Maintenance; Cross Cutting - Makita MLT100 Instruction Manual

plywood to keep the blade from dulling if the operator
cuts into push block by mistake. (Never use nails in push
block.)
Auxiliary fence
Fig.33
Make auxiliary fence from 9.5 mm and 19 mm plywood
pieces.
Ripping
CAUTION:
When ripping, remove the miter gauge from the
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table.
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.
1. Adjust the depth of cut a bit higher than the
thickness of the workpiece.
Fig.34
2. Position the rip fence to the desired width of rip
and lock in place by pivoting the grip.
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 and wider,
carefully use your right hand to feed the
workpiece. Use your left hand to hold the
workpiece in position against the rip fence.
Fig.35
(2) When the width of rip is 65 mm - 150 mm wide,
use the push stick to feed the workpiece.
Fig.36
(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.37
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.38

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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Miter gauge
Fig.39
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.
Use of miter gauge
Fig.40
Slide the miter gauge into the thick grooves in the table.
Loosen the knob on the gauge and align to desired
angle (0° to 60°). Bring stock flush up against fence and
slide table, secure it with the clamp on the miter gauge
and feed gently forward into the blade.
Auxiliary wood facing (miter gauge)
Fig.41
To prevent a long board from wobbling, fit the miter
gauge with an auxiliary fence board. Fasten with
bolts/nuts after drilling holes, but fasteners must not
protrude from the face board.
Carrying tool
Fig.42
Make sure that the tool is unplugged.
Carry the tool by holding the tool part shown in the
figure.
CAUTION:
Always secure all moving portions before carrying
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the tool.
Always make sure that the blade guard is installed
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in place before the carrying the tool.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or
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the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
Cleaning
Clean out sawdust and chips from time to time. Carefully
clean the blade guard and moving parts inside the table
saw.
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