Installing Blade Guard - Makita 2712 Instruction Manual

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To start the tool, press the ON ( I ) button.
To stop it, press the OFF ( O ) button or the switch cover.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
•
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
The tool is shipped from the factory with the saw blade
and blade guard not in the installed condition.
Removing or installing saw blade
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
•
unplugged before installing or removing the blade.
Use only the Makita hex wrench provided to install
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or remove the blade. Failure to do so may result in
overtightening or insufficient tightening of the hex
bolt. This could cause an injury.
Use the following saw blade. Do not use saw
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blades which
characteristics specified in these instructions.
Model Dia. Blade thickness
2712 315 mm 2 mm or less
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To remove the saw blade, remove the table insert on the
table. Hold the outer flange with the wrench and loosen
the hex bolt clockwise with the hex wrench. Then
remove the outer flange.
1. Switch
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do not comply with
Kerf
2.8 mm or more
1. Hex wrench
1
2. Wrench
3. Loosen
2
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To install the saw blade, assemble the inner flange, saw
blade, outer flange, washer and hex bolt onto the arbor.
Make sure that the teeth of the blade are pointing down
at the front of the table.
CAUTION:
Keep the flange surface clean of dirt or other
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adhering matter; it could cause blade slippage. Be
sure that the blade is installed so that the teeth are
aligned in the cutting (turning) direction.
To secure the blade in place, hold the outer flange with
the wrench, then tighten the hex bolt counterclockwise
with the hex wrench. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX
BOLT SECURELY.
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3
the
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CAUTION:
Be sure to hold the hex bolt carefully with the hex
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wrench. If your grip should slip, the hex wrench
may come off the hex bolt, and your hand could
strike the sharp blade edges.

Installing blade guard

CAUTION:
Before installing the blade guard, adjust the depth
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of cut to its maximum elevation.
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1. Inner flange
2
2. Saw blade
3
3. Outer flange
4. Washer
5. Hex bolt
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4
1. Hex wrench
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2. Wrench
3. Hex bolt
4. Tighten
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1. Blade guard
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2. Riving knife