Operation - Makita MLT100N Instruction Manual

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graduation. If the guideline does not point to the 0 graduation,
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Fig.31: 1. Guideline 2. Screw
Connecting to vacuum cleaner
Cleaner operations can be performed by connecting the
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OPERATION

CAUTION:
Always use "work helpers" such as
push sticks and push blocks when there is a danger that
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with the table and the rip fence or miter gauge. Do
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CAUTION:
NEVER withdraw the workpiece while the
saw blade is running. If you must withdraw the workpiece
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to a complete stop before withdrawing the workpiece.
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NEVER remove cut-off material
while the saw blade is running.
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gers in the path of the saw blade. Be especially
careful with bevel cuts.
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or dangerous kickbacks may occur.
CAUTION:
Always use "work helpers" such
as push sticks and push blocks when cutting
small or narrow workpieces.
Work helpers
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out the need for the operator to contact the saw blade
with any part of the body.
Push block
Fig.33: 1. Face/edge parallel 2. Handle 3. Wood
screw 4. Glue together
Use a 19 mm piece of plywood.
Handle should be in center of plywood piece. Fasten with
glue and wood screws as shown. Small piece 9.5 mm x 8
mm x 50 mm of wood must always be glued to plywood to
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Auxiliary fence
Fig.34: 1. Face/edge parallel
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pieces.
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
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height as the table.
CAUTION:
Do not perform bevel ripping on
the bevelling side of the saw blade.
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2. Position the rip fence to the desired width of rip
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the saw blade along with the rip fence.
When the width of rip is 150 mm and wider, carefully
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fence.
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When the width of rip is 65 mm - 150 mm wide, use the
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When the width of rip is narrower than 65 mm, the push
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the blade guard. Use the auxiliary fence and push
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"C" clamps.
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mm from the front edge of the table.
Fig.38: 1. "C" clamp 2. Auxiliary fence
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auxiliary fence until the cut is complete.
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Cross cutting
CAUTION:
When making a crosscut, remove
the rip fence from the table.
CAUTION:
When cutting long or large work-
pieces, always provide adequate support to the
sides of the table. The support should be at the
same height as the table.
CAUTION:
Always keep hands away from the
path of the saw blade.
Miter gauge
Fig.40: 1. Cross cutting 2. Mitering 3. Bevel cutting
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Use the miter gauge for the 4 types of cutting shown in
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