Functional Description; Adjusting The Bevel Angle - Makita 2704 Instruction Manual

Storing accessories
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The miter gauge, blade and wrenches can be stored on
the left side of the base and the rip fence can be stored
at the right side of the base.

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 the depth of cut
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The depth of cut may be adjusted by turning the handle.
Turn the handle clockwise to raise the blade or
counterclockwise to lower it.
NOTE:
Use a shallow depth setting when cutting thin
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materials in order to obtain a cleaner cut.
1. Miter gauge
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1. Rip fence
2. Push stick
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1. Handle
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Adjusting the bevel angle

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Loosen the lock lever counterclockwise and turn the
handwheel until the desired angle (0° - 45°) is obtained.
The bevel angle is indicated by the arrow pointer.
After obtaining the desired angle, tighten the lock lever
clockwise to secure the adjustment.
CAUTION:
After adjusting the bevel angle, be sure to tighten
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the lock lever securely.
Adjusting positive stops
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(A)
90
45
90 45
(B)
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The tool is equipped with positive stops at 90° and 45° to
the table surface. To check and adjust the positive stops,
proceed as follows:
Move the handwheel as far as possible by turning it.
Place a triangular rule on the table and check to see if
the blade is at 90° or 45° to the table surface. If the blade
is at an angle shown in Fig. A, turn the adjusting screws
clockwise; if it is at an angle shown in Fig. B, turn the
adjusting screws counterclockwise to adjust the positive
stops.
After adjusting the positive stops, set the blade at 90° to
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1. Lock lever
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2. Arrow pointer
3. Handwheel
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1. 90 ﾟ Adjusting
screw
2. 45 ﾟ Adjusting
screw
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