Installing Blade Guard - Makita MLT100N Instruction Manual

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)
CAUTION:
• If the blade and riving knife are not aligned prop-
erly, 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.
• NEVER make any adjustments while tool is
running. Disconnect the tool before making any
adjustments.
• Don't remove the riving knife.
► Fig.25: 1. Blade guard 2. Riving knife
There must be a clearance of about 4 - 5 mm between
the riving knife and the blade teeth. Loosen the hex
bolts (A) and adjust the riving knife accordingly and
tighten the hex bolts (A) 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
► Fig.26: 1. Lever
Install the rip fence so that the fence holder engages
with the nearmost guide rail.
To secure the rip fence, pivot fully the lever on the fence
holder.
To check to be sure 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. Mark one
of the blade teeth with a crayon. Measure the distance
(A) and (B) between the rip fence and blade. Take both
measurements using the tooth marked with the crayon.
These two measurements should be identical. If the rip
fence is not parallel with the blade, proceed as follows:
► Fig.27: 1. Scale
► Fig.28: 1. Hex bolts
1. Secure the rip fence by lowering the lever on it.
2. Loosen the two hex bolts on the rip fence with the
hex wrench provided.
3. Adjust the rip fence until it becomes parallel with
the blade.
4. Tighten the two hex bolts on the rip fence.
► Fig.29
CAUTION:
• Be sure to adjust the rip fence so that it is par-
allel with the blade, or a dangerous kickback
condition may occur.
Bring the rip fence up flush against the side of the
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.30: 1. Guideline 2. Screw
Connecting to vacuum cleaner
► Fig.31
Cleaner operations can be performed by connecting the
tool to Makita vacuum cleaner or dust collector.
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