Operation; Work Helpers - Makita MLT100 Instruction Manual

For European type blade guard
Fig.22
Fig.23
Remove the center cover. Insert the riving knife into the
blade guard mounting portion (stay). Tighten the hex
bolts (A) with the provided wrench.
Place the blade guard into the groove on the riving knife.
Secure the blade guard by pivoting the lever on the
blade guard.
For both European and non-European type blade
guards
The riving knife installing location is factory-adjusted so
that the blade and riving knife will be in a straight line.
However, if they are not in a straight line, loosen the hex
bolts (B) and adjust the blade guard mounting portion
(stay) so that the riving knife is aligned directly behind
the blade. Then tighten the hex bolts (B) to secure the
stay.
Fig.24
CAUTION:
If the blade and riving knife are not aligned properly,
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a dangerous pinching condition may result during
operation. Make sure they are properly aligned.
You could suffer serious personal injury while using
the tool without a properly aligned riving knife.
NEVER make any adjustments while tool is
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running. Disconnect the tool before making any
adjustments.
Don't remove the riving knife.
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Fig.25
There must be a clearance of about 4 - 5 mm between
the riving knife and the blade teeth. Loosen the hex bolts
(A) and adjust the riving knife accordingly and tighten
the hex bolts (A) securely. 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.26
Install the rip fence so that the fence holder engages
with the nearmost guide rail.
To secure the rip fence, pivot fully the lever on the fence
holder.
To check to be sure 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. Mark one of
the blade teeth with a crayon. Measure the distance (A)
and (B) between the rip fence and blade. Take both
measurements using the tooth marked with the crayon.
These two measurements should be identical. If the rip
fence is not parallel with the blade, proceed as follows:
Fig.27
Fig.28
1. Secure the rip fence by lowering the lever on it.
2. Loosen the two hex bolts on the rip fence with the
hex wrench provided.
3. Adjust the rip fence until it becomes parallel with
the blade.
4. Tighten the two hex bolts on the rip fence.
Fig.29
CAUTION:
Be sure to adjust the rip fence so that it is parallel
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with the blade, or a dangerous kickback condition
may occur.
Bring the rip fence up flush against the side of the blade.
Make sure that the guideline on the fence holder points
to the 0 graduation. If the guideline does not point to the
0 graduation, loosen the screw on the scale plate and
adjust the scale plate.
Fig.30
Connecting to vacuum cleaner
Fig.31
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 and
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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 and
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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 the
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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 and
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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.
Push block
Fig.32
Use a 19 mm piece of plywood.
Handle should be in center of plywood piece. Fasten
with glue and wood screws as shown. Small piece 9.5
mm x 8 mm x 50 mm of wood must always be glued to
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