Makita 2704 Instruction Manual page 9

proceed as follows:
A
B
006160
1
006161
1. Position the rip fence in the sliding position.
2. Loosen the two hex bolts on the rip fence with the
hex wrench provided.
3. Adjust the rip fence until it becomes parallel with
the blade.
4. Pivot down the knob on the rip fence toward the
operator.
5. Tighten the two hex bolts on the rip fence.
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CAUTION:
Be sure to adjust the rip fence so that it is parallel
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with the blade, or a dangerous kickback condition
may occur.
When the rip fence cannot be secured solidly, adjust it
according to the following procedure.
(1) Set the rip fence on the table and then pivot
the knob on the half way of its travel (moving
position). Tighten the screw (A) until the rip
fence is immobilized. Then loosen a 1/4 to
1/2 turn.
1. Scale
1
1. Hex bolts
1
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1
3
4
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(2) Tighten the screw (B) fully and then loosen
about 2 full revolutions.
(3) Lock the rip fence by fully pivoting the knob
on the fence holder (lock position).
(4) Make sure that the rip fence can be installed
and removed
(released position).
(5) Make sure that the rip fence can be slid
smoothly with no wobble when the knob is on
half way of its travel.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to tighten screws with more than
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tightening amount
instructions. Failure to do so may damage the
fastened parts.
Bring the rip fence up flush against the side of the blade.
Make sure that the guideline on the fence holder points
to the 0 graduation. If the guideline does not point to the
0 graduation, loosen the screw on the scale plate and
adjust the scale plate.
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1. Rip fence
2
2. Released
3
position
3. Moving position
4. Lock position
4
1. Rip fence
2
2. Moving position
3. Screw (B)
4. Screw (A)
in the original
specified in
1. Guideline
2. Screws
2
position
the above