Makita MLT100 Manuel D'instruction page 8

To secure the blade in place, hold the outer flange with
the offset wrench, then tighten the hex nut clockwise
with the wrench. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX NUT
SECURELY.
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CAUTION:
Be sure to hold the hex nut carefully with the
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wrench. If your grip should slip, the wrench may
come off the hex nut, and your hand could strike
the sharp blade edges.
Installing blade guard
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CAUTION:
Before installing the blade guard, adjust the depth
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of cut to its maximum elevation.
Remove the center cover. Insert the riving knife into the
blade guard mounting portion (stay). Tighten the hex
bolts (A) with the provided wrench.
For both European and non-European type blade
guards
The riving knife installing location is factory-adjusted so
that the blade and riving knife will be in a straight line.
1. Wrench
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2. Wrench
1. Blade guard
2
2. Riving knife
3. Blade guard
mounting
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portion (stay)
1. Blade guard
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2. Riving knife
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However, if they are not in a straight line, loosen the hex
bolts (B) and adjust the blade guard mounting portion
(stay) so that the riving knife is aligned directly behind
the blade. Then tighten the hex bolts (B) to secure the
stay.
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CAUTION:
If the blade and riving knife are not aligned properly,
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a dangerous pinching condition may result during
operation. Make sure they are properly aligned.
You could suffer serious personal injury while using
the tool without a properly aligned riving knife.
NEVER make any adjustments while tool is
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running. Disconnect the tool before making any
adjustments.
There must be a clearance of about 4 - 5 mm
(5/32"-3/16") between the riving knife and the blade
teeth. Adjust the riving knife accordingly and tighten the
hex bolts (A) securely. Attach the table insert on the
table, then check to see that the blade guard works
smoothly before cutting.
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Installing and adjusting rip fence
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Install the rip fence so that the fence holder engages
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1. Blade
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2. These two
clearances
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should be equal.
3. Blade guard
mounting portion
(stay)
4. Riving knife
5. Hex bolts (A)
6. Hex bolts (B)
1. Blade guard
4 mm-5 mm
(5/32"-3/16")
2. Riving knife
1. Lever