Makita 2703X1 - Manual (Page 8)

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Installing blade guard
CAUTION:
• Before installing the blade guard, adjust the depth of
cut to its maximum elevation. Insert the spreader
between the blade guard mounting portion (stay) and
the pressure plate.
Tighten the hex bolts (A) with the offset wrench. The
spreader installing location is factory-adjusted so that
the blade and spreader will be in a straight line.
However, if they are not in a straight line, loosen the
hex bolts (B) and adjust the blade guard mounting por-
tion (stay) so that the spreader is aligned directly
behind the blade. Then tighten the hex bolts (B) to
secure the stay.
CAUTION:
• Always grasp the striped portion of the offset wrench
when tightening the hex bolts. If you tighten the hex
bolts while grasping the offset wrench further than the
striped portion, the hex bolts may be damaged and/or
an injury to your hand may result.
• If the blade and spreader are not aligned properly, a
dangerous pinching condition may result during opera-
tion. Make sure they are properly aligned. You could
suffer serious personal injury while using the tool with-
out a properly aligned spreader.
• NEVER make any adjustments while tool is running.
Disconnect the tool before making any adjustments.
There must be a clearance of about 4 - 5 mm (5/32” -
13/64”) between the spreader and the blade teeth.
Adjust the spreader accordingly and tighten the hex
bolts (A) securely. Attach the table insert on the table,
then check to see that the blade guard works smoothly
before cutting.
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1
4
3
1 3
4
5 7
6 2
1. Blade guard
2. Spreader
3. Antikickback pawl
4. Pressure plate
1. These two clearances
should be equal
2. Blade guard portion
3. Blade
4. Spreader
5. Pressure plate
6. Hex bolts(A)
7. Hex bolts(B)
4 - 5 mm
(5/32" - 13/64")
1 2
1. Spreader
2. Blade guard