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Table Saw Arbor thole 255 mm (10") MODEL 2711 With Electric Brake No load Dimensions Ne, Blade Cutt,ng CaPdCmeF Table size IL x WI Sliding table IL x W x HI wetghf 255 mn, 91 mm 63 nirn 600 mm x 405 inmi 295 mm x 497 mm 3 800 1090 mm x 715 mm x 470 mm 32 5 kg 90" 45" Fixed table dldnlPtel iio"i 13 9 16'1 12 1 z 'I 123 [...]
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For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating Table Saw GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (For All Tools) 1 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 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. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working [...]
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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 o[...]
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G R 0 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 hav- ing an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged [...]
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES 1. Wear eye protection. 2. Don't use the tool in presence of flammable liquids or gases. 3. Never use the tool with an abrasive cut-off wheel installed. 4. Check the blade carefully for cracks or damage before operation. Replace cracked or damaged blade immediately. 5. Clean the spindle, flanges (especially the installi[...]
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jam the blade in the workpiece, turn the tool off immediately. Unplug the 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, oil, water and sharp edges. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTION[...]
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Movement and transport of table saw Before moving the table saw, tighten the wing bolt to secure the sliding table. When moving the table saw, hold it 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 it with a rope or other sub- stantial means. ASSEMBLY The table saw[...]
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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 cross- cuts. 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 th[...]
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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 at the front of the table. 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 o[...]
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Installing and adjusting rip fence Loosen the lever on the rip fence and fit the rip fence on the ruler guides. To check to be sure that the rip fence is parallel with the blade, secure the rip fence 2 - 3 mm (5/64" - 1/8") from the blade. Raise the blade up to maximum elevation. Mark one of the blade teeth with a crayon. Measure the dist[...]
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Tighen the lever on the rip fence. If the rip fence is not secure enough, leave the lever in the tightened position and tighen the screw in the hole in the rear end of the rip fence clockwise. However, do not tighten the screw excessively, or the lever will be- come loose. I CAUTION : Be sure to adjust the rip fence parallel with the blade, or a da[...]
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Installing blade guard CAUTION : Before installing the blade guard, adjust the depth of cut to its maximum elevation. (Note: The depth of cut is adjusted to its maximum elevation when the table saw is shipped from the factory.) Temporarily tighten the bolts with the offset wrench. Check to be sure that the blade and spreader are in a straight line.[...]
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Positioning table saw Locate the table saw in a well lit and level area where you can maintain good footing and balance. It should be installed in an area that leaves enough room to easily handle the size of your workpieces. The table saw should be secured with four screws or bolts to the work bench or table saw stand (optional accessory) using the[...]
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Hand tool storage pocket The table saw comes with a hand tool storage pocket in the base. Keep wrenches, screwdriver, etc. in this pocket. Adjusting depth of cut The depth of cut may be adjusted by turn- ing the knob. Turn the knob clockwise to raise the blade or counterclockwise to lower it. The depth of cut is indicated on the scale by the pointe[...]
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Bevel cutting Loosen the lock lever clockwise, then tilt the blade by swinging the knob until it reaches the desired angle (0 to 45 degrees). The bevel is indicated on the scale by the pointer (B). After obtaining the desired angle, tighten the lock lever counterclock- wise to secure the adjustment. CAUTION : After adjusting the bevel, be sure to t[...]
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Adjusting miter angle Loosen the miter gauge installation screws and adjust the miter gauge to the desired angle (0 to 45 degrees). Then tighten the miter gauge installation screws securely. CAUTION : After adjusting the miter angle, be sure to securely. tighten the miter gauge installation screws Switch action To start the tool, press the "ON[...]
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Operation CAUTION : *Make sure the blade guard works smoothly and properly for making both square cuts and bevel cuts before operation. *Never withdraw the workpiece while the blade is running. If you must withdraw the workpiece before completing a cut, first switch the tool off while holding the work- piece firmly. Wait until the blade has come to[...]
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Push block Use a 19 mm (3/4") piece of plywood. 120 .;.4-)fm11 mm (5") Faceledge parallel 6 mm (1/4"l 5o mm (2") (5") Handle should be in center of plywood piece. Fasten with glue and wood screws as shown. Small piece 9.5 mm x 8 mm x 50 mm (3/8" x 5/16" x 2") of wood must always be glued to plywood to keep th[...]
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Crosscutting CAUTION : When making a crosscut, remove the rip fence from the table. When cutting long or large workpieces, always provide adequate support to the sides of the table. The support should be at the same height as the table. (1; Loosen the wing bolt securing the sliding table. 0) Adjust the blade to 90 degrees to the table surface. Adju[...]
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The wooden gauge cannot be used for miter cutting. 19 mm (3/4") * 63" (2-1 /2") 19 mm (3/4") * 55mm (2-1/8") NOTE: Miter cutting capacity is less than crosscutting capacity. Make sure of the max miter cut- ting capacity before operation. The following reference table indicates some examples of miter cutting capacity. 260 mm[...]
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When a spacer block can be placed between the miter gauge and workpiece, you can obtain a greater miter cutting capacity. Ripping CAUTION When ripping, remove the miter gauge from the sliding table. .When cutting long or large workpieces, always provide adequate support behind the table. The support should be at the same height as the table. Before[...]
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i) When the width of rip is 150 mm (6") and wider, carefully use your right hand to feed the workpiece. Use your left hand to hold the workpiece in position against the rip fence. ii) When the width of rip is 65 mm - 150 mm (2-1/2" - 6") wide, use the push stick to feed the workpiece. iii) When the width of rip is narrower than 65 mm[...]
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Feed the workpiece by hand until the end is about 25 mm (I”) from the front edge of the table. Continue to feed using the push block on the top of the auxiliary fence until the cut is complete. 23[...]
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MA1 NT ENANCE CAUTION : Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. Cleaning Clean out sawdust and chips from time to time. Carefully clean the balde guard and moving parts inside the table saw. Lubrication To keep the table saw in tip-top running condition, and to assure maximu[...]
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ACCESSORIES CAUTION : These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool speci- fied 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 Dado head set (Part No 191 794-9) A dado is c[...]
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@ Use the chart below to select the proper cutters to obtain the various cutting widths. 114" I I 5116" 7/16" 112" 0 9/16" 518" 11116" 314" 1311 6" 0 Flange Ring I I I -* 10x2 I I -I Outslde ,',~~~e cutter cutter I I I + ox3 0 10x4 t- o 0 0 0 0 CAUTION : For a 1/8" cut width, the outside cutter[...]
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When installing two outside cutters without any inside cutter, be sure that the cutter tips do not face each other. 0 X @ While tightening the hex nut, be careful to maintain the even spacing between the tips of the inside cutters. @ When cutting 1/2" or narrower grooves, use the table insert originally installed on the table saw. When cutting[...]
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Featherbords are used to keep the work- piece in contact with the rip fence and table as shown, and to stop kickbacks. To install featherbords. proceed as follows : @ Turn the tool off and unplug it. @ Add 8" high flat facing board to the rip fence, the full length of the rip fence. @ Mount featherboards to the rip fence and table as shown, so[...]
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Ring (Part No. 257137-6) When cutting groove 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16" or 5/8", use this ring or rings. Table insert (Part No. 343396-9) When cutting grooves 9/16" or wider, use this table insert instead of the standard table insert. Table saw stand (Part No. STEX 122251 1 Place the stays on a lev[...]
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Saw blades 0 Chisel tooth combination saw blade For rip and cross-cut work. Most frequently used for general carpentry. Hole Part No. 255-7A I 255 (10") I 518'' I 36 1 792317-2 0 Carbide-tipped saw blade Fastest, smoothest longer sawing without blade sharpening cuts wood, drywall, plastic, hardwood, etc. Hole Part No. 0 Rip fence Par[...]
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Holder set (Part No. 191773-7) Convenient to attach for better support of long workpieces. Attach the holder to the reverse side of the I I CAUTION : Never attempt to lift or move the table saw while holding the holders. When moving the table saw, hold it by the fixed table and the bars. Hood set (Part No. 191793-1 ) When you wish to maintan clean [...]
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Jan 22 '87 US 255 mm (IO") TABLE SAW Model 2711 32[...]
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Note. The switch and other part configurations may differ from country to country 33[...]
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MODEL 2711 $FD DESCRIPTION Jan 22 87 US sD DESCRIPTION MACHINE ~ 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 IO 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 ~ 2 1 2 2 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 1 2 1 4 4 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2[...]
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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, freigh[...]