Makita MLT100N Instruction Manual page 11

For tool with button type switch
► Fig.11: 1. Switch 2. Restart button
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: 1. Switch 2. Restart button
To start the tool, raise the switch lever. To stop it, lower
the switch lever.
Sub table (R)
► Fig.13: 1. Screws
► Fig.14: 1. Sub table (R)
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: 1. Screws 2. Sub table (back)
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: 1. Slide table 2. Locking plate
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 character-
istics specified in these instructions.
For Model Max. dia.
MLT100 260 mm
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: 1. Wrench 2. Wrench 3. Hex nut
Remove the table insert on the table. Hold the outer
flange with the wrench and loosen the hex nut coun-
terclockwise with the wrench. Then remove the outer
flange.
► Fig.18: 1. Inner flange 2. Ring 3. Saw blade
4. Outer flange 5. Hex nut
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-in-
stalled onto the spindle.
For European countries
CAUTION:
• The ring 30 mm in outer diameter is factory-in-
stalled between the inner and outer flanges.
• Keep the flange surface clean of dirt or other
adhering matter; it could cause blade slippage.
Be sure that the blade is installed so that
the teeth are aligned in the cutting (turning)
direction.
To secure the blade in place, hold the outer flange with
the offset wrench, then tighten the hex nut clockwise
with the wrench. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX
NUT SECURELY.
► Fig.19: 1. Wrench 2. Wrench
11 ENGLISH
Min. dia. Blade thickness
230 mm 1.8 mm or less 2 mm or more
Kerf