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 flange. (See arrows in photo).

Assemble the inner flange, blade, outer flange and hex nut onto the arbor, making sure the teeth of the blade are pointing down a t 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.

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Hex nut

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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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Makita 2708 instruction manual Assembly Procedure, Installing SAW Blade

2708 specifications

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