Makita ARBOR 2711 user manual

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For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating Table Saw GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (For All Tools) 1 KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner's manual carefully. Learn the tools applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to it. 2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. 3. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on. 4. KEEP WORK AREA CL

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17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner’s manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons. 18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted. 19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function - check for

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G R 0 U N D I N G INSTRUCT IONS ALL GROUNDED, CORD-CONNECTED TOOLS: In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord hav- ing an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accord- ance with all local codes and ordinances. Do not modify the plug prov

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES 1. Wear eye protection. 2. Don't use the tool in presence of flammable liquids or gases. 3. Never use the tool with an abrasive cut-off wheel installed. 4. Check the blade carefully for cracks or damage before operation. Replace cracked or damaged blade immediately. 5. Clean the spindle, flanges (especially the installing surface) and hex nut before installing the blade. Poor installation may cause vibration/wobbling or slippage of the blade. 6. Use saw-blade gua

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jam the blade in the workpiece, turn the tool off immediately. Unplug the tool. Then clear the jam. 18. Never remove cut-off pieces near the blade or touch the blade guard while the blade is running. 19. Don't abuse cord. Never yank cord to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil, water and sharp edges. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 6

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Movement and transport of table saw Before moving the table saw, tighten the wing bolt to secure the sliding table. When moving the table saw, hold it by the fixed table and the bars. Be sure to use two persons to lift and move it. When transporting the table saw by vehicle, secure it with a rope or other sub- stantial means. ASSEMBLY The table saw is shipped from the factory with the ruler guides, miter gauge, saw blade, rip fence, blade guard and table insert not installed. Assemble

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Installing miter gauge Insert the wooden gauge into the miter gauge and tighten the two screws lightly but firmly. The wooden gauge will be used later to help you accurately make cross- cuts. Place the miter gauge on the sliding table with the wooden gauge extending toward the fixed table. Insert the longer miter gauge installation screw through the hole (A) in the miter gauge and screw it into the threaded hole in the sliding table. Insert the shorter miter gauge installation screw

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Install the blade between the two flanges. Then install the outer flange and hex nut onto the arbor, making sure the teeth of the blade are pointing down at the front of the table. To secure the blade in place, hold the outer flange with the offset wrench, then tighten the hex nut counterclockwise with the wrench. When tightening the hex nut, the offset wrench handle should be supported by the table as shown in the figure. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX NUT SECURELY. : CAUTION Be sure

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Installing and adjusting rip fence Lever Rip fence Loosen the lever on the rip fence and fit the rip fence on the ruler guides. Ruler guide 1 I To check to be sure that the rip fence is parallel with the blade, secure the rip fence 2 - 3 mm (5/64" - 1/8") from the blade. Raise the blade up to maximum elevation. a crayon. Mark one of the blade teeth with Measure the distance (A) and (B) between the rip fence and blade. Take both measure- ments using the tooth marked with the crayon.

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Tighen the lever on the rip fence. If the rip I fence is not secure enough, leave the lever in the tightened position and tighen the screw in the hole in the rear end of the rip fence clockwise. However, do not tighten the screw excessively, or the lever will be- come loose. CAUTION : Be sure to adjust the rip fence parallel with the blade, or a dangerous kickback condition may occur. Move the rip fence a bit away from the blade and secure it. Use a ruler to measure the distance (A)

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Installing blade guard CAUTION : Before installing the blade guard, adjust the depth of cut to its maximum elevation. (Note: The depth of cut is adjusted to its maximum elevation when the table saw is shipped from the factory.) Temporarily tighten the bolts with the offset wrench. Check to be sure that the These two clearances blade and spreader are in a straight line. should be equal. r--l h If they are not properly aligned, shift the adjusting washers from one side to another wash

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Positioning table saw Locate the table saw in a well lit and level area where you can maintain good footing and balance. It should be installed in an area that leaves enough room to easily handle the size of your workpieces. The table saw should be secured with four screws or bolts to the work bench or table saw stand (optional accessory) using the holes provided in the bottom of the table saw. When securing the table saw on the work bench, make sure that there is an opening in the t

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Hand tool storage pocket The table saw comes with a hand tool storage pocket in the base. Keep wrenches, screwdriver, etc. in this pocket. I 1 Adjusting depth of cut The depth of cut may be adjusted by turn- ing the knob. Turn the knob clockwise to raise the blade or counterclockwise to lower it. The depth of cut is indicated on the scale by the pointer (A). If the knob does not turn easily, loosen the of the two adjusting screws on the inside table saw counterclockwise. If the kno

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Bevel cutting Loosen the lock lever clockwise, then tilt the blade by swinging the knob until it reaches the desired angle (0 to 45 degrees). is indicated on the scale by The bevel the pointer (B). After obtaining the desired angle, tighten the lock lever counterclock- wise to secure the adjustment. CAUTION : After adjusting the bevel, be sure to tighten the lock lever securely. Adjusting stopper plate Secure the lock lever at the position where the lock lever contacts the stopper p

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Adjusting miter angle Loosen the miter gauge installation screws and adjust the miter gauge to the desired angle (0 to 45 degrees). Then tighten the miter gauge installation screws securely. CAUTION : After adjusting the miter angle, be sure to tighten the miter gauge installation screws securely. Switch action To start the tool, press the "ON" button while the key is pressed in. Press the"0FF" button to stop. When operating the key and switch buttons, it is convenient to view them

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Operation CAUTION : *Make sure the blade guard works smoothly and properly for making both square cuts and bevel cuts before operation. *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 work- piece firmly. Wait until the blade has come to a complete stop before withdrawing the workpiece. Failure to do so may cause dangerous kickback. Never remove cut-off pieces that may be trap

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Push block Use a 19 mm (3/4") piece of plywood. 120 .;.4-)fm11 mm (5") Faceledge (5") parallel 6 mm (1/4"l 5o mm (2") 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 mis- take. (Never use nails in push block.) Auxiliary fence Make auxiliary fence from 9.5 mm (3/8") 40 mm (1 -1 12

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Crosscutting CAUTION : When making a crosscut, remove the rip fence from the table. When cutting long or large workpieces, always provide adequate support to the sides of the table. The support should be at the same height as the table. (1; Loosen the wing bolt securing the sliding table. 0) Adjust the blade to 90 degrees to the table surface. Adjust the miter gauge to 0 degree. Switch the tool on and move the sliding table forward to cut the wooden gauge. Align the cutting line on th

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The wooden gauge cannot be used for miter cutting. NOTE: Miter cutting capacity is less than crosscutting capacity. Make sure of the max miter cut- ting capacity before operation. The following reference table indicates some examples of miter cutting capacity. Cutting capacity Miter angle Bevel angle I Thickness I Width 290 mm (1 1 -3/8") nl4 0" O0 260 mm 19 mm (1 0-1 /4") (3/4") 45 210 mm * 63" (8-1 /4") (2-1 /2") 19 mm 255 mm (10") (3/4") 0" 220 mm * 55mm (8-5/8")