Makita M2401 User Manual

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Removing or installing cut-o󰀨 wheel
CAUTION: Be sure to tighten the hex socket
bolt securely.Insu󰀩cient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 anges which are provided with the
tool.
CAUTION: Always lower the safety guard
after replacing the wheel.
CAUTION: Wear gloves when handling
wheels.
►Fig.9: 1.Innerange2. Ring 3. O-ring 4. Bonded
reinforcedcut-o󰀨wheel5.Outerange
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angeandwheel.
►Fig.10: 1. Shaft lock 2.Hexsocketbolt
To install the wheel, follow the removal procedures in
reverse.Makesuretottheholeofcut-o󰀨wheeltothe
ring and return the safety guard.
Hex wrench storage
►Fig.11: 1. Hex wrench
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
guretokeepitfrombeinglost.
OPERATION
CAUTION: Proper handle pressure during
cutting and maximum cutting e󰀩ciency 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e󰀩ciency,prematurewheelwear,as
wellas,possibledamagetothetool,cut-o󰀨wheelor
workpiece may result.
Holdthehandlermly.Switchonthetoolandwaituntil
thecut-o󰀨wheelattainsfullspeedbeforelowering
gentlyintothecut.Whenthecut-o󰀨wheelcontacts
theworkpiece,graduallybeardownonthehandleto
performthecut.Whenthecutiscompleted,switcho󰀨
the tool and wait until the cut-o󰀨 wheel has come to
a complete stop beforereturningthehandletothefully
elevated position.
Cutting capacity
Maximum cutting capacity varies depending on the
cutting angle and workpiece shape.
Max. cutting capacity with a brand-new cut-o󰀨
wheel
Cutting angle /
Workpiece shape
90° 45°
127 mm
(5")
127 mm
(5")
102 x 194 mm
(4" x 7-5/8")
70 x 233 mm
(2-3/4" x 9-1/8")
115 x 103 mm
(4-1/2" x 4-1/16")
119 x 119 mm
(4-11/16" x
4-11/16")
106 x 106 mm
(4-3/16" x 4-3/16")
137 x 137 x 10 mm
(5-3/8" x 5-3/8"
x 3/8")
100 x 100 x 10 mm
(4" x 4" x 3/8")
Securing workpiece
CAUTION: Always place the thread holder on
the shaft threads when securing the workpiece.
Failuretodosomayresultininsu󰀩cientsecuringof
theworkpiece.Thiscouldcausetheworkpiecetobe
ejectedorcauseadangerousbreakageofthecut-o󰀨
wheel.
Whilethethreadholderislifted,theviseplatecanbe
moved in and out quickly. To grip a workpiece, push the
handle until the vise plate contacts the workpiece then
return the thread holder. Turn the handle clockwise until
the workpiece is securely retained.
►Fig.12: 1. Handle 2. Thread holder 3. Vise plate
Whenthecut-o󰀨wheelhasworndownconsiderably,
placeaspacerblockbehindtheworkpieceasshown
inthegure.Youcanmoree󰀩cientlyutilizetheworn
wheelbyusingthemidpointontheperipheryofthe
wheeltocuttheworkpiece.Useasturdyandnon-am-
mablematerialforaspacerblock.
►Fig.13: 1.Spacerblock
When cutting workpieces over 85 mm (3-3/8") wide at
an angle, attach a straight piece of wood (spacer) over
190 mm (7-1/2") long x 45 mm (1-3/4") wide to the guide
plateasshowninthegure.Attachthisspacerwith
screws through the holes in the guide plate. Make sure
thatthecut-o󰀨wheeldoesnotcontactthespacerwhen
the tool head is depressed.
►Fig.14: 1. Guide plate 2.Spacerblockover
190 mm (7-1/2") long x 45 mm (1-3/4") wide
3. Workpiece over 85 mm (3-3/8") wide
4. Vise plate
►Fig.15

Makita M2401 Specifications

General

Brand	Makita
Model	M2401
Category	Saw
Language	English