Makita DLS211 Instruction Manual page 33

Special Max Width Cutting
Capacities Technique
The maximum cutting capacity of width can be achieved
by following the steps below:
For the maximum cutting width of this tool, refer
to the cutting capacities for special cuttings in the
SPECIFICATIONS section.
1. Set the tool at 0° or 45° miter angle and make sure
that the turn base is locked. (Refer to the section for
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2. Remove both right and left upper fences temporar-
ily and set aside them.
3. Cut a platform to the dimensions indicated in the
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wood, plywood or particle board.
Fig.60: 1. 0° Miter angle: Over 450 mm 2. 45° Miter
angle: Over 325 mm 3. 38 mm 4. Over
760 mm
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cutting operation which may result in kickback and
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NOTE: The maximum cutting capacity in height will
be reduced by the same amount as the platform
thickness.
4. Place the platform on the tool so that it extends
equally over each side of the tool base.
Secure the platform to the tool using four 6 mm wood
screws through four holes in the lower fences.
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3. Base 4. Platform
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Make sure that the platform is lay-
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to the lower fences using the four screw holes
provided. Failure to properly secure the platform may
result in movement and possible kickback resulting in
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properly mount and secure the tool could cause the
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5. Install the upper fences on the tool.
WARNING:
Do not use the tool without upper
fences installed. The upper fences provide the ade-
quate support required to cut the workpiece.
If the workpiece is not supported properly, it may
move resulting in possible loss of control, kickback
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6. Place the workpiece to be cut on the platform
secured to the tool.
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fences with a vise before cutting.
Fig.62: 1. Upper fence 2. Vertical vise 3. Workpiece
4. Platform
8. Make a cut through the workpiece slowly accord-
ing to the operation explained in the section for slide
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WARNING:
Ensure that the workpiece is
secured with the vise and make the cut slowly.
Failure to do so may cause the workpiece to move
resulting in possible kickback and serious personal
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WARNING:
Be aware that the platform may
become weakened after several cuts are per-
formed at various miter angles. If the platform
becomes weakened due to the multiple kerf cuts left
in the material, the platform should be replaced. If the
weakened platform is not replaced, it may cause the
workpiece to move, during cutting, resulting in possi-
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Groove cutting
WARNING:
Do not attempt to perform this
type of cut by using a wider type blade or dado
blade. Attempting to make a groove cut with a wider
blade or dado blade could lead to unexpected cutting
results and kickback which may result in serious
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WARNING:
Be sure to return the stopper arm
to the original position when performing other
than groove cutting. Attempting to make cuts with
the stopper arm in the incorrect position could lead to
unexpected cutting results and kickback which may
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For a dado type cut, perform as follows:
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the cutting depth of the saw blade. Refer to the section
for stopper arm.
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blade, cut parallel grooves across the width of the work-
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Fig.63: 1. Cut grooves with blade
3. Remove the workpiece material between the
grooves with a chisel.
Wood facing
WARNING:
Use screws to attach the wood
facing to the guide fence. The screws should be
installed so that the screw heads are below the
surface of the wood facing so that they will not
interfere with the positioning of the material being
cut. Misalignment of the material being cut can case
unexpected movement during the cutting operation
which may result in a loss of control and serious
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