Work Helpers - Makita LF1000 Instruction Manual

CAUTION:
Never attempt to cut thick or round aluminum
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extrusions. Thick aluminum extrusions may come
loose during operation and round aluminum
extrusions cannot be secured firmly with this tool.
Never cut aluminum in the table saw mode (bench
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mode).
CUTTING AS TABLE SAW (BENCH MODE)
CAUTION:
Always use "work helpers" such as push sticks and
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push blocks when there is a danger that your hands
or fingers will come close to the blade.
Always hold the workpiece firmly with the table and
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the rip fence. Do not bend or twist it while feeding. If
the workpiece is bent or twisted, dangerous
kickbacks may occur.
NEVER withdraw the workpiece while the blade is
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running. If you must withdraw the workpiece before
completing a cut, first switch the tool off while holding
the workpiece firmly. Wait until the blade has come to
a complete stop before withdrawing the workpiece.
Failure to do so may cause dangerous kickbacks.
NEVER remove cut-off material while the blade is
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running.
NEVER place your hands or fingers in the path of
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the saw blade.
Always secure the rip fence firmly, or dangerous
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kickbacks may occur.
Always use "work helpers" such as push sticks and
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push blocks when cutting small or narrow workpieces,
or when the is hidden from view while cutting.
When cutting as table saw (bench mode), remove
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the sub-fence.

Work helpers

Push sticks, push blocks or auxiliary fence are types of
"work helpers". Use them to make safe, sure cuts without
the need for the operator to contact the blade with any
part of the body.
Push block
120 mm 300 mm
130 mm
1
6 mm
50 mm
1. Face/edge parallel
2. handle
3. Wood screw
4. Guide together
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Use a 19 mm piece of plywood.
300 mm
130 mm
3
9.5 mm
50 mm
8 mm
4
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 blade from dulling if the operator cuts into push
block by mistake. (Never use nails in push block.)
Auxiliary fence
Fig.52
Make auxiliary fence from 9.5 mm and 19 mm plywood
pieces.
Ripping
CAUTION:
When ripping, remove the miter gauge from the table.
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When cutting long or large workpieces, always
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provide adequate support behind the table. DO NOT
allow a long board to move or shift on the table. This
will cause the blade to bind and increase the
possibility of kickback and personal injury. The
support should be at the same height as the table.
1. Adjust the depth of cut a bit higher than the
thickness of the workpiece. To make this
adjustment, refer to the section titled " Adjusting
the depth of cut ".
2. Position the rip fence to the desired width of rip
and secure in place by tightening the clamping
screw (A). Before ripping, make sure the two
screws of the rip fence holder are secured. If it is
not secured enough, retighten it.
3. Turn the tool on and gently feed the workpiece into
the blade along with the rip fence.
(1)
Fig.53
(2)
Fig.54
(3)
2
Fig.55
50 mm
100 mm
Fig.56
20
When the width of rip is 150 mm and wider,
carefully use one hand to feed the workpiece.
Use another hand to hold the workpiece in
position against the rip fence.
When the width of rip is 65 mm - 150 mm wide,
use the push stick to feed the workpiece.
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 top table.
Continue to feed using the push block on the top
of the auxiliary fence until the cut is complete.