User manual MAKITA MLT100

[. . . ] 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° MLT100 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. [. . . ] Before mounting the guard be sure to check that the riving knife/spreader unit is in a locked position by pulling up and pushing down on the unit to ensure there is no movement. This position would only be used while attempting to perform dado cuts with a dado type blade. For ease of operation by pulling the riving knife/spreader release lever the unit will automatically pop up above the table to provide an easy grasping area on the unit so that it can be pulled up from below the table and moved into the next desired position. Release the locking lever pin of the blade guard by lifting the locking lever tab as shown in figure 1. Riving Knife/Spreader Alignment WARNING: Always make sure the blade is properly aligned with the riving knife / spreader. If the blade and the riving knife / spreader are not aligned this could cause interference with the feeding and/or the pinching of the work piece resulting in a kickback situation and possible serious personal injury. 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. Release the locking lever pin of the side guard by lifting the locking lever tab as shown in figure 1. 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. With the locking lever pin released position the pin into the notch provided on the blade guard assembly as shown in figure 2. Place locking lever pin into the blade guard assembly 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. WARNING: 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. 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. The blade guard assembly item 1 is provided with two on board antikickback pawls item 2. [. . . ] 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. 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. [. . . ]