Makita 2708 User Manual

Table

Saw

210

INSTRUCTION

mm

(8-114")

MANUAL

MODEL

2708

SPEC I F

Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications of parts and accessories wlthout notice.
Note: Specifications of parts and accessories may differ from country to country.

ICATIONS

Arbor hole

5/8"

No load speed

4,500 R/min.

Blade

diameter

210" 64

I

(8-1/4")

Cutting capacities

9

0"

1

I

1

mm

(2-1/2")

Dimensions

460

mm

(1 8-1/8') x 126") x (1 4-3/4")

x

660

I

(L

mm

x

W

x

4 5"

41

mm

(1-5/8")

x

HI

375

mm

~~

660

1

I

1

Table size

(W x L)

mm

(26")

x

Net weight

17

kg

x

460

(1

8-1/8")

(37.5

mm

Ibs)

BEFORE CONNECTING YOUR TOOL

TO A POWER SOURCE

Be sure you have read all

GENERAL

POWER

TOOL

SAFETY

RULES

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

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

4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

5.

DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools
or wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.

6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work
area.

7.

MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by

removing starter keys.

8.

DON’T FORCE TOOL.

was designed.

9.

USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job for which
designed. Don’t use tool for purpose not intended; for example, don’t use cir­cular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs.

10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. No loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
bracelets, or other jewelry to get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear

recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

11.

ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting oper­ation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they
are NOT safety glasses.

12. SECURE WORK.
than using your hand and

13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and

safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing acces-

sories.

15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when changing accessories such as

blades or adjusting guides.

16. REDUCE THE RISK

position before plugging

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.

it.

It

will do the job better and safer at the rate for which

Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It’s safer

it

frees both hands to operate tool.

OF

UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is

in.

in

it

on.

damp

it

was

in

is

off

it

2

19.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use

part that is damaged should be carefully checked

ate properly and perform its intended function

of

ing parts, binding

moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any

of

the tool, a guard or other

to

ensure

-

check for alignment

that

it

will

of

oper­mov-

other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.

20.

DIRECTION

OF

FEED. Feed works into a blade against the direction of rota-

tion of the blade only.

21. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t
leave tool until

22. PROPER GROUNDING.

it

comes to a complete stop.

This tool should be grounded while in use to protect

the operator from electric shock.

23. EXTENSION CORDS. Use only three-wire extension cords which have
three-prong grounding-type plugs and three-pole receptacles which accept
the tool’s plug. Replace or repair damaged or worn cord immediately.

Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an exten­sion cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product
will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in

loss

of power and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending
on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heav­ier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

1

rable

1.

MINIMUM

3AUGE

FOR

Total

CORD

Length

SETS

~~

of

Cord in Feet

I

Ampere Rating

More

Not

Than Than

0-6

6

10

12

More

18

-

10

-

12

-

16

18

16
14

16 16 14
16 14 12
16 14 12

Not

12

recommended

VOLTAGE WARNING: Before connecting the tool to a power source (receptacle, out­let, etc.) be sure the voltage supplied is the same as that specified on the nameplate
of the tool. A power source with voltage greater than that specified for the tool can

result in SERIOUS INJURY to the user

-

as well as damage to the tool. If in doubt,
DO NOT PLUG IN THE TOOL. Using a power source with voltage less than the
nameplate rating is harmful to the motor.

3

G

RO

U N DING IN STRUCTI 0 NS

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 hav­ing an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded

in

accord­ance with all local codes and ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided

-

if

it

will not

fii

the outlet, have the proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
Improper connection of

the

equipment-grounding conductor can result

in

a risk
of electric shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is
green with or without yellow stripes is
repair or replacement of

the

electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect

the

equipment-grounding conductor. If

the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal.
Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman
not completely understood, or

if

in

doubt as to whether the tool is properly

if

the grounding instructions are

grounded.
Grounded, cord-connected tools intended for use on a supply circuit having a
nominal rating less than
has an outlet that

looks

ing plug that looks like the plug illustrated
looks like the adapter illustrated
plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown
is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only

150

volts: This tool is intended for use on a circuit that

like

the

one illustrated

in

Figure B and C, may be used

in

in

Figure A. The tool has a ground-

in

Figure A. A temporary adapter, which

to

connect this

Figure B if a properly grounded outlet

until

a properly
grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green-colored rigid
ear, lug, etc. extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly grounded outlet box.

GROUNDING

METHODS

4

FIG.

Grounding Pin

A

-

Cover

Outlet

of

Grounded

Box

FIG.

-

B

FIG.

C

Grounding

Means

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

1.

ALWAYS use guard, spreader and anti-kickback fingers on all "thru-sawing"
operations. Thru-sawing operations are those when the blade cuts complete-

ly

through the work piece as

2.

ALWAYS hold the work firmly against the miter gage or fence.

3.

ALWAYS use a push stick for ripping narrow stock. Refer to ripping applica­tions in instruction manual where push stick is covered

4.

NEVER perform any operation "free-hand" which means using your hands
to support or guide the work piece. Always use either the fence or the miter
gauge to position and guide the work.

5.

NEVER stand or have any part of your body
blade.

6.

NEVER reach behind or over the cutting tool with either hand for any reason.

7.

MOVE the rip fence out of the way when cross cutting.

8.

NEVER use the fence as a cut-off gauge when cross cutting.

9.

NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade without first turning the saw

IO.

PROVIDE adequate support to the rear and sides of the saw table for wide
or long workpieces.

11.

AVOID KICKBACKS (work thrown back toward you) by keeping blade sharp,
keeping rip fence parallel to the saw blade, keeping spreader and anti­kickback fingers and guard in place and operating,
before
that is twisted or warped or does not have a straight edge to guide along
the fence.

12.

AVOID awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could
cause your hand to move into the cutting tool.

13.

Attach this tool with screws either to the optional stand or to a steady stand
or bench with good chip ejection.

14.

Cutting wood with concrete or sand on
dulls the saw blade; the blade may be damaged and even break, causing

a

15.

Keep your hands away from the line of cut. Be especially careful with bevel
cuts.

SAVE

it

is pushed all the way past the saw blade, and

serious injury. Clean all stock of nails and adhering material beforehand.

THESE

INSTRUCTIONS.

in

ripping or cross cutting.

FOR

TABLE

in

line with the path of the saw

it,

or containing old nails, not only

SAW

in

detail.

by

not releasing work

by

not ripping work

OFF.

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ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

The tool

led condition. Assemble
CAUTION

INSTALLING SAW BLADE

Remove the center cover on the table. Grip
the outer flange with wrench
the hex nut with wrench
the outer flange.

Assemble the inner flange, blade, outer
flange and hex nut onto the arbor, making
sure the teeth of the blade are pointing
down

CAUTIONS:

Keep the flange surface clean of dirt or
other adhering matter;
slippage. Be sure that the blade

so

(turning) direction.

is

shipped from the factory with the saw blade and safety guide not in the instal-

as

follows.

Always unplug the tool before assembly.

22;

loosen

19

and remove

(See

arrows in photo).

at

the front of the table.

it

could cause blade

is

installed

that the teeth are aligned in the cutting

Outer

flange

____

k---

Hex

nut

--1

Inner

flange Saw

,

..-

,

blade

To secure the blade in place, attach wrench

22

to outer flange, then tighten hex nut

with wrench

ATTENTION:

6

19.

Be sure to grip hex nut carefully with the wrench. A serious injury can
be sustained, if your grip should slip, the wrench come off the nut, and
your hand strike the sharp blade edges.

The spreader installing location

is

factory-

adjusted.

INSTALLING BLADE GUARD

The antikick devicehpreader on the safety
guide fits in between the safety guide in­stallation portion and the retainer plate be-

hind the saw blade on the back side of the

table.

Tighten only temporarily the hex socket

head bolt on the safety guide installing por-

tion. Check to be sure that the saw blade

a

and spreader are on

straight line. If they
are not, use one or more of the adjust
washers provided on either side to obtain
the saw bladehpreader alignment.

NOTE

:

If the blade and spreader are not aligned properly, a dangerous pinch can result

when contact

is

made with the materials. MAKE

ALIGNED.

There must be
(1/2") or

less

a

clearance

of

12.7 mm

between the spreader and the

blade teeth. Adjust the spreader according-

ly

before securing tightly the hex socket
head bolt. Attach the center cover on the
table, then check to

see

that the safety

guide works smooth.

SURE

THEY ARE PROPERLY

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INSTALLATION

Secure the table saw

so

that

it

will not

move during operation. Bolt or screw the

cabinet to

or secure

Leave more than

between the table and

a

bench

legs

with screws.

(see

4

hole's in the base)

30

cm

(1

2")

a

wall to allow chip

clearance

ejection.

9.62"

1244.3

mm)

7

I

15

l(387

26"

6

mm)

11

CUTTING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT

The cutting depth

lowering the blade with the elevating knob;
Move left to lower, right to raise

cutting depth indicator

of

cut by the arrow pointer.

NOTE: Use

cutting thin materials in order to
obtain

is

obtained by raising or

it.

tells

you the depth

a

shallow depth setting when

a

cleaner cut.

The

13.14"
(333.8

mml

Hole diameter

5/16"

18

mml

8

FOR

BEVEL CUTS

Raise

the lock lever for

release

it,

then swing the blade with the
elevating knob until
angle from zero to

45

bevel

cuts to

it

reaches the desired

degrees. The bevel

is

indicated by the arrow pointer. After the

desired angle setting

is

reached, then lock

the lock lever by pressing down firmly to
secure in place.

WARNING: The lock lever must be

se-

cured very firmly or opera­tion can be very dangerous.

STOPPER ADJUSTMENT

Loosen
and align the arrow pointer to zero and

the

stopper hex socket head bolt

45

degrees. Then slide the stopper and secure

the stopper in place carefully with the hex

socket

head

bolt.

RIP FENCE ADJUSTMENT

Adjust the rip fence whenever
only with difficulty, sticks, or

it

moves

is

too loose.

Leave the ruler-attaching hex bolt and
underplate hex bolt in the semi-secured
condition. Then install the rip fence on

table and secure lock knob when the rip

is

fence

parallel with the blade. Now secure

the ruler-attaching hex bolt carefully.

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