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CAUTION:
• If the blade and riving knife are not aligned prop-
erly, a dangerous pinching condition may result
during operation. Make sure they are properly
aligned. You could suffer serious personal injury
while using the tool without a properly aligned
riving knife.
• If they are not aligned for any reasons, always
have Makita authorized service center repair it.
• Don't remove the riving knife.
► Fig.21: 1. Riving knife 2. Hex nut 3. Clearance
between the riving knife and blade teeth
There must be a clearance of about 4 - 5 mm between
the riving knife and the blade teeth. Adjust the riving
knife accordingly and tighten the hex nut securely.
Attach the table insert on the table, then check to see
that the blade guard works smoothly before cutting.
Installing and adjusting rip fence
► Fig.22: 1. Knob
Install the rip fence on the table so that the rip fence
holder engages with the guide rail. Tighten the knob of
the rip fence rmly clockwise.
► Fig.23
To check that the rip fence is parallel with the blade,
secure the rip fence 2 - 3 mm from the blade.
Raise the blade up to maximum elevation. Measure the
distance (A) and (B) between the rip fence and blade.
These two measurements should be identical.
If the rip fence is not parallel with the blade, proceed as
follows;
1. Loosen the knob of the rip fence.
2. Adjust the rip fence until it becomes parallel with
the blade.
3. Tighten the knob.
CAUTION:
• Make sure that the rip fence is parallel with the
blade, or a dangerous kickback condition may
occur.
Connecting to vacuum cleaner
► Fig.24
Cleaner operations can be performed by connecting the
tool to Makita vacuum cleaner or dust collector.
OPERATION
CAUTION:
•
Always use "work helpers" such as push sticks
and push blocks when there is a danger that your
hands or ngers will come close to the blade.
• Always hold the workpiece rmly 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, rst switch the tool off
while holding the workpiece rmly. 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 ngers in the path of
the saw blade. Be especially careful with bevel cuts.
• Always secure the rip fence rmly, or dangerous
kickbacks may occur.
•
Always use "work helpers" such as push sticks and
push blocks when cutting small or narrow workpieces.
Work helpers
Push sticks, push blocks or auxiliary fence are types of
"work helpers". Use them to make safe, sure cuts with-
out the need for the operator to contact the blade with
any part of the body.
Auxiliary fence
► Fig.25: 1. Face/edge parallel
Make auxiliary fence from 9.5 mm and 19 mm plywood pieces.
Ripping
CAUTION:
• 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.
► Fig.26
1. Adjust the depth of cut a bit higher than the thick-
ness of the workpiece.
2. Position the rip fence to the desired width of rip
and secure it in place by tightening the knob.
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 or wider,
carefully use your right hand to feed the
workpiece. Use your left hand to hold the
workpiece in position against the rip fence.
(2) When the width of rip is 65 mm - 150
mm wide, use the push stick to feed the
workpiece.
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