Functional Description; Bevel Cutting; Riving Knife Adjustment - Makita 5143r Instruction Manual

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before adjusting or checking function on
the tool.
Adjusting depth of cut
Fig.1
CAUTION:
After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the
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lever securely.
Loosen the lever on the depth guide and move the base
up or down. At the desired depth of cut, secure the base
by tightening the lever.
For cleaner, safer cuts, set cut depth so that no more
than one blade tooth projects below workpiece. Using
proper cut depth helps to reduce potential for dangerous
KICKBACKS which can cause personal injury.

Bevel cutting

Fig.2
For model 5603R, 5703R,5705R, 5903R, 5103R
Loosen the clamping screws in front and back, and tilt
the tool to the desired angle for bevel cuts (0° - 45°).
Secure the clamping screws tightly in front and back
after making the adjustment.
For model 5143R
Loosen the clamping screw in front and tilt the tool to the
desired angle for bevel cuts (0 - 60°). Secure the
clamping screw tightly in front after making the
adjustment.
Sighting
For 5603R, 5703R,5705R, 5903R, 5103R
Fig.3
Fig.4
For straight cuts, align the A position on the front of the
base with your cutting line. For 45° bevel cuts, align the
B position with it.
For 5143R
Fig.5
Align your sight line with either the 0° notch for straight
cutting or the 30° notch for 30° angle cuts or the 45°
notch for 45° angle cuts or the 60° notch for 60° angle
cuts.

Riving knife adjustment

Fig.6
Use the hex wrench to loosen the hex socket head bolt
for the riving knife adjustment, then raise the lower blade
guard. Move the riving knife up or down over the two
protuberances for settings indicated in the figure, so as
to obtain the proper clearance between the riving knife
and saw blade.
CAUTION:
Ensure that the riving knife is adjusted such that:
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The distance between the riving knife and the
toothed rim of the saw blade is not more than 5
mm. The toothed rim does not extend more than 5
mm beyond the lower edge of the riving knife.
Switch action
Fig.7
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
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that the switch trigger actuates properly and
returns to the "OFF" position when released.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
push in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Removing or installing saw blade
The following blade can be used with this tool.
Model Max. dia. Min. dia.
5603R 165 mm 150 mm
190 mm 170 mm
5703R,5705R
5903R 235 mm 210 mm
5103R 270 mm 260 mm
5143R 355 mm 350 mm
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The thickness of the riving knife is 1.8 mm for Models
5603R,5703R and 5705R or 2.0 mm for Models for
5903R and 5103R or 2.5 mm for Model 5143R.
CAUTION:
Do not use saw blades which do not comply with
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the characteristics specified in these instructions.
Do not use saw blades the disc of which is thicker
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or the set of which is smaller than the thickness of
the riving knife.
Fig.8
CAUTION:
Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing up
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at the front of the tool.
Use only the Makita wrench to install or remove the
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blade.
Never depress the shaft lock while the saw is
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running.
To remove the blade, press the shaft lock fully so that
the blade cannot revolve and use the hex wrench to
loosen the hex bolt counterclockwise. Then remove the
hex bolt, outer flange and blade.
To install the blade, follow the removal procedure in
reverse. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT
CLOCKWISE SECURELY.
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Blade thickness Kerf
1.6 mm or less 1.9 mm or more
1.6 mm or less 1.9 mm or more
1.7 mm or less 2.1 mm or more
1.8 mm or less 2.2 mm or more
2.3 mm or less 2.7 mm or more