Work Helpers - Makita MLT100 Instruction Manual

Always use "work helpers" such as push sticks and
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push blocks when cutting small or narrow
workpieces, or when the dado head is hidden from
view while cutting.

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
300mm(12")
120mm
(4-3/4")
6mm
1
50mm(2")
(1/4")
2
130mm
(5")
9.5mm
3
(3/8")
50mm
(2")
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Use a 19 mm (3/4")piece of plywood.
Handle should be in center of plywood piece. Fasten
with glue and wood screws as shown. Small piece 9.5
mm (3/8")x 8 mm (5/16") x 50 mm (2") 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
19mm 120mm
9.5mm
(3/4") (4-3/4")
(3/8")
1
460mm
(18")
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Make auxiliary fence from 9.5 mm (3/8") and 19 mm
(3/4") plywood pieces.
1. Face/edge
parallel
2. Handle
3. Wood screw
130mm(5")
4. Glue together
50mm
(2")
100mm
4
(4")
8mm(5/16")
1. Face/edge
parallel
40mm
(1-1/2")
140mm
(5-1/2")
Ripping
CAUTION:
When ripping, remove the miter gauge from the
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table.
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.
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2. Position the rip fence to the desired width of rip
and lock in place by pivoting the grip.
3. Turn the tool on and gently feed the workpiece
into the blade along with the rip fence.
(1) When the width of rip is 150 mm (5-15/16")
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.
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(2) When the width of rip is 65 mm - 150 mm
wide, use the push stick to feed the
workpiece.
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