Installing Blade Guard - Makita 2704 Instruction Manual

installed onto the spindle.
For European countries
CAUTION:
The ring 30
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factory-installed between the inner and outer
flanges.
Keep the flange surface clean of dirt or other
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adhering matter; it could cause blade slippage. Be
sure that the blade is installed so that the teeth are
aligned in the cutting (turning) direction.
To secure the blade in place, hold the outer flange with
the offset wrench, then tighten the hex nut clockwise
with the wrench. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX NUT
SECURELY.
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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

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mm in outer diameter
1. Offset wrench
2. Wrench
2
1. Blade guard
2
2. Riving knife
3. blade guard
mounting portion
(stay)
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1. Blade guard
2
2. Riving knife
CAUTION:
Before installing the blade guard, adjust the depth
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of cut to its maximum elevation.
For non-European type blade guard
is
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
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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.
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1. Riving knife
2
2. Blade guard
3
3. Lever
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1. Blade guard
2. Riving knife
2
1. Blade
2. These two
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2
clearances
should be equal.
3. Riving knife
4. Hex bolts (B)
5. Hex bolts (A)
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