Table Saw 210 mm (8-114") MODEL 2708 INSTRUCTION MANUAL SPEC I F ICATIONS 5/8" Cutting capacities Blade diameter Arbor hole I 210" (8-1/4") 1 N o load speed I 4,500 R/min. 1 64 mm (2-1/2") Table size 45" 9 0" I 41 mm (1-5/8") Dimensions ( L x W x HI 460 m m x 660 mm x 375 mm (18-1/8') x 126") x (14-3/4") (W x L) 1 I 1 660 mm x 460 mm (26") x ( 1 8-1/8") Net weight 17 kg (37.
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 peculiar to it. 2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. 3. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on. 4.
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 operate properly and perform its intended function check for alignment of moving 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.
GROU N DING INSTRUCTI0NS ALL GROUNDED, CORD-CONNECTED TOOLS: In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current t o reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped w i t h an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance w i t h all local codes and ordinances.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR TABLE SAW 1. ALWAYS use guard, spreader and anti-kickback fingers on all "thru-sawing" operations. Thru-sawing operations are those when the blade cuts completely 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 ripping narrow stock. Refer t o ripping applications in instruction manual where push stick is covered in detail. 4.
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE The tool is shipped from the factory with the saw blade and safety guide not in the installed 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).
The spreader installing location is factoryadjusted. INSTALLING BLADE GUARD The antikick devicehpreader on the safety guide fits in between the safety guide installation portion and the retainer plate behind the saw blade on the back side of the table. Tighten only temporarily the hex socket head bolt on the safety guide installing portion. Check to be sure that the saw blade and spreader are on a straight line.
INSTALLATION Secure the table saw so that it will not move during operation. Bolt or screw the cabinet to a bench (see 4 hole's in the base) or secure legs with screws. Leave more than 30 cm (12") clearance between the table and a wall to allow chip ejection. 9.62" 1244.3 mm) 7 I 15 26" l ( 3 8 7 6 mm) 13.14" (333.8 mml Hole diameter 5/16" 18 mml 1 1 CUTTING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT The cutting depth is obtained by raising or lowering the blade with the elevating knob; Move left to lower, right to raise it.
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 i s reached, then lock the lock lever by pressing down firmly t o secure in place. WARNING: The lock lever must be secured very firmly or operation can be very dangerous.
Bring the ruler underplate flush up against the rail inside, then fasten the hex bolt attaching the underplate very securely. d \ Hex bolt -attaching under d a t e Ruler under date I I ADJUSTING FOR ZERO SETTING Bring the rip fence up flush 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.
CUTTING OPERATIONS To assure safe cutting operations, familiarize yourself thoroughly with the following safety rules and the cautions indicated a t the beginning. 1. switch on the saw only after making sure that nothing (wood, material, etc.) is contacting the saw blade. 2. Wait until the blade attains top speed before feeding the material. 3. Feed as slow as possible when cutting hard material. 4. Avoid abrupt, fast feeds. 5. Do not bend or twist material while feeding. 6.
Push Block Use a 3/4" piece of plywood. h 12' W IC Handle should be in center of plywood piece. Fasten with glue and wood screws as shown. Small piece (3/8"x 5/16" x 2") of wood must always be glued to plywood t o keep saw blade from dulling if operator cuts into push block by mistake. (Never use nails in push block .) Auxiliary Fence Make auxiliary fence from 3/8" and 3/4" plywood pieces. I 1-1 /2" Faceledge parallel Fasten with glue and wood screw.
Auxiliary Wood Facing (Miter Gauge) To prevent a long board from wobbling, fit the miter gauge with an auxiliary fence board. Fasten with boltdnuts after drilling holes, but fasteners must not protrude from the face board, I Featherboard The diagram shown illustrates dimensions for making a typical featherboard. It should be made from a straight piece of wood thats free of knots or cracks. 24 7 - Kerf should be about 114" apart I Miter Gauge Use the miter gauge for the 4 types of cutting shown below.
Use of Miter Gauge Slide the miter gauge into the thick grooves in the table. Loosen the knob on the gauge and align to desired angle (0 to 60'). Bring stock flush up against fence and feed gently forward into the blade. Rip Fence The rip fence is used for ripping, bevel ripping and rabbeting operations. CAUTIONS 1. Remove miter gauge from table. 2. Secure the adjusting knob tightly on the fence. 3.
Ripping Ripping i s the lengthwise cutting of a board. *When ripping stock over 6” wide: Feed the work forward with the hand on the rip fence side. Use the other hand t o hold the work in position against the rip fence. *When ripping stock 2-1/2” - 6” wide: Always use a push stick for this type of workpiece. *When ripping stock less than 2-1/2” wide: The push stick will strike the guard, so an auxiliary fence and push block must be used. Clamp auxiliary fence to rip fence in two locations.
Featherboards A "featherboard" or "fingerboard" is a jig made from a board cut off a t an angle of 60 degrees. A series of parallel cuts i s made part way through the board. Board should be a straight piece with no knots or cracks (see photo). Featherboards should be used for any operation in which workpiece i s not sawed all the way through (and the saw blade guard i s therefore removed.).
MAINTENANCE CAUTION : Always be sure that the tool i s switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection and maintenance. Replacing carbon brushes Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders. Both carbon brushes should be replaced a t the same time. Use only Makita carbon brushes.
CLEANING Clean out sawdust and chips from time to time. Do not allow them to enter safety guide or inside where there are moving parts. LUBR ICAT ION Take keep the table saw in tip-top running condition, and to assure maximum service life, grease the moving parts and rotating parts from time to time. Lubrication places: and rotating parts from time to time.
ACCESSORIES CAUTION : These accessories or attachments are recommended for use w i t h your Makita tool specified 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 t h e proper and intended manner .TABLE SAW STAND (Part No. 122251-6) Set the stays below and assemble the legs inside. Secure with cup square neck bolts and nuts. Then attach rubber caps to back of legs.
.HOLDER SET COMPONENTS (Part No. 191452-7) Convenient to attach for holding large materials (either side and/or front and back). They are attached by clamps to the back of the table and secured with panhead screws. NOTE: Never attempt to move the table saw by gripping these holders. Lift the table itself. .SUB-TABLE SET NOTE : A table saw stand (optional accessory) i s necessary for installing the sub-tables. Sub-table ( R ) Part No. 122405-5 Sub-table (L) Part No.
w Chisel tooth combination saw blade For rip and cross-cut work. Most frequently used for general carpentry. No. diy!2e, Diameter k:ft 518’’ 210-7 , ~ (15,88mml ~ ~ Part No. 30 792281-7 ~ ) Warbide-tipped saw blade Fastest, smoothest, longer sawing without blade sharpening cuts wood, drywall, plastic, hardwood, etc. 792377-4 m Rip fence (Part No. 122284- 1) m Wrench 22 (Part No. 781 0 1 1 - 1 ) HWrench 10-13 (Part No 781 2 0 2 - 4 ) Miter gauge (Angle rule) (Part No.
Dado head set (Part No. 191543-4) A dado is cutting a rabbet or a wide groove into the workpiece. The dado head set consists of two outside cutters, three inside cutters and paper washers. 1/8" 1/16" 1/8" 1/ a Outside cutters : 6" diameter, 118" thick, 518" arbor hole, 2 pcs. Inside cutters : 6" diameter, 118" thick, 5/8" arbor hole, 2 pcs. Inside cutter : 6" diameter, 1/16" thick, 5/8" arbor hole, 1 pc. Paper washers : 518" arbor hole, 6 pcs.
To install the dado head set, proceed as follows: 1 Turn the tool off and unplug it before installing. 2 Remove the blade guard with the spreader. 3 Install the dado head s e t with the teeth pointing down a t the front of the table. 4, Use the chart below to select the proper cutters to obtain the various cutting widths. I I 1 1 I I I CAUTION : The outer flange or the dado outer flange must be used for each cut width. The hex nut alone must not be used to secure the dado on to the spindle.
NOTE : When widths slightly greater than the above are required, fit the paper washers in between the inside and outside cutters to adjust the width. @Arrange the cutters so that the tips of the inside cutters are positioned a t the gullets of the outside cutter. When more than one inside cutter is used, space the tips of the inside cutters equidistantly in relation to one another. Poorly spaced cutters may cause vibration and noise.
CAUTION : .Only the Makita dado head set (Part No. 191543-4) should be used with Makita table saw Model 2708. .After dadoing, always replace the blade guard with the spreader back in i t s original position on the table saw. 0 Never attempt bevel cuts when dadoing. 0 0 0 0 Never dado if there is vibration (flutter) or a strange noise. Never attempt dados in other than wood. When using a dado head set, the depth of cut is not indicated by the pointer. (See the cutting depth adjustment section.
Jan 210 mm (8-1/4") TABLE SAW Model 2708 26 ~ 26 --'I38 US
Note: The switch, noise suppressor and other part configurations may differ from country to country.
Jan.-28'88 MODEL 2708 'LiM AtD DESCRIPTION 1 2 1 1 1 4 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 1 1 1 1 1 4 2 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 43 44 45 1 1 1 - $ED Pan Head Screw M4xB + Hex. Bolt M5x65 (With Washer1 Ball Bearing 62OOLB Motor Housing P ~ a W Pan Head Screw M5x40 (With Washed Brush Holder Cap Carbon Brush InsuIatmn Washer FIELD ASSEMBLY Screw Bar M12 Baffle Plat. Spring Pin 5- 16 ARMATURE ASSEMBLY iWith Item 3. 10. 15.
9 MAKITA LIMITEDONE 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, freight prepaid, to one of Makita’s Factory or Authorized Service Centers.