Makita 2704N Instruction Manual page 15

Ripping
CAUTION:
When ripping, remove the miter
gauge from the table.
CAUTION:
When cutting long or large work-
pieces, always provide adequate support behind
the table. DO NOT allow a long board to move
or shift on the table. This will cause the saw blade
to bind and increase the possibility of kickback and
personal injury. The support should be at the same
height as the table.
CAUTION:
Do not perform bevel ripping on
the bevelling side of the saw blade.
1. Adjust the depth of cut a bit higher than the thick-
ness of the workpiece.
2. Position the rip fence to the desired width of rip
and lock in place by pivoting the knob. Before ripping,
make sure the rear end of the rip fence is secured
firmly. If it is not secured enough, follow the procedures
in the section titled "Installing and adjusting rip fence".
3. Turn the tool on and gently feed the workpiece into
the saw blade along with the rip fence.
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.
When the width of rip is 65 mm - 150 mm wide, use the
push stick to feed the workpiece.
► 1. Push stick
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.
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.
► 1. Push block 2. Auxiliary fence
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