Operation; Work Helpers - Makita 2704 Instruction Manual

OPERATION

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 or miter gauge. 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. Be especially careful with bevel
cuts.
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 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")
006219
1. Face/edge
parallel
2. Handle
3. Wood screw
130mm(5")
4. Glue together
50mm
(2")
100mm
4
(4")
8mm(5/16")
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 x 8 mm x 50 mm (3/8" x 5/16" x 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
9.5mm
(3/4")
(3/8")
1
460mm
(18")
006211
Make auxiliary fence from 9.5 mm (3/8") and 19 mm
(3/4") plywood pieces.
Wood facing (rip fence)
006165
A wood facing should be used for operations when the
blade comes close to the rip fence. Wood facing for the
rip fence should be the same size as the rip fence. Make
sure the bottom of facing is flush with the table surface.
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.
Before operating the table saw, check to be sure that the
antikickback pawls operate properly. Turn the tool off
and unplug it. Feed the workpiece under the blade guard
and along both sides of the blade to simulate cutting. Try
to withdraw the workpiece on each side by pulling it
toward you. The antikickback pawls should grab the
10
1. Face/edge
120mm
parallel
(4-3/4")
40mm
(1-1/2")
140mm
(5-1/2")
1. No. 10 wood
screws (long
enough to
penetrate
halfway into
facing)
1