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Table Saw Arbor hole 210 mm (8-114") MODEL 2708 Table size Cutting capacities Blade diameter 9 0" 4 5" (W x L) INSTRUCTION MANUAL SPEC I F ICATIONS 210" 64 mm 41 mm 660 mm x 460 mm 5/8" I (8-1/4") 1 (2-1/2") I (1-5/8") 1 (26") x (1 8-1/8") No load speed I Dimensions (L x W x HI I Net weight 1 17 kg [...]
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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 it. 2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. 3. REMO[...]
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19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to ensure that it will oper- ate properly and perform its intended function - check for alignment of mov- ing parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. [...]
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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 hav- ing an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged in[...]
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR TABLE SAW 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 in ripping or cross cutting. 2. ALWAYS hold the work firmly against the miter gage or fence. 3. ALWAYS use a push stick f[...]
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ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE The tool is shipped from the factory with the saw blade and safety guide not in the instal- led condition. Assemble as follows. CAUTION Always unplug the tool before assembly. INSTALLING SAW BLADE Remove the center cover on the table. Grip the outer flange with wrench 22; loosen the hex nut with wrench 19 and remove the outer fla[...]
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The spreader installing location is factory- adjusted. INSTALLING BLADE GUARD The antikick devicehpreader on the safety guide fits in between the safety guide in- stallation 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.[...]
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INSTALLATION Secure the table saw so that it will not move during operation. Bolt or screw the cabinet to a bench (see 4 hole's in the base) or secure legs with screws. Leave more than 30 cm (1 2") clearance between the table and a wall to allow chip ejection. 9.62" 1244.3 mm) 7 I 15 26" l(387 6 mm) 13.14" (333.8 mml Hole d[...]
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FOR BEVEL CUTS Raise the lock lever for bevel cuts to release it, then swing the blade with the elevating knob until it reaches the desired angle from zero to 45 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 lev[...]
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Bring the ruler underplate flush up against the rail inside, then fasten the hex bolt attaching the underplate very securely. ADJUSTING FOR ZERO SETTING Bring the rip fence up flush against the side of the blade and loosen the screw. Then align the arrow with the zero indication on the table scale before tightening the screw. KEY SAFETY SWITCH Pres[...]
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CUTTING OPERATIONS To assure safe cutting operations, familiarize yourself thoroughly with the following safety rules and the cautions indicated at the beginning. 1. switch on the saw only after making sure that nothing (wood, material, etc.) is con- tacting the saw blade. 2. Wait until the blade attains top speed before feeding the material. 3. Fe[...]
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Push Block Use a 3/4" piece of plywood. h 12' W IC Handle should be in center of plywood piece. Fasten with glue and wood screws as shown. Small piece (3/8" x 5/16" x 2") of wood must always be glued to plywood to keep saw blade from dulling if operator cuts into push block by mistake. (Never use nails in push block . ) I A[...]
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Auxiliary Wood Facing (Miter Gauge) I To prevent a long board from wobbling, fit the miter gauge with an auxiliary fence board. Fasten with boltdnuts after drilling holes, but fasteners must not protrude from the face board, Featherboard The diagram shown illustrates dimensions for making a typical featherboard. It should be made from a straight pi[...]
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Use of Miter Gauge 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 feed gently forward into the blade. Rip Fence The rip fence is used for ripping, bevel ripping and rabbeting operations. CAUTIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Remove mi[...]
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Ripping Ripping is the lengthwise cutting of a board. *When ripping stock over 6” wide: Feed the work forward with the hand on the rip fence side. Use the other hand to hold the work in position against the rip fence. Always use a push stick for this type of workpiece. *When ripping stock 2-1/2” - 6” wide: *When ripping stock less than 2-1/2?[...]
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Featherboards A "featherboard" or "fingerboard" is a jig made from a board cut off at an angle of 60 degrees. A series of parallel cuts is made part way through the board. Board should be a straight piece with no knots or cracks (see photo). Featherboards should be used for any operation in which workpiece is not sawed all the w[...]
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MAINTENANCE CAUTION : Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection and maintenance. Replacing carbon brushes Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders. Both carbon brushes should be [...]
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CLEANING Clean out sawdust and chips from time to time. Do not allow them to enter safety guide or inside where there are moving parts. LUB R ICAT I ON Take keep the table saw in tip-top running condition, and to assure maximum service life, grease the moving parts and rotating parts from time to time. Lubrication places: and rotating parts from ti[...]
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ACCESSORIES CAUTION : These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. The accessories or attachments should be used only in the proper and intended manner .TABLE SAW STAND (Part No. 122251-6) Set the st[...]
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.HOLDER SET COMPONENTS (Part No. 191452-7) Convenient to attach for holding large materials (either side and/or front and back). They are attached by clamps to the back of the table and secured with panhead screws. NOTE: Never attempt to move the table saw by gripping these holders. Lift the table itself. .SUB-TABLE SET NOTE : A table saw stand (op[...]
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w Chisel tooth combination saw blade For rip and cross-cut work. Most frequently used for general carpentry. No. Diameter diy!2e, 210-7 ,~~~~) (15,88mml 518’’ Warbide-tipped saw blade Fastest, smoothest, longer sawing without blade sharpening cuts wood, drywall, plastic, hardwood, etc. tf:k Part No. 30 792281-7 792377-4 m Rip fence (Part No. 12[...]
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1/8" 1/16" 1/8" 1 /a Dado head set (Part No. 191543-4) A dado is cutting a rabbet or a wide groove into the workpiece. The dado head set con- sists of two outside cutters, three inside cutters and paper washers. Outside cutters : 6" diameter, 118" thick, 518" arbor hole, 2 pcs. Inside cutters : 6" diameter, 118&qu[...]
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To install the dado head set, proceed as follows: 1 Turn the tool off and unplug it before installing. 2 Remove the blade guard with the spreader. 3 Install the dado head set with the teeth pointing down at the front of the table. ,4 Use the chart below to select the proper cutters to obtain the various cutting widths. I I 1 1 I I I CAUTION : The o[...]
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NOTE : When widths slightly greater than the above are required, fit the paper washers in between the inside and outside cutters to adjust the width. @Arrange the cutters so that the tips of the inside cutters are positioned at the gullets of the outside cutter. When more than one inside cutter is used, space the tips of the inside cutters equidist[...]
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CAUTION : .Only the Makita dado head set (Part No. 191543-4) should be used with Makita table .After dadoing, always replace the blade guard with the spreader back in its original posi- 0 Never attempt bevel cuts when dadoing. 0 Never dado if there is vibration (flutter) or a strange noise. 0 Never attempt dados in other than wood. 0 When using a d[...]
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Jan ~ 26 --'I38 US 210 mm (8-1/4") TABLE SAW Model 2708 26[...]
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Note: The switch, noise suppressor and other part configurations may differ from country to country. 21[...]
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MODEL 2708 Jan.-28'88 US 'LiM AtD DESCRIPTION 'LiM $ED DESCRIPTION MACHINE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 43 44 45 1 2 1 1 1 4 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 2 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - Pan Head Screw M4xB + Hex. Bolt M5x65 (With Washer1[...]
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9 MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Warranty Policy Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, frei[...]