Makita ARBOR 2711 User Manual

Table

Saw

255

(10")

MODEL

With Electric Brake

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

2711

SPEC

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Blade

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Arbor

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90" 45"

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600

Fixed

mm x 405

8' x 15

table

Table

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16 I 111

size

295

Sliding

58' x 19

table

497

$)I6

load

800 1090

Rk"

142 7<a x 28

Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice.

Note. Specifications may differ from country to country.

Dimensions

x W x

715

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171 6 ibsi

470

For Your Own Safety Read Instruction

Manual Before Operating Table Saw

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

(For

All

Tools)

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

KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to

3. see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning

on.

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. DON'T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in damp

or wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work

area. MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by

removing starter keys.

DON'T FORCE TOOL.

was designed.

USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force tool or attachment to do a job for which

was not designed.

WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Wear no loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings.

10.

bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip

footwear is 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. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's safer 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 accessories.

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

blades, bits, cutters, and the like.

16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is

in off position before plugging in.

it.

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

frees both hands to operate tool.

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

operate properly and perform its intended function

of moving parts, binding any other conditions that may affect its operation. is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.

20.

DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of

rotation of the blade or cutter only.

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

leave tool until

22. PROPER GROUNDING. 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 threeprong grounding-type plugs and three-pole receptacles which accept the

tool’s plug. Replace or repair damaged or worn cord immediately.

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

the tool. voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to the motor.

in doubt, DO NOT PLUG IN THE TOOL. Using a power source with

comes to a complete stop.

moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and

check for alignment

guard or other part that

as well as damage to

will

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 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 let 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 the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded. This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet that looks like the one illustrated in Figure

illustrated in Figure A. A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illus-

trated in Figure

as shown in Figure adapter should be used only 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.

The tool has a grounding plug that looks like the plug

and C, may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle

if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary

will not fit the outlet, have the proper out-

FIG. A

Grounding Pin

GROUNDING METHODS

FIG.

Cover

Outlet

Grounded

Box

FIG. C

Adaoter

Grounding

Means

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

Wear eye protection.

Don't use the tool

Never use the tool with an abrasive cut-off wheel installed.

Check the blade carefully for cracks or damage before operation. Replace cracked or damaged blade immediately.

Clean the spindle, flanges (especially the installing surface) and hex before installing the blade. Poor installation may cause vibration/wobbling or slippage of the blade.

Use saw-blade guard and spreader for every operation for which

used, including all through sawing operations. Through sawing operations

are those 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.

Avoid cutting nails, screws, etc. Inspect for and remove all nails, screws and

other foreign matter from the workpiece before operation.

Remove wrenches, cut-off pieces, etc. from the table before the switch is

turned on.

Never wear gloves during operation.

IO.

Keep hands out of the line of saw blade.

to stand

11.

Make sure the blade is not contacting the spreader or workpiece before the switch is turned on.

12.

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.

13.

Use a push stick when required. Push sticks should be used for ripping narrow workpieces to keep your hands and fingers well away from the blade.

14.

Pay particular attention to instructions for reducing risk of KICKBACK. KICKBACK is the ejection of the workpiece from the tool back towards the operator. Avoid KICKBACKS by keeping the blade sharp, by keeping the rip fence parallel to the blade, by keeping the spreader, antikickback fingers and blade guard

until

you have pushed piece that is twisted or warped or does not have a straight edge to guide along the fence.

15.

Do not perform any operation freehand. Freehand means using your hands

to support or guide the workpiece.

16.

Never reach around or over saw blade.

17.

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

which the blade cuts completely through the workpiece as in

line with the path of the saw blade.

presence of flammable liquids or gases.

not stand or permit anyone else

place and operating properly, by not releasing the workpiece

all the way past the blade, and by not ripping a work-

can be

nut

jam the blade 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,

the workpiece, turn the tool off immediately. Unplug the

oil,

water and sharp edges.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Movement and transport

table saw

Before moving the table saw, tighten the wing bolt to secure the sliding table.

When moving the table saw, hold

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

with a rope or other sub-

stantial means.

ASSEMBLY

The table saw

shipped from the factory with the ruler guides, miter gauge, saw blade,

rip fence, blade guard and table insert not installed. Assemble

CAUTION Always be sure that the tool

switched off and unplugged before assembly.

Installing ruler guides

Install the graduated ruler guide on the

front side of the fixed table and the non-

graduated

one

on the

rear

side.

Use

the hex

wrench to tighten the bolts.

follows.

Sliding fable

Fixed

fable

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 crosscuts.

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

into the threaded hole in the sliding table. Insert the shorter miter gauge installation screw through the hole

(B)

and screw

into the

nut in the sliding table. Loosen the wing

bolt securing the sliding table before

mov-

ing the sliding table.

Installing or removing

saw

blade

Hold the outer flange with the offset wrench and loosen the hex nut clockwise with the wrench (the hex nut has left hand thread). Then remove the outer flange and flange.

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

the table.

the front

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

SURE

TO TIGHTEN THE HEX NUT

shown in the figure. BE

SECURELY.

CAUTION

Be sure to hold the hex nut carefully with the wrench.

your grip should slip, the

wrench may come off the hex nut, and your hand could strike the sharp blade edges.

Installing and adjusting rip fence Loosen the lever on the rip fence and fit

the rip fence on the ruler guides.

Lever

Rip

Ruler

fence

guide

To check to be sure that the rip fence parallel with the blade, secure the rip fence

(5/64"

1/8")

from the blade.

Raise

the blade up to maximum elevation.

(B)

crayon.

between

Mark one of the blade teeth with

Measure the distance (A) and

the rip fence and blade. Take both measure-

ments using the tooth marked with the

two

crayon. These be identical. If the rip fence with the blade, proceed

Insert

screwdriver into the hole in the

measurements should

not parallel

follows:

rear end of the rip fence, then loosen the screw counterclockwise two or three turns.

two

Loosen the

bolts on the top of the

rip fence with the wrench.

Adjust the rip fence until

parallel with the blade, then secure

becomes

tightening the bolts. Tighten the screw in the hole in the rear

two

end of the rip fence clockwise

three turns.

Tighen the lever on the rip fence. If the rip fence

not

secure enough, in the tightened position and tighen the screw in the hole in the rear end fence clockwise. However, do not tighten the screw excessively, or the lever will become loose.

leave

the

the rip

lever

CAUTION

Be sure to adjust the rip fence parallel with the blade, or a dangerous kickback condition may occur.

Move the rip fence blade and secure the distance blade. Make sure that the pointer on the ruler guide points to the correct graduation.

the pointer does not point to the correct graduation, loosen the screw on the pointer. Then align the pointer with the correct graduation and tighten the screw.

bit away from the

it.

Use a ruler to measure

(A)

between the rip fence and

Blade

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