Makita 2704N Instruction Manual page 13

CAUTION:
Be sure to adjust the rip fence so
that it is parallel with the saw blade, or a danger-
ous 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.
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► 1. Rip fence 2. Released position 3. Moving position
4. Lock position
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► 1. Rip fence 2. Moving position 3. Screw (B)
4. Screw (A)
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 in the original position (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.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to tighten screws with
more than tightening amount specified in the
above instructions. Failure to do so may damage
the fastened parts.
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Bring the rip fence up flush against the side of the saw
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.
► 1. Guideline 2. Screws
Connecting to vacuum cleaner
Cleaner operations can be performed by connecting the
tool to Makita vacuum cleaner or dust collector.
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