Functional Description; Riving Knife Adjustment; Bevel Cutting - Makita 5017rkb Instruction Manual

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23. Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust
inhalation and skin contact. Follow material
supplier safety data.
24. Do not stop the blades by lateral pressure on
the saw blade.
25. Always use blades recommended in this
manual. Do not use any abrasive wheels.
26. Wear a dust mask and hearing protection
when use the tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in
this instruction manual may cause serious personal
injury.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before adjusting or checking function on
the tool.
Adjusting depth of cut
Fig.1
CAUTION:
After adjusting the depth of cut, always tighten the
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lever securely.
Loosen the lever on the side of the rear handle and
move the base up or down. At the desired depth of cut,
secure the base by tightening the lever.
For cleaner, safer cuts, set cut depth so that no more
than one blade tooth projects below workpiece. Using
proper cut depth helps to reduce potential for dangerous
KICKBACKS which can cause personal injury.

Bevel cutting

Fig.2
Loosen the clamping screws in front and back, and tilt
the tool to the desired angle for bevel cuts (0° - 45°).
Secure the clamping screws tightly in front and back
after making the adjustment.
Sighting
Fig.3
For straight cuts, align the A position on the front of the
base with your cutting line. For 45° bevel cuts, align the
B position with it.

Riving knife adjustment

Fig.4
Move the base and raise the safety cover. Then use the
hex wrench to loosen the hex head socket bolt for the
riving knife adjustment. Move the riving knife up or down
over the two protuberances for settings indicated in the
illustration, so as to obtain the proper clearance between
the riving knife and saw blade.
CAUTION:
Ensure that the riving knife is adjusted such that:
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The distance between the riving knife and the
toothed rim of the saw blade is not more than 5
mm. The toothed rim does not extend more than 5
mm beyond the lower edge of the riving knife.
Switch action
Fig.5
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
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that the switch trigger actuates properly and
returns to the "OFF" position when released.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
push in the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
•
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Removing or installing saw blade
The following blade can be used with this tool.
Max. dia. Min. dia.
190 mm 170 mm
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The thickness of the riving knife is 1.8 mm.
CAUTION:
Do not use saw blades which do not comply with
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the characteristics specified in these instructions.
Do not use saw blades the disc of which is thicker
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or the set of which is smaller than the thickness of
the riving knife.
Be sure the blade is installed with teeth pointing up
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at the front of the tool.
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Blade thickness Kerf
1.6 mm or less 1.9 mm or more