Assembly dk Adjusting

ADJUSTING HOLD DOWN

The hold down should be adjustedso it contacts the top surface of the work being cut by loosening adjusting knob and moving hold down rod up or down. Tighten adjusting knob after adjustment has been made.

ADJUSTING DUST BLOWER

The dust blower may be moved to direct air to the most effective point on the cutting line by loosening screw, adjust dust blower accordingly and tighten screw.

Hold Down Rod

Lock Knob

Blade support &

Guard Set Screw

Blade support & Guard

Sawdust Blower

Set Screw

Sawdust Blower

ALIGNING THE BEVEL INDICATOR

1.Loosening the hold down adjusting knob and moving hold down rod up. Then tighten adjusting knob.

2.Loosen the table lock knob and move the table until it is approximately perpendicular, or at a right angle to the blade.

3.Place a small square on the table next to the

blade to check if the table is 90 degrees to the blade. If adjustment is needed, raise or lower the table until table is approximately 90 degrees to the blade and securely tighten the table lock knob.

4.Loosen the screw holdingthe degree scale pointer, move pointer to the 0 degree mark and

securely tighten screw. Remember, the degree

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scale is a convenient guide but should not be

 

relied upon for precision. Make practice cuts

 

on scrap wood to determine if your angle

 

setting are correct.

 

5.Remove the hold down rod to desired position.

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Makita SJ401 instruction manual Adjusting Hold Down, Adjusting Dust Blower, Aligning the Bevel Indicator