Makita 2702X1 - Manual (Page 8)

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1. Turn the adjusting nut counterclockwise a couple of
turns.
2. Loosen the two hex bolts on the rip fence with the
wrench provided.
3. Adjust the rip fence until it becomes parallel with
the blade.
4. Lower the grip to secure the rip fence.
5. Tighten the two hex bolts on the rip fence.
CAUTION:
• Always grasp the striped portion of the wrench
when tightening the hex bolts. If you tighten the hex
bolts while grasping the wrench further than the
striped portion, the hex bolts may be damaged and/
or an injury to your hand may result.
6. With the grip of the rip fence lowered, turn the
adjusting nut clockwise to secure the rear end of
the rip fence. Do not turn the adjusting nut clock-
wise excessively. You may have some difficulty
adjusting the rip fence parallel with the saw blade
when repositioning the rip fence.
CAUTION:
• Be sure to adjust the rip fence so that it is parallel
with the blade, or a dangerous kickback condition
may occur.
Bring the rip fence up flush against the side of the blade.
Make sure that the arrow pointer on the fence holder
points to the 0 graduation. If the arrow pointer does not
point to the 0 graduation, loosen the screw on the scale
plate and adjust the scale plate.
OPERATION
CAUTION:
• Always use “work helpers” such as push sticks and
push blocks when there is a danger that your hands
or fingers will come close to the blade.
• Always hold the workpiece firmly with the table and
the rip fence or miter gauge. Do not bend or twist it
while feeding. If the workpiece is bent or twisted,
dangerous kickbacks may occur.
• NEVER withdraw the workpiece while the blade is
running. If you must withdraw the workpiece before
completing a cut, first switch the tool off while
holding the workpiece firmly. Wait until the blade
has come to a complete stop before withdrawing
the workpiece. Failure to do so may cause
dangerous kickbacks.
• NEVER remove cut-off material while the blade is
running.
• NEVER place your hands or fingers in the path of
the saw blade. Be especially careful with bevel cuts.
• Always secure the rip fence firmly, or dangerous
kickbacks may occur.
• Always use “work helpers” such as push sticks and
push blocks when cutting small or narrow
workpieces, or when the dado head is hidden from
view while cutting.
Work helpers
Push sticks, push blocks or auxiliary fence are types of
“work helpers”. Use them to make safe, sure cuts without
the need for the operator to contact the blade with any
part of the body.
1. Scale
1. Hex bolts
2. Adjusting nut
3. Grip
A
B
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006866
1
2
3
006881
006867
1. Screw
2. Fence hoder
3. Scale plate
4. Arrow mark
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2
3
4
006882