Cross Cutting - Makita 2704 Instruction Manual

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(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.
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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.
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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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1. Push stick
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1. Auxiliary fence
1. Push block
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2. Auxiliary fence
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Miter gauge
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3 4
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Use the miter gauge for the 4 types of cutting shown in
the figure.
CAUTION:
Secure the knob on the miter gauge carefully.
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Avoid creep of workpiece and gauge by firm
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workholding arrangement, especially when cutting
at an angle.
NEVER hold or grasp the intended "cut-off" portion
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of the workpiece.
Always adjust the distance between the end of the
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miter gauge and the saw blade not to exceed 15
mm.
Miter gauge positive stop
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2
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Miter gauge is provided with positive stops at 90°,
45°right and left miter angles for quick setting of miter
angles.
To set the miter angle, loosen the knob on the miter gauge.
Raise the small plate on the miter gauge for free setting.
Turn the miter gauge to the desired miter angle. Return
the small plate on the miter gauge to the original position
and tighten the knob clockwise securely.
Use of miter gauge
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1. CROSS
CUTTING
2. MITERING
3. BEVEL
CUTTING
4. COMPOUND
MITERING
(ANGLES)
1. Knob
2. Small plate
3. Screw for
positive stop
1. Groove
2. Miter gauge
3. Knob
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