Makita MLT100 Instruction Manual page 11

Adjusting the depth of cut (Fig. 6)
The depth of cut may be adjusted by turning the handle.
Turn the handle clockwise to raise the blade or
counterclockwise to lower it.
NOTE:
• Use a shallow depth setting when cutting thin materials
in order to obtain a cleaner cut.
Adjusting the bevel angle (Fig. 7)
Loosen the lock lever counterclockwise and turn the
handwheel until the desired angle (0° - 45°) is obtained.
The bevel angle is indicated by the arrow pointer.
After obtaining the desired angle, tighten the lock lever
clockwise to secure the adjustment.
CAUTION:
• After adjusting the bevel angle, be sure to tighten the
lock lever securely.
Adjusting positive stops (Fig. 8 & 9)
The tool is equipped with positive stops at 90° and 45° to
the table surface. To check and adjust the positive stops,
proceed as follows:
Move the handwheel as far as possible by turning it. Place
a triangular rule on the table and check to see if the blade
is at 90° or 45° to the table surface. If the blade is at an
angle shown in Fig. A, turn the adjusting screws
clockwise; if it is at an angle shown in Fig. B, turn the
adjusting screws counterclockwise to adjust the positive
stops.
After adjusting the positive stops, set the blade at 90° to
the table surface. Then adjust the arrow pointer so that its
right edge is aligned to the 0° graduation. (Fig. 10)
Switch action
CAUTION:
• Remove workpiece from the table.
• Switch off the tool and then press in the restart button.
• Before plugging in the tool, always be sure that the tool
is switched off.
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 & 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 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
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
unplugged before installing or removing the blade.
• Use only the Makita socket wrench provided to 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 blades
which do not comply with the characteristics specified
in these instructions.
For Model Max. dia.
MLT100 260 mm
008811
CAUTION:
• Check the arbor hole diameter of the blade before
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 mm in outer diameter is factory-installed
onto the spindle.
For European countries
CAUTION:
• The ring 30 mm in outer diameter is factory-installed
between the inner and outer flanges.
Blade
Min. dia.
thickness
1.8 mm or 2 mm or
230 mm
less
Kerf
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