Makita 2703X1 User Manual

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Featherboards are used to keep the workpiece in con-
tact with the rip fence and table as shown, and to stop
kickbacks.

To install featherboards, proceed as follows:

1. Turn the tool off and unplug it.
2. Add 8” high flat facing board to the rip fence, the full

length of the rip fence.

3. Mount featherboards to the rip fence and table as

shown, so that the leading edges of the feather-
boards will support the workpiece until the cut is
completed, and the workpiece has been pushed
completely past the cutter with a push stick.

4. Make sure featherboards are securely attached.

CAUTION:

• Only the Makita dado head set (Part No. 191543-4)

should be used with Makita table saw Model
2702/Model 2703. Do not use dado combinations
wider than 13 mm (1/2").

• After dadoing, ALWAYS replace the blade guard with

the spreader back in its original position on the table
saw.

• NEVER attempt bevel cuts when dadoing.
• NEVER dado if there is vibration (flutter) or a strange

noise.

• NEVER attempt dados in other than wood.
• Do not use the dado set for cut-offs.
• Feed work slowly, especially when cutting deep or wide

grooves or dados. If a deep cut is needed, make several
passes through the workpiece rather than one deep,
wide cut. Fast or abrupt feeds can be dangerous.

• Use a push stick. When the dado head is hidden from

view while cutting, your hands should never be on top
of the stock.

• A very dangerous throwback can result if the wood

becomes stuck and you try to remove it by pulling
toward you. Always stop the tool and wait for dado
head to come to a complete stop. Then simply with-
draw the wood.

WARNING:

• Use extra caution when the guard assembly is

removed for any non-through sawing operation such
as dadoing, rabbeting or resawing. Replace guard
immediately after non-through sawing is completed.

1. “C”Clamps
2. Facing board
3. Featherboard
4. Push stick