Installing Blade Guard - Makita MLT100 Instruction Manual

For tool with button type switch
Fig.11
To start the tool, press the ON ( I ) button.
To stop it, press the OFF ( O ) button.
For tool with lever type switch
Fig.12
To start the tool, raise the switch lever. To stop it, lower
the switch lever.
Sub table (R)
Fig.13
Fig.14
This tool is provided with the sub table (R) on the right
side of the main table. To use the sub table (R), loosen
two screws on the right side counterclockwise, pull out
the table (R) fully and then tighten the two screws to
secure it.
Sub table (back)
Fig.15
To use the sub table (back), loosen the screws on the left
and right hand sides under the table and pull it out
backwards to the desired length. At the desired length,
tighten the screw securely.
Slide table
Fig.16
CAUTION:
After using slide table, be sure to lock it by moving
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the locking plate to the vertical position.
This tool is provided with the slide table on the left side.
The slide table slides back and forth. Pivot the locking
plates on the back and front sides to the horizontal
position before using it.
Hold workpiece firmly with the miter gauge using a
clamp on the miter gauge and slide the workpiece
together with the slide table at the time of cutting
operation.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
The tool is shipped from the factory with the saw blade
and blade guard not in the installed condition. Assemble
as follows:
Installing or removing saw blade
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before installing or removing the blade.
Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to
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install or remove the blade. Failure to do so may
result in overtightening or insufficient tightening of
the hex bolt. This could cause an injury.
Use the following saw blade. Do not use saw
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blades which
characteristics specified in these instructions.
For Model Max. dia.
MLT100 260 mm
008811
CAUTION:
Check the arbor hole diameter of the blade before
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installing the blade. Always use the correct ring for
the arbor hole of the blade you intend to use.
Fig.17
Remove the table insert on the table. Hold the outer
flange with the wrench and loosen the hex nut
counterclockwise with the wrench. Then remove the
outer flange.
Fig.18
Assemble the inner flange, ring, saw blade, outer flange
and hex nut onto the arbor, making sure that the teeth of
the blade are pointing down at the front of the table.
Always install the hex nut with its recessed side facing
the outer flange.
For all countries other than European countries
CAUTION:
The ring 25.4
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factory-installed onto the spindle.
For European countries
CAUTION:
The ring 30 mm in outer diameter is factory-installed
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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.
Fig.19
CAUTION:
Be sure to hold the hex nut carefully with the
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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

Fig.20
Fig.21
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
Remove the center cover. Insert the riving knife into the
blade guard mounting portion (stay). Tighten the hex
bolts (A) with the provided wrench.
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do not comply
Min. dia. Blade thickness
230 mm 1.8 mm or less 2 mm or more
mm in outer diameter
with the
Kerf
is