Operation; Cross Cutting - Makita 2712 Instruction Manual

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.16
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 firmly clockwise.
Fig.17
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
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blade, or a dangerous kickback condition may occur.
Connecting to vacuum cleaner
Fig.18
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
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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
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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
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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
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running.
NEVER place your hands or fingers in the path of
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the saw blade. Be especially careful with bevel
cuts.
Always secure the rip fence firmly, or dangerous
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kickbacks may occur.
Always use "work helpers" such as push sticks
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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
without the need for the operator to contact the blade
with any part of the body.
Auxiliary fence
Fig.19
Make auxiliary fence from 9.5 mm and 19 mm plywood
pieces.
Ripping
CAUTION:
When cutting long or large workpieces, always
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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.20
1. Adjust the depth of cut a bit higher than the
thickness 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.
Fig.21
(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.22
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.23

Cross cutting

CAUTION:
When making a crosscut, remove the rip fence
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from the table.
When cutting long or large workpieces, always
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provide adequate support to the sides of the table.
The support should be at the same height as the
table.
Always keep hands away from path of blade.
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