Makita 2702x1 Instruction Manual page 10

After adjusting the positive stops, set the
blade at 90" to the table surface. Then
adjust the arrow pointer
so
that its right
edge is aligned to the 0" graduation.
Installing and adjusting rip fence
Raise the grip of the rip fence. Install the
rip fence on the table so that the fence
holder engages with the guide rail. The rip
fence can be secured by lowering the grip.
To check to be sure that the rip fence is
parallel with the blade, secure the rip fence
2
-
3 mm (5/64"
-
1/8") from the blade.
Raise the blade up to maximum elevation.
Mark one of the blade teeth with a crayon.
Measure the distance
(AI
and (E) between
the rip fence and blade. Take both
measurements using the tooth marked
with the crayon. These two measurements
should be identical. If the rip fence is not
parallel with the blade, proceed as follows:
1. Turn the adjusting nut counterclockwise
2. Loosen the two hex bolts on the rip
3. Adjust the rip fence until it becomes
4. Lower the grip to secure the rip fence.
5. Tighten the two hex bolts on the rip
a couple of turns.
fence with the wrench provided.
parallel with the blade.
fence.
Guide rail
Grip
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Scale
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