Makita 2705X1 Owners Manual - Page 4

step instructions outlined in this manual. Through sawing operations are those in which the blade cuts completely through the top of the workpiece as in ripping or cross cutting. NEVER use the tool with a faulty blade guard or secure the blade guard with a rope, string, etc. Any irregular operation of the blade guard should be corrected immediately. 7. Immediately raise the riving knife/spreader to the Spreader position and reattach the guard assembly and side guards, after completing an operation which requires removal of the guarding. 8. Do not cut metal objects such as nails and screws. Inspect for and remove all nails, screws and other foreign material from the workpiece before operation. 9. Remove wrenches, cut-off pieces, etc. from the table before the switch is turned on. 10. NEVER wear gloves during operation. 11. Keep hands out of the line of the saw blade. 12. NEVER stand or permit anyone else to stand in line with the path of the saw blade. 13. Make sure the blade is not contacting the riving knife/spreader or workpiece before the switch is turned on. 14. Before cutting an actual workpiece, let the tool run for a while. Watch for vibration or wobbling that could indicate poor installation or a poorly balanced blade. 15. NEVER make any adjustments while tool is running. Disconnect tool before making any adjustments. 16. Use a push stick when required. Push sticks MUST be used for ripping narrow workpieces to keep your hands and fingers well away from the blade. 17. Pay particular attention to instructions for reducing risk of KICKBACK. KICKBACK is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade. KICKBACK causes the ejection of the workpiece from the tool back towards the operator. KICKBACKS CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. Avoid KICKBACKS by keeping the blade sharp, by keeping the rip fence parallel to the blade, by keeping the riving knife/spreader, antikickback pawls and blade guard in place for every operation for which it can be used and operating properly, by not releasing the workpiece until you have pushed it all the way past the blade, and by not ripping a workpiece that is twisted or warped or does not have a straight edge to guide along the fence. 18. Do not perform any operation freehand. Freehand means using your hands to support or guide the workpiece, in lieu of a rip fence or miter gauge. 19. NEVER reach around or over saw blade. NEVER reach for a workpiece until the saw blade has completely stopped. 20. Avoid abrupt, fast feeding. Feed as slowly as possible when cutting hard workpieces. Do not bend or twist workpiece while feeding. If you stall or jam the blade in the workpiece, turn the tool off immediately. Unplug the tool. Then clear the jam. 21. NEVER remove cut-off pieces near the blade or touch the blade guard while the blade is running. 22. Knock out any loose knots from workpiece BEFORE beginning to cut. 23. Do not abuse cord. Never yank cord to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil, water and sharp edges. 24. Some material contains chemicals which may be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation and skin contact. Follow material supplier safety data. 25. The side guards can be lifted during workpiece setup and for ease of cleaning. Always make sure that the side guards are down and resting flat against sawtable before plugging in the tool. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: WARNING: MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury. INSTALLATION Positioning table saw 1. Hole diameter 8 mm (5/16") 620 mm (24-9/16") 1 525 mm (20-5/8") 006224 4