Miter Gauge; Carrying Tool - Makita 2704N Instruction Manual

Cross cutting
CAUTION:
When making a crosscut, remove
the rip fence from the table.
CAUTION:
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.
CAUTION:
Always keep hands away from
path of blade.

Miter gauge

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► 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.
CAUTION:
Avoid creep of workpiece and
gauge by firm workholding arrangement, espe-
cially when cutting at an angle.
CAUTION:
NEVER hold or grasp the intended
"cut-off" portion of the workpiece.
CAUTION:
Always adjust the distance
between the end of the miter gauge and the saw
blade not to exceed 15 mm.
Miter gauge positive stop
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► 1. Screw for positive stop 2. Small plate 3. Knob
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.
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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
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► 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 saw blade.
Sub gauge (miter gauge)
► 1. Sub gauge
The sub gauge on the miter gauge prevents the work-
piece from wobbling. Loosen the screw on the miter
gauge and adjust the sub gauge position.

Carrying tool

Make sure that the tool is unplugged.
Carry the tool by holding the tool part shown in the figure.
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