Maintenance; Carrying Tool; Miter Gauge - Makita 2704 Instruction Manual

Cross cutting
CAUTION:
• When making a crosscut, remove the rip fence
from the table.
• When cutting long or large workpieces, always
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.

Miter gauge

► Fig.44: 1. Cross cutting 2. Mitering 3. Bevel cutting
4. Compound mitering (angles)
Use the miter gauge for the 4 types of cutting shown in
the figure.
CAUTION:
• Secure the knob on the miter gauge carefully.
• Avoid creep of workpiece and gauge by firm
workholding arrangement, especially when
cutting at an angle.
• NEVER hold or grasp the intended "cut-off"
portion of the workpiece.
• Always adjust the distance between the end
of the miter gauge and the saw blade not to
exceed 15 mm.
Miter gauge positive stop
► Fig.45: 1. Knob 2. Small plate 3. Screw for positive
stop
Miter gauge is provided with positive stops at 90°,
45°right and left miter angles for quick setting of miter
angles.
To set the miter angle, loosen the knob on the miter
gauge.
Raise the small plate on the miter gauge for free setting.
Turn the miter gauge to the desired miter angle. Return
the small plate on the miter gauge to the original posi-
tion and tighten the knob clockwise securely.
Use of miter gauge
► Fig.46: 1. Groove 2. Miter gauge 3. Knob
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
feed gently forward into the blade.
Auxiliary wood facing (miter gauge)
► Fig.47
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.48
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 carry-
ing the tool.
• Always make sure that the blade guard is
installed in place before the carrying the tool.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspec-
tion or maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or 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.
Lubrication
To keep the table saw in tip-top running condition, and
to assure maximum service life, oil or grease the mov-
ing parts and rotating parts from time to time.
Lubrication places:
• Threaded shaft to elevate the blade
• Hinge to rotate the frame
• Elevation guide shafts on motor
• Gear to elevate the blade
• Guide rails for the rip fence
• Shaft of the sub table (R) locking levers
• Sliding part of the sub table (R)
Replacing carbon brushes
► Fig.49: 1. Limit mark
Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep
the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders.
Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same
time. Use only identical carbon brushes.
Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. To
replace the carbon brushes, remove the blade guard
and blade and then loosen the lock lever, tilt the saw
head and secure it at 45° bevel angle. Carefully lay the
tool on itself backward. Then loosen the brush holder
cap. Remove the worn carbon brushes, insert the new
ones and secure the brush holder caps.
► Fig.50: 1. Brush holder cap 2. Screwdriver
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be per-
formed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.
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