Makita M2401 Manuel D'instructions page 8

Interval between vise and guide
plate
CAUTION:
After adjusting the interval
between the vise and the guide plate, make
sure that the guide plate is properly secured.
Insufficient fixing may result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
Remember that narrow workpieces
may not be secured safely when using the two,
wider interval settings.
The following interval settings of the vise are available:
• 0 - 170 mm (original setting)
• 35 - 205 mm
• 70 - 240 mm
If your work requires different setting, proceed as fol-
lows to change the spacing or interval.
Remove the two hex socket bolts using a hex wrench.
Move the guide plate to the desired position and secure
it with the hex socket bolts.
► Fig.4: 1. Hex wrench 2. Guide plate 3. Hex socket
bolts
Cutting angle adjustment
CAUTION:
After adjusting the angle of the
guide plate, make sure that the guide plate is
properly secured. Insufficient fixing may result in
personal injury.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the tool when
the material is not firmly secured with the vise
because of the cutting angle.
Loosen the two hex socket bolts using a hex wrench.
Turn the guide plate to the desired angle and secure it
with the hex socket bolts. Be careful not to move the set
angle while securing the hex socket bolts.
► Fig.5: 1. Guide plate 2. Hex socket bolts
NOTE: The scale on the guide plate is only a rough
indication. For more accurate angle, use a protractor
or triangle ruler. Keep the handle down so that the
cut-off wheel extends into the base. At the same time,
adjust the angle between the guide plate and the cut-
off wheel with a protractor or triangle ruler.
Spark guard adjustment
► Fig.6: 1. Screw 2. Spark guard
The spark guard is factory-installed with its lower edge
contacting the base. Operating the tool in this position
will cause many sparks to fly around. Loosen the screw
and adjust the spark guard to a position at which mini-
mum sparks will fly around.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Removing or installing cut-off wheel
CAUTION:
Be sure to tighten the hex socket
bolt securely. Insufficient tightening may result in
severe injury. When tightening the hex socket bolt,
use the hex wrench provided with the tool to assure
proper tightening.
CAUTION:
Always use only the proper inner
and outer flanges which are provided with the
tool.
CAUTION:
Always lower the safety guard
after replacing the wheel.
CAUTION:
Wear gloves when handling
wheels.
► Fig.7: 1. Inner flange 2. Ring 3. O-ring 4. Bonded
reinforced cut-off wheel 5. Outer flange
6. Washer 7. Hex socket bolt
Raise the safety guard. Turn the hex socket bolt coun-
terclockwise using a hex wrench while holding down the
shaft lock. Then remove the hex socket bolt, washer,
outer flange and wheel.
► Fig.8: 1. Shaft lock 2. Hex socket bolt
To install the wheel, follow the removal procedures in
reverse. Make sure to fit the hole of cut-off wheel to the
ring and return the safety guard.
Hex wrench storage
► Fig.9: 1. Hex wrench
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
OPERATION
CAUTION:
Proper handle pressure during
cutting and maximum cutting efficiency can
be determined by the amount of sparks that is
produced while cutting. Do not force the cut
by applying excessive pressure on the handle.
Reduced cutting efficiency, premature wheel wear, as
well as, possible damage to the tool, cut-off wheel or
workpiece may result.
Hold the handle firmly. Switch on the tool and wait until
the wheel attains full speed before lowering gently
into the cut. When the wheel contacts the workpiece,
gradually bear down on the handle to perform the cut.
When the cut is completed, switch off the tool and wait
until the wheel has come to a complete stop before
returning the handle to the fully elevated position.
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