary fence
Fig.32
Make auxiliary fence from 9.5 mm and 19 mm plywood
pieces.
Ripping
CAUTION:
• When ripping, remove the miter gauge from the
table.
• When cutting long or large workpieces, always
provide adequate support behind the table. DO
NOT allow a long board to move or shift on the
table. This will cause the blade to bind and
increase the possibility of kickback and personal
injury. The support should be at the same height as
the table.
1. Adjust the depth of cut a bit higher than the
thickness of the workpiece.
Fig.33
2. Position the rip fence to the desired width of rip
and lock in place by pivoting the grip.
3. Turn the tool on and gently feed the workpiece
into the blade along with the rip fence.
(1) When the width of rip is 150 mm and wider,
carefully use your right hand to feed the
workpiece. Use your left hand to hold the
workpiece in position against the rip fence.
Fig.34
(2) When the width of rip is 65 mm - 150 mm
wide, use the push stick to feed the
workpiece.
Fig.35
(3) When the width of rip is narrower than 65 mm,
the push stick cannot be used because the
push stick will strike the blade guard. Use the
auxiliary fence and push block. Attach the
auxiliary fence to the rip fence with two "C"
clamps.
Fig.36
Feed the workpiece by hand until the end is
about 25 mm from the front edge of the table.
Continue to feed using the push block on the
top of the auxiliary fence until the cut is
complete.
Fig.37