Makita 2708 User manual

Table Saw
Arbor hole
210 mm (8-114") MODEL 2708
Table size
Cuttingcapacities
Blade
diameter
9 0" 45" (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")
Noloadspeed I Dimensions (L x W x HI I Net weight
1 17 kg (37.5 Ibs)
1
460 mm x 660 mm x 375 mm
(18-1/8') x 126") x (14-3/4")
4,500 R/min.
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Manufacturer reserves the righttochange specifications of parts andaccessories wlthout notice.
Note: Specifications of parts and accessories may differ fromcountry tocountry.

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
peculiarto
it.
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACEand inworking order.
3. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see
that keysand adjusting wrenches are removedfrom tool before turning
it on.
4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
5. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp
or wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keepwork 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
removingstarter keys.
8. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
9. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was
designed. Don’t usetool for purpose not intended;for example, don’t use cir-
cular 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. Nonslipfootwear
is
recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting oper-
ation 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
it frees both handsto operatetool.
13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keepproper footing and balanceat 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
bladesor adjusting guides.
16. REDUCETHE RISK
OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Makesure switch is in off
position before plugging in.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner’s manual for rec-
ommended 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.
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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. 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
leavetool until
it comesto a complete stop.
22. PROPER GROUNDING. This tool should be groundedwhile 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 exten-
sion cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product
will draw. An undersizedcord will cause adropinlinevoltageresultingin
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 heav-
ier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavierthe cord.
18
18
16
14
1
16 16 14
16 14 12
16 14 12
12
Not recommended
rable 1. MINIMUM
Ampere Rating
More Not More
Than Than
0-6
6 - 10
10 - 12
12 - 16
3AUGE FOR CORD SETS
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Total Length of Cord in Feet
VOLTAGE WARNING: Beforeconnectingthe tool toa powersource(receptacle,out-
let, etc.) besure the voltage supplied isthe same as that specified on the nameplate
of the tool. A power sourcewith voltage greater than that specified for the tool can
result inSERIOUS 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 harmfulto the motor.
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G RO UNDING INSTRUCTI 0 NS
ALL GROUNDED, CORD-CONNECTEDTOOLS:
In the event of a malfunction or
breakdown, groundingprovidesa path of least resistancefor electric current to
reducethe risk of electric shock. This toolisequipped withan electric cord hav-
ing an equipment-groundingconductor and a groundingplug. The plugmust be
pluggedintoa matching outlet that isproperlyinstalledand grounded
in accord-
ance with all local codes and ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided
- if it will not fii theoutlet, havethe proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
Improperconnection of the equipment-groundingconductor can result in a risk
of electric shock. The conductor with insulation havingan outer surface that is
green with or without yellow stripes is
the equipment-groundingconductor. If
repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect
the equipment-groundingconductor to a live terminal.
Check witha qualifiedelectricianor serviceman
if the grounding instructions are
not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly
grounded.
Grounded, cord-connected tools intended for use on a supply circuit having a
nominalrating less than
150 volts: This tool isintendedfor use on a circuit that
hasan outlet that
looks like the one illustrated in FigureA. The tool hasaground-
ingplugthat lookslikethe plug illustrated
in FigureA. A temporary adapter, which
looks likethe adapter illustrated
in Figure B and C, may be used to connect this
plug to a 2-pole receptacleas shown
in Figure B if a properly grounded outlet
is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly
groundedoutlet can be installedby a qualifiedelectrician. The green-coloredrigid
ear, lug, etc. extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly grounded outlet box.
GROUNDING METHODS
FIG. A
FIG. B FIG. C
- Cover of Grounded -
Outlet Box
Grounding Pin
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Grounding
Means

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR TABLE SAW
1. ALWAYS use guard, spreader and anti-kickbackfingers on all "thru-sawing"
operations. Thru-sawingoperations 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 for rippingnarrow stock. Refer toripping applica-
tions in instruction manual where push stick is covered
in detail.
4. NEVER perform any operation "free-hand" which means using your hands
tosupport or guidethe work piece. Always use either the fence or the miter
gauge to position and guide the work.
5. NEVER stand or haveany part of your body in line withthe pathof the saw
blade.
6. NEVER reachbehind or over the cuttingtool witheither handfor 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 tofree a stalled saw blade without first turning the saw OFF.
IO. PROVIDE adequate support tothe 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 anti-
kickback fingers and guard in place and operating,
by not releasing work
before it is pushed all the way past the saw blade, and by not ripping work
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 thistool withscrews either tothe optional stand or toasteady stand
or bench with good chip ejection.
14. Cutting wood with concrete or sand on it, or containing old nails, not only
dulls the saw blade; the blade may be damaged and even break, causing
a serious injury. Clean all stock of nails and adhering material beforehand.
15. Keepyour hands away fromthe line of cut. Be especially careful with bevel
cuts.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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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 unplugthe tool beforeassembly.
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 flange. (See arrows inphoto).
Assemble the inner flange, blade, outer
flange and hex nut onto the arbor, making
sure the teeth of the blade are pointing
down at the front of the table.
CAUTIONS:
Keep the flange surface clean of dirt or
other adhering matter;
it could cause blade
slippage. Be sure that the blade
is installed
so that the teeth are aligned in the cutting
(turning)direction.
To secure the blade in place, attach wrench
22 to outer flange, then tighten hex nut
with wrench
19.
Outer flange
____ k---
Hex nut
--1 Inner flange Saw blade
, ..- ,
ATTENTION: 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.
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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. Check to be sure that the saw blade
and spreader are on
a 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 SURE THEY ARE PROPERLY
ALIGNED.
There must be
a clearance of 12.7 mm
(1/2") or
less betweenthe 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.
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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'sinthe 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)
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I 15 26"
l(387 6 mm)
13.14"
(333.8
mml Hole diameter
5/16" 18 mml
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CUTTING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
The cutting depth is obtained by raisingor
lowering the blade with the elevating knob;
Move left to lower, right to raise
it. The
cutting depth indicator
tells you the depth
of cut by the arrow pointer.
NOTE: Use
a shallow depth setting when
cutting thin materials in order to
obtain
a cleaner cut.
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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 inplace.
WARNING: The lock lever must be
se-
cured very firmly or opera-
tioncan be very dangerous.
STOPPER ADJUSTMENT
Loosen the stopper hex socket head bolt
and align the arrow pointer tozero and
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 it moves
only with difficulty, sticks, or 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
fence
is parallel with the blade. Nowsecure
the ruler-attachinghex bolt carefully.
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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 upflush 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
Press the ON pushbotton switch to put the
table saw on; press the OFF button to put
it off.
This machinecan only be switched on after
the key
is pressed in the switch. When not
in use, take off the key and the machine
should be both
"OFF" and unplugged.
The key can be removed with the switch
in the "ON" condition, and the tool may
be switched
off without the key.
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Hex bolt -attaching
d under date
\ Ruler under date I
WARNING:
Be sure that the blade
is not contacting the wood before switching on.
When switching off, do not attempt to stop the blade by pressingon the side of the blade
with some object.
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