Maintenance; Optional Accessories - Makita MLT100N Instruction Manual

Secure the knob on the miter
CAUTION:
gauge carefully.
Avoid creep of workpiece and
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gauge by firm workholding arrangement, espe-
cially when cutting at an angle.
NEVER hold or grasp the intended
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"cut-off" portion of the workpiece.
Always adjust the distance
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between the end of the miter gauge and the saw
blade not to exceed 15 mm.
Use of miter gauge
► Fig.41: 1. Miter gauge 2. 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.
Carrying tool
► Fig.42
Make sure that the tool is unplugged.
Carry the tool by holding the tool part shown in the figure.
Always secure all moving portions
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before carrying the tool.
Before the carrying the tool, make
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sure that the blade guard and the sub guard are
down and the lower edge of the sub guard con-
tacts with the main table.

MAINTENANCE

Always be sure that the tool is
CAUTION:
switched off and unplugged before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
NOTICE:
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
Cleaning
Clean out sawdust and chips from time to time. Carefully
clean the blade guard and moving parts inside the table saw.
When removing the sawdust accumulated under the saw
blade, remove the table insert and use an air duster to blow
out the sawdust from the connector for a vacuum cleaner.
Lubrication
To keep the table saw in tip-top running condition, and
to assure maximum service life, oil or grease the mov-
ing parts and rotating parts from time to time.
Lubrication places:
• Threaded shaft to elevate the saw blade
• Hinge to rotate the frame
• Elevation guide shafts on motor
• Gear to elevate the saw blade
Sliding poles on the sub table (R) and sub table (back)
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Replacing carbon brushes
Check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace them when they wear down to the limit mark.
Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the
holders. Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the
same time. Use only identical carbon brushes.
► Fig.43: 1. Limit mark
1. Store the sub table (R). Remove the rip fence and
miter gauge if they are stored.
2. Loosen the lock lever and turn the handwheel until the saw
head is tilted to 45° bevel angle. After that, tighten the lock lever.
► Fig.44: 1. Rip fence 2. Miter gauge 3. Lock lever
4. Handwheel
3.
Stand the tool on its right side.
► Fig.45
Be sure to support the tool so as
CAUTION:
not to let the tool fall down. It is recommended to
have someone to support the tool.
4.
Loosen the screws on the bottom plate and remove it.
5.
Loosen the brush holder caps using a screwdriver
and remove the worn carbon brushes.
► Fig.46: 1. Bottom plate 2. Brush holder cap
3. Screwdriver
6.
Insert the new carbon brushes and secure the
brush holder caps.
7.
Attach the bottom plate with screws and carefully lay the tool
on its bottom. Store the rip fence and miter gauge if removed.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

These accessories or attachments
CAUTION:
are recommended for use with your Makita tool
specified in this manual. The use of any other
accessories or attachments might present a risk of
injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment
for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
• Steel & Carbide-tipped saw blades
• Rip fence
• Miter gauge
• Wrench 24
• Hex wrench 5
• Joint (for connecting to dust collector)
• Table stand set
Refer to the instruction manual for table saw stand that is
provided with the table saw stand as an optional accessory.
NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the
tool package as standard accessories. They may
differ from country to country.
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