User manual MAKITA 2705

[. . . ] Model Arbor hole Blade diameter Blade body thickness Riving knife-related specs. Cutting capacities Maximum dado capacity No load speed (RPM) Table size (L x W) Dimensions (L x W x H) with table not extended 90° 45° 2705 15. Due to our continuing programme of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice. Learn the tool's applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to it. [. . . ] For ease of guard assembly installation adjust the table saw for maximum depth of cut. With the locking lever released as shown in Figure 1, position the locking lever pin center groove into the notch provided on the riving knife/spreader unit as shown in figure 2. Once the locking lever pin is placed into the riving knife/spreader notch it is to be locked into position by pushing the tab of the pin's locking lever into the locked position as shown in Figure 3. Once the pin's locking lever is in the locked position check to ensure that the guard assembly is properly attached to the riving knife/spreader assembly by pulling up on the guard assembly and making sure it does not move its position. WARNING: Always ensure proper attachment of the guard assembly to the Riving Knife/Spreader before turning the saw on. Improper attachment of the guard assembly could result in the saw blade making contact with the guard, causing serious injury. Once the locking lever pin is placed into the notch provided on the blade guard assembly it is to be locked into position by pushing the tab of the pin's locking lever into the locked position as shown in Figure 3. To remove the blade guard for non through cutting operations reverse the above steps 1 - 3. The guard assembly and side guards should only be used with the riving knife/spreader in the spreader position to prevent guard interference with the work pieces. The use of the guard assembly with the riving knife/spreader in the riving knife position may cause interference with the work piece resulting in a kickback situation and possible serious personal injury. Release the locking lever pin of the side guard by lifting the locking lever tab as shown in figure 1. To remove the blade guard for non through cutting operations reverse the above steps 1-3. WARNING: Use the Antikickback pawls whenever possible during the through cutting operations. This will help prevent the material from being pushed forward into the operator during a kickback situation which may result in serious personal injury. With the locking lever pin released position the pin into the notch provided on the blade guard assembly as shown in figure 2. The blade guard assembly item 1 is provided with two on board antikickback pawls item 2. The pawls are located on either side of the blade and can be stored or put into operation independently for ease of operation Place locking lever pin into the blade guard assembly Item 1 illustrates the antikickback pawl on the right side of the blade being lifted and placed into the pawl holder located at the back of the blade guard assembly. Table saw blade guard assembly and side guard storage Item 1 demonstarates both antikickback pawls being lifted and placed into the pawl holders located at the back of the blade guard assembly for storage The miter gauge, blade and wrenches can be stored on the left side of the base and the rip fence can be stored at the right side of the base. The Blade Guard Assembly and Side Guards can be stored independently in the pocket provided on the right side of the table base. WARNING: Always be sure the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform the installation and adjustment of the rip fence. Item 1 indicates the location of the antikickback pawl holders located at the back of the blade guard assembly Item 2 points to the arrow direction which should be followed when taking the pawls out of the storage position and placing them into operation Item 3 indicates the direction of which the pawls should be lifted when storing and placing them into the antikickback pawl holders 1) Fit the hook on the tip of the rip fence into the far guide rail on the table or sub table (R) and install and push the rip fence forward so that the fence holder engages with the nearmost guide rail. To slide the rip fence on the guide rail sideways, pivot the knob on the fence holder to the half way of its travel. [. . . ] Always stop the tool and wait for dado head to come to a complete stop. Use extra caution when the guard assembly is removed for any non-through sawing operation such as dadoing, rabbeting or re-sawing. Featherboards are used to keep the workpiece in contact with the rip fence and table as shown, and to stop kickbacks. Mount featherboards to the rip fence and table as shown, so that the leading edges of the featherboards will support the workpiece until the cut is completed, and the workpiece has been pushed completely past the cutter with a push stick. [. . . ]