Securing Workpiece; Operation - Makita 2414EN Instruction Manual

CAUTION:
• Remember that narrow workpieces may not be
secured safely when using the two, wider inter-
val settings.
Setting for desired cutting angle
► Fig.6: 1. Socket wrench 2. Guide plate 3. Hex bolts
To change the cutting angle, follow the procedure
below:
1. Loosen the two hex bolts.
2. Set the guide plate to the desired angle (0° - 45°).
3. For more accurate angle, use a protractor or
triangle ruler. Keep the handle down so that the
cut-off wheel extends into the base. At the same
time, adjust the angle between the guide plate and
the cut-off wheel with a protractor or triangle ruler.
4. Tighten the hex bolts securely. At this time, make
sure that the guide rule does not move.
5. Check the angle again.
CAUTION:
Never perform miter cuts when the
guide plate is set at the 35 - 205 mm or 70 - 240 mm
position.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the tool when
the material is not firmly secured with the vise
because of the cutting angle.
NOTE:
• The scale on the guide plate is only a rough
indication.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Removing or installing cut-off wheel
► Fig.7: 1. Clamping screw 2. Safety guide
► Fig.8
► Fig.9
To remove the wheel, loosen the clamping screw, hold
the safety guide by both hands and raise it, then slide
the safety guide towards yourself.
► Fig.10: 1. Shaft lock 2. Socket wrench
Press the shaft lock so that the wheel cannot revolve
and use the socket wrench to loosen the hex bolt by
turning it counterclockwise. Then remove the hex bolt,
outer flange and wheel. (Note: Do not remove the inner
flange, ring and O-ring.)
To install the wheel, follow the removal procedures in
reverse.
► Fig.11: 1. O-ring 2. Inner flange 3. Ring 4. Spindle
5. Cut-off wheel 6. Outer flange 7. Hex bolt
CAUTION:
• Be sure to tighten the hex bolt securely.
Insufficient tightening of the hex bolt may result
in severe injury. Use the socket wrench provided
to help assure proper tightening.
• Always use only the proper inner and outer
flanges which are provided with this tool.
• Always lower the safety guard after replacing
the wheel.

Securing workpiece

► Fig.12: 1. Vise plate 2. Vise nut 3. Vise handle
By turning the vise handle counterclockwise and then
flipping the vise nut to the back, the vise is released
from the shaft threads and can be moved rapidly in
and out. To grip workpieces, push the vise handle until
the vise plate contacts the workpiece. Flip the vise nut
to the front and then turn the vise handle clockwise to
securely retain the workpiece.
CAUTION:
• Always set the vise nut to the front fully when
securing the workpiece. Failure to do so may
result in insufficient securing of the workpiece.
This could cause the workpiece to be ejected or
cause a dangerous breakage of the wheel.
When the cut-off wheel has worn down considerably,
use a spacer block of sturdy, non-flammable material
behind the workpiece as shown in the figure. You can
more efficiently utilize the worn wheel by using the mid
point on the periphery of the wheel to cut the workpiece.
► Fig.13: 1. Spacer block
When cutting workpieces over 65 mm wide at an angle,
attach a straight piece of wood (spacer) over 190 mm
long x 45 mm wide to the guide plate as shown in the
figure. Attach this spacer with screws through the holes
in the guide plate.
► Fig.14: 1. Guide plate 2. Straight piece of wood
(Spacer) 3. Over 45 mm long 4. Over 65
mm long 5. Over 190 mm long
If you use a spacer block which is slightly narrower
than the workpiece as shown in the figure, you can also
utilize the wheel economically.
► Fig.15: 1. Diameter of workpiece 2. Guide plate
3. Spacer block 4. Width of spacer block
5. Vise
Long workpieces must be supported by blocks of
non-flammable material on either side so that it will be
level with the base top.
► Fig.16: 1. Blocks

OPERATION

Hold the handle firmly. Switch on the tool and wait until
the wheel attains full speed before lowering gently into
the cut. When the wheel contacts the workpiece, grad-
ually bear down on the handle to perform the cut. When
the cut is completed, switch off the tool and WAIT UNTIL
THE WHEEL HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP
before returning the handle to the fully elevated position.
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