Maktec MT431 - Straight cuts; Circular cuts; Maintenance

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1. Straight cuts
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When repeatedly cutting widths of 160 mm or less,
use of the rip fence will assure fast, clean, straight
cuts.
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To i ns ta ll , i ns er t t he r ip fe nc e i n to t he re ct a ng u l ar
hole on the side of the base with the fence guide
facing down. Slide the rip fence to the desired
cutting width position, then tighten the bolt to
secure it.
2. Circular cuts
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When cutting circles or arcs of 170 mm or less in
radius, install the rip fence as follows.
Insert the rip fence into the rectangular hole on the
side of the base with the fence guide facing up.
Insert the circular guide pin through either of the
two holes on the fence guide. Screw the threaded
knob onto the pin to secure the pin.
Now slide the rip fence to the desired cutting radius,
and tighten the bolt to secure it in place. Then move
the base all the way forward.
NOTE:
• Always use blades No. B-17, B-18, B-26 or B-27
when cutting circles or arcs.
Anti-splintering device for steel base
(optional accessory)
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For splinter-free cuts, the anti-splintering device can be
used. To install the anti-splintering device, move the base
all the way forward and insert it between the two
protrusions of the base.
NOTE:
• The anti-splintering device cannot be used when
making bevel cuts.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
To ma in ta i n pr od uc t SA F ET Y a n d RE LI A B IL I T Y, re pa i rs ,
carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other
maintenance or adjustment should be performed by
Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita
replacement parts.
1. Anti-splintering
device
2. Protrusion
1. Rip fence
(Guide rule)
1. Threaded knob
2. Fence guide
3. Rip fence
(Guide rule)
4. Pin
1. Hex wrench
2. Bolt
3. Fence guide
4. Rip fence (Guide
rule)
1. Rip fence
(Guide rule)