Work Helpers - Makita MLT100 Manuel D'instructions

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.

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 (Fig. 32)
Use a 19 mm 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 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 (Fig. 33)
Make auxiliary fence from 9.5 mm and 19 mm plywood
pieces.
Ripping
CAUTION:
• When ripping, remove the miter gauge from the table.
• When cutting long or large workpieces, always provide
adequate support behind the table. DO NOT allow a
long board to move or shift on the table. This will cause
the blade to bind and increase the possibility of
kickback and personal injury. The support should be at
the same height as the table.
1. Adjust the depth of cut a bit higher than the thickness
of the workpiece. (Fig. 34)
2. Position the rip fence to the desired width of rip and
lock in place by pivoting the grip.
3. Turn the tool on and gently feed the workpiece into the
blade along with the rip fence.
(1) When the width of rip is 150 mm and wider,
carefully use your right hand to feed the
workpiece. Use your left hand to hold the
workpiece in position against the rip fence.
(Fig. 35)
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(2) When the width of rip is 65 mm - 150 mm wide,
use the push stick to feed the workpiece.
(Fig. 36)
(3) When the width of rip is narrower than 65 mm,
the push stick cannot be used because the push
stick will strike the blade guard. Use the auxiliary
fence and push block. Attach the auxiliary fence
to the rip fence with two "C" clamps. (Fig. 37)
Feed the workpiece by hand until the end is about
25 mm from the front edge of the table. Continue to
feed using the push block on the top of the auxiliary
fence until the cut is complete. (Fig. 38)
Cross cutting
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.
• Always keep hands away from path of blade.
Miter gauge (Fig. 39)
Use the miter gauge for the 4 types of cutting shown in the
figure.
CAUTION:
• Secure the knob on the miter gauge carefully.
• Avoid creep of workpiece and gauge by firm
workholding arrangement, especially when cutting at
an angle.
• NEVER hold or grasp the intended "cut-off" portion of
the workpiece.
• Always adjust the distance between the end of the
miter gauge and the saw blade not to exceed 15 mm.
Use of miter gauge (Fig. 40)
Slide the miter gauge into the thick grooves in the table.
Loosen the knob on the gauge and align to desired angle
(0° to 60°). Bring stock flush up against fence and slide
table, secure it with the clamp on the miter gauge and
feed gently forward into the blade.
Auxiliary wood facing (miter gauge)
(Fig. 41)
To prevent a long board from wobbling, fit the miter gauge
with an auxiliary fence board. Fasten with bolts/nuts after
drilling holes, but fasteners must not protrude from the
face board.
Carrying tool (Fig. 42)
Make sure that the tool is unplugged.
Carry the tool by holding the tool part shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
• Always secure all moving portions before carrying the
tool.
• Always make sure that the blade guard is installed in
place before the carrying the tool.