Operation; Auxiliary Fence - Makita 2704N Instruction Manual

4. Make sure that the rip fence can be installed and
removed in the original position (released position).
5. Make sure that the rip fence can be slid smoothly
with no wobble when the knob is on half way of its
travel.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to tighten screws with
more than tightening amount specified in the
above instructions. Failure to do so may damage
the fastened parts.
Bring the rip fence up flush against the side of the saw
blade. Make sure that the guideline on the fence holder
points to the 0 graduation. If the guideline does not
point to the 0 graduation, loosen the screw on the scale
plate and adjust the scale plate.
► Fig.33: 1. Guideline 2. Screws
Connecting to vacuum cleaner
Cleaner operations can be performed by connecting the
tool to Makita vacuum cleaner or dust collector.
► Fig.34

OPERATION

CAUTION:
Always use "work helpers" such
as push sticks and push blocks when there is a
danger that your hands or fingers will come close
to the saw blade.
CAUTION:
Always hold the workpiece firmly
with the table 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.
CAUTION:
NEVER withdraw the workpiece
while the saw blade is running. If you must with-
draw the workpiece before completing a cut, first
switch the tool off while holding the workpiece
firmly. Wait until the saw blade has come to a
complete stop before withdrawing the workpiece.
Failure to do so may cause dangerous kickbacks.
CAUTION:
NEVER remove cut-off material
while the saw blade is running.
CAUTION:
NEVER place your hands or fin-
gers in the path of the saw blade. Be especially
careful with bevel cuts.
CAUTION:
Always secure the rip fence firmly,
or dangerous kickbacks may occur.
CAUTION:
Always use "work helpers" such
as push sticks and push blocks when cutting
small or narrow workpieces.
Work helpers
Push sticks, push blocks or auxiliary fence are types of
"work helpers". Use them to make safe, sure cuts with-
out the need for the operator to contact the saw blade
with any part of the body.
Push block
► Fig.35: 1. Face/edge parallel 2. Handle 3. Wood
screw 4. Glue together
Use a 19 mm piece of plywood.
Handle should be in center of plywood piece. Fasten
with glue and wood screws as shown. Small piece 9.5
mm x 8 mm x 50 mm of wood must always be glued to
plywood to keep the saw blade from dulling if the oper-
ator cuts into push block by mistake. (Never use nails in
push block.)

Auxiliary fence

► Fig.36: 1. Face/edge parallel
Make auxiliary fence from 9.5 mm and 19 mm plywood
pieces.
Ripping
CAUTION:
When ripping, remove the miter
gauge from the table.
CAUTION:
When cutting long or large work-
pieces, always provide adequate support behind
the table. DO NOT allow a long board to move
or shift on the table. This will cause the saw blade
to bind and increase the possibility of kickback and
personal injury. The support should be at the same
height as the table.
CAUTION:
Do not perform bevel ripping on
the bevelling side of the saw blade.
1.
Adjust the depth of cut a bit higher than the thick-
ness of the workpiece.
► Fig.37
2. Position the rip fence to the desired width of rip
and lock in place by pivoting the knob. Before ripping,
make sure the rear end of the rip fence is secured
firmly. If it is not secured enough, follow the procedures
in the section titled "Installing and adjusting rip fence".
3. Turn the tool on and gently feed the workpiece into
the saw blade along with the rip fence.
When the width of rip is 150 mm and wider, carefully
use your right hand to feed the workpiece. Use your left
hand to hold the workpiece in position against the rip
fence.
► Fig.38
When the width of rip is 65 mm - 150 mm wide, use the
push stick to feed the workpiece.
► Fig.39: 1. Push stick
When the width of rip is narrower than 65 mm, the push
stick cannot be used because the push stick will strike
the blade guard. Use the auxiliary fence and push
block. Attach the auxiliary fence to the rip fence with two
"C" clamps.
Feed the workpiece by hand until the end is about 25
mm from the front edge of the table.
► Fig.40
Continue to feed using the push block on the top of the
auxiliary fence until the cut is complete.
► Fig.41: 1. Push block 2. Auxiliary fence
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