Makita 2704 Saw User Manual


 
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1. Position the rip fence in the sliding position.
2. Loosen the two hex bolts on the rip fence with the
hex wrench provided.
3. Adjust the rip fence until it becomes parallel with
the blade.
4. Pivot down the knob on the rip fence toward the
operator.
5. Tighten the two hex bolts on 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 guideline on the fence holder points to
the 0 graduation. If the guideline 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.
Push block
Use a 19 mm (3/4) 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 (3/8 x 5/16 x 2) of wood must always be
glued to plywood to keep the blade from dulling if the
operator cuts into push block by mistake. (Never use
nails in push block.)
Auxiliary fence
Make auxiliary fence from 9.5 mm (3/8) and 19 mm (3/
4) plywood pieces.
1. Guideline
2. Screws
006215
1
2
006214
1. Face/edge par-
allel
2. Handle
3. Wood screw
4. Glue together
120mm
(4-3/4")
300mm(12")
130mm(5")
50mm(2")
6mm
(1/4")
300mm(12")
130mm
(5")
100mm
(4")
50mm
(2")
9.5mm
(3/8")
50mm
(2")
8mm(5/16")
1
2
3
4
006219
9.5mm
(3/8")
19mm
(3/4")
120mm
(4-3/4")
40mm
(1-1/2")
140mm
(5-1/2")
460mm
(18")
1
006211