Carrying Tool; Maintenance; Miter Gauge - Makita MLT100 Instruction Manual

Ripping
CAUTION:
• When ripping, remove the miter gauge from the
table.
• When cutting long or large workpieces, always
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.
1. Adjust the depth of cut a bit higher than the thick-
ness of the workpiece.
► Fig.34
2. Position the rip fence to the desired width of rip
and lock in place by pivoting the grip.
3. Turn the tool on and gently feed the workpiece into
the blade along with the rip fence.
(1) When the width of rip is 150 mm and wider,
carefully use your right hand to feed the
workpiece. Use your left hand to hold the
workpiece in position against the rip fence.
► Fig.35
(2) When the width of rip is 65 mm - 150
mm wide, use the push stick to feed the
workpiece.
► Fig.36: 1. Push stick
(3) When the width of rip is narrower than 65
mm, the push stick cannot be used because
the push stick will strike the blade guard. Use
the auxiliary fence and push block. Attach
the auxiliary fence to the rip fence with two
"C" clamps.
► Fig.37: 1. Auxiliary fence
Feed the workpiece by hand until the end
is about 25 mm from the front edge of the
table. Continue to feed using the push block
on the top of the auxiliary fence until the cut
is complete.
► Fig.38: 1. Push block 2. Auxiliary fence
Cross cutting
CAUTION:
• When making a crosscut, remove the rip fence
from the table.
• When cutting long or large workpieces, always
provide adequate support to the sides of the
table. The support should be at the same height
as the table.
• Always keep hands away from path of blade.

Miter gauge

► Fig.39: 1. Cross cutting 2. Mitering 3. Bevel cutting
4. Compound mitering (angles)
Use the miter gauge for the 4 types of cutting shown in
the figure.
CAUTION:
• Secure the knob on the miter gauge carefully.
• Avoid creep of workpiece and gauge by firm
workholding arrangement, especially when
cutting at an angle.
• NEVER hold or grasp the intended "cut-off"
portion of the workpiece.
• Always adjust the distance between the end
of the miter gauge and the saw blade not to
exceed 15 mm.
Use of miter gauge
► Fig.40: 1. Miter gauge 2. Knob
Slide the miter gauge into the thick grooves in the table.
Loosen the knob on the gauge and align to desired
angle (0° to 60°). Bring stock flush up against fence and
slide table, secure it with the clamp on the miter gauge
and feed gently forward into the blade.
Auxiliary wood facing (miter gauge)
► Fig.41
To prevent a long board from wobbling, fit the miter
gauge with an auxiliary fence board. Fasten with bolts/
nuts after drilling holes, but fasteners must not protrude
from the face board.

Carrying tool

► Fig.42
Make sure that the tool is unplugged.
Carry the tool by holding the tool part shown in the
figure.
CAUTION:
• Always secure all moving portions before carry-
ing the tool.
• Always make sure that the blade guard is
installed in place before the carrying the tool.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspec-
tion or maintenance.
NOTICE:
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or
the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
Cleaning
Clean out sawdust and chips from time to time.
Carefully clean the blade guard and moving parts inside
the table saw.
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