Makita MLT100 Instruction Manual page 11

Hold workpiece firmly with the miter gauge using a
clamp on the miter gauge and slide the workpiece
together with the slide table at the time of cutting
operation.
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. Assemble
as follows:
Installing or removing saw blade
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before installing or removing the
blade.
• Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to
install 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
blades which do not comply with the character-
istics specified in these instructions.
For Model Max. dia. Min. dia.
MLT100 260 mm 230 mm
CAUTION:
• Check the arbor hole diameter of the blade
before installing the blade. Always use the
correct ring for the arbor hole of the blade you
intend to use.
► Fig.17: 1. Wrench 2. Wrench 3. Hex nut
Remove the table insert on the table. Hold the outer
flange with the wrench and loosen the hex nut coun-
terclockwise with the wrench. Then remove the outer
flange.
► Fig.18: 1. Inner flange 2. Ring 3. Saw blade
4. Outer flange 5. Hex nut
Assemble the inner flange, ring, saw blade, outer flange
and hex nut onto the arbor, making sure that the teeth
of the blade are pointing down at the front of the table.
Always install the hex nut with its recessed side facing
the outer flange.
For all countries other than European
countries
CAUTION:
• The ring 25.4 mm in outer diameter is factory-in-
stalled onto the spindle.
Blade thickness Kerf
1.8 mm or less 2 mm or more
For European countries
CAUTION:
• The ring 30 mm in outer diameter is factory-in-
stalled between the inner and outer flanges.
• Keep the flange surface clean of dirt or other adher-
ing 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 offset wrench, then tighten the hex nut clockwise
with the wrench. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX
NUT SECURELY.
► Fig.19: 1. Wrench 2. Wrench
CAUTION:
• Be sure to hold the hex nut carefully with the
wrench. If your grip should slip, the wrench may
come off the hex nut, and your hand could strike
the sharp blade edges.
Installing blade guard
► Fig.20: 1. Blade guard 2. Riving knife 3. Blade
guard mounting portion (stay)
► Fig.21: 1. Blade guard 2. Riving knife
CAUTION:
• Before installing the blade guard, adjust the
depth of cut to its maximum elevation.
For non-European type blade guard
Remove the center cover. Insert the riving knife into the
blade guard mounting portion (stay). Tighten the hex
bolts (A) with the provided wrench.
For European type blade guard
► Fig.22: 1. Blade guard 2. Riving knife
► Fig.23: 1. Blade guard 2. Riving knife
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: 1. Blade 2. These two clearances should
be equal. 3. Blade guard mounting portion
(stay) 4. Riving knife 5. Hex bolts (A) 6. Hex
bolts (B)
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