Operation - Makita 2712 Instruction Manual

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Place the blade guard into the groove on the riving knife.
Secure the blade guard by pivoting the lever on the
blade guard.
CAUTION:
If the blade and riving knife are not aligned
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properly, 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.
If they are not aligned for any reasons, always
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have Makita authorized service center repair it.
Don't remove the riving knife.
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There must be a clearance of about 4 - 5 mm between
the riving knife and the blade teeth. Adjust the riving
knife accordingly and tighten the hex nut 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
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Install the rip fence on the table so that the rip fence
holder engages with the guide rail. Tighten the knob of
the rip fence firmly clockwise.
1. Blade guard
2. Riving knife
1. Riving knife
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2. Hex nut
3. Clearance
between the
riving knife and
blade teeth
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1. Knob
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A
B
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To check 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. Measure the
distance (A) and (B) between the rip fence and blade.
These two measurements should be identical.
If the rip fence is not parallel with the blade, proceed as
follows;
1. Loosen the knob of the rip fence.
2. Adjust the rip fence until it becomes parallel with
the blade.
3. Tighten the knob.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the rip fence is parallel with the blade,
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or a dangerous kickback condition may occur.
Connecting to vacuum cleaner
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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
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and 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
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and 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.
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