ENGLISH (Original instructions)

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Table Saw
2712

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IMPORTANT: Read Before Using. 1

ENGLISH (Original instructions)

SPECIFICATIONS
Model 2712
Arbor hole 30 mm
Blade diameter 315 mm
Blade body thickness 2 mm or less
Thickness at 90° 85 mm
Max. cutting capacities Thickness at 45° 58 mm
Width 1,600 mm
No load speed 2,950 (min-1) (50 Hz) 3,400 (min-1) (60 Hz)
Table size (L x W) 550 mm x 1,600 mm with sub table (back)
Net weight 52.9 kg
Safety class Class I
• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice.
• Specifications may differ from country to country.
• Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003

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Symbols SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The following show the symbols used for the equipment. WARNING! When using electric tools, basic safety
Be sure that you understand their meaning before use. precautions, including the following, should always
･ Read instruction manual. be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury. Read all these instructions
･ Wear safety glasses. before operating this product and save these
instructions.
･ Do not place hand or fingers close to
For safe operations:
the blade.
1. Keep work area clean.
･ Only for EU countries
Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
Do not dispose of electric equipment
2. Consider work area environment.
together with household waste
Do not expose power tools to rain. Do not use
material!
power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work
In observance of the European
area well lit. Do not use power tools where there
Directive, on Waste Electric and
is risk to cause fire or explosion.
Electronic Equipment and its
3. Guard against electric shock.
implementation in accordance with
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
national law, electric equipment that
surfaces (e.g. pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerators).
have reached the end of their life must
4. Keep children away.
be collected separately and returned to
Do not let visitors touch the tool or extension cord.
an environmentally compatible
All visitors should be kept away from work area.
recycling facility.
ENE003-1 5. Store idle tools.
Intended use When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry,
The tool is intended for cutting in wood. high or locked up place, out of reach of children.
ENF001-1 6. Do not force the tool.
Power supply It will do the job better and safer at the rate for
The tool should be connected only to a power supply of which it was intended.
the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and 7. Use the right tool.
can only be operated on single-phase AC supply. This Do not force small tools or attachments to do the
tool should be grounded while in use to protect the job of a heavy duty tool. Do not use tools for
operator from electric shock. Use only three-wire purposes not intended; for example, do not use
extension cords which have three-prong grounding-type circular saws to cut tree limbs or logs.
plugs and three-pole receptacles which accept the tool's
plug.

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8. Dress properly. authorized service center unless otherwise indicated
Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, they can be in this instruction manual. Have defective switches
caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid replaced by an authorized service facility. Do not use
footwear are recommended when working outdoors. the tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
Wear protecting hair covering to contain long hair. 21. Warning.
9. Use safety glasses and hearing protection. The use of any accessory or attachment, other than
Also use face or dust mask if the cutting those recommended in this instruction manual or
operation is dusty. the catalog, may present a risk of personal injury.
10. Connect dust extraction equipment. 22. Have your tool repaired by a qualified person.
If devices are provided for the connection of dust This electric tool is in accordance with the
extraction and collection facilities ensure these relevant safety requirements. Repairs should only
are connected and properly used. be carried out by qualified persons using original
11. Do not abuse the cord. spare parts, otherwise this may result in
Never carry the tool by the cord or yank it to considerable danger to the user.
disconnect it from the socket. Keep the cord away ENB122-1

from heat, oil and sharp edges.

12. Secure work.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
Use clamps or a vice to hold the work. It is safer FOR TOOL
than using your hand and it frees both hands to
operate the tool. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
13. Do not overreach. 1. Wear eye protection.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 2. Do not use the tool in presence of flammable
14. Maintain tools with care. liquids or gases.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and 3. NEVER use the tool with an abrasive cut-off
safer performance. Follow instructions for lubrication wheel installed.
and changing accessories. Inspect tool cord 4. Check the blade carefully for cracks or
periodically and if damaged have it repaired by an damage before operation. Replace cracked or
authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords damaged blade immediately.
periodically and replace, if damaged. Keep handles 5. Use only saw blades recommended by the
dry, clean and free from oil and grease. manufacturer and which conform to EN847-1, and
15. Disconnect tools. observe that the riving knife must not be thicker
When not in use, before servicing and when changing than the width of the cut by the saw blade and not
accessories such as blades, bits and cutters. thinner than the body of the blade.
16. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. 6. Always use accessories recommended in this
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and manual. Use of improper accessories such as
adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool abrasive cut-off wheels may cause an injury.
before turning it on. 7. Select the correct saw blade for the material
17. Avoid unintentional starting. to be cut.
Do not carry a plugged-in tool with a finger on the 8. Do not use saw blades manufactured from
switch. Ensure switch is off when plugging in. high speed steel.
18. Use outdoor extension leads. 9. To reduce the emitted noise, always be sure
When tool is used outdoors, use only extension that the blade is sharp and clean.
cords intended for outdoor use. 10. Use correctly sharpened saw blades. Observe
19. Stay alert. the maximum speed marked on the saw blade.
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. 11. Clean the spindle, flanges (especially the
Do not operate tool when you are tired. installing surface) and hex nut before installing
20. Check damaged parts. the blade. Poor installation may cause
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part vibration/wobbling or slippage of the blade.
that is damaged should be carefully checked to 12. Use saw-blade guard and riving knife for every
determine that it will operate properly and perform its operation for which it can be used, including all
intended function. Check for alignment of moving through sawing operations. Always install the
parts, free running of moving parts, breakage of parts, blade guard following the instructions out-lined
mounting and any other conditions that may affect its in this manual. Through sawing operations are
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged those in which the blade cuts completely through
should be properly repaired or replaced by an

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 the workpiece as in ripping or cross cutting. bend or twist workpiece while feeding. If you stall
NEVER use the tool with a faulty blade guard or or jam the blade in the workpiece, turn the tool off
secure the blade guard with a rope, string, etc. immediately. Unplug the tool. Then clear the jam.
Any irregular operation of the blade guard should 30. NEVER remove cut-off pieces near the blade or
be corrected immediately. touch the blade guard while the blade is running.
13. Immediately reattach the guard and riving 31. Knock out any loose knots from workpiece
knife after completing an operation which BEFORE beginning to cut.
requires removal of the guard. 32. Do not abuse cord. Never yank cord to
14. Do not cut metal objects such as nails and disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep cord
screws. Inspect for and remove all nails, away from heat, oil, water and sharp edges.
screws and other foreign material from the 33. Some dust created from operation contains
workpiece before operation. chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
15. Remove wrenches, cut-off pieces, etc. from defects or other reproductive harm. Some
the table before the switch is turned on. examples of these chemicals are:
16. NEVER wear gloves during operation. − lead from lead-based-painted material and,
17. Keep hands out of the line of the saw blade. − arsenic and chromium from chemically-
18. NEVER stand or permit anyone else to stand treated lumber.
in line with the path of the saw blade. − Your risk from these exposures varies,
19. Make sure the blade is not contacting the riving depending on how often you do this type of
knife or workpiece before the switch is turned on. work. To reduce your exposure to these
20. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, chemicals: work in a well ventilated area and
let it run for a while. Watch for vibration or work with approved safety equipment, such
wobbling that could indicate poor installation as those dust masks that are specially
or a poorly balanced blade. designed to filter out microscopic particles.
21. The tool should not be used for slotting, 34. When using the tool indoors, always connect
rabbeting or grooving. the tool to an external dust extraction system.
22. Replace table insert when worn. Switched on the dust extraction system
23. NEVER make any adjustments while tool is running. before starting the tool
Disconnect tool before making any adjustments. 35. The guard can be lifted during workpiece
24. Use a push stick when required. Push sticks MUST setup and for ease of cleaning. Always make
be used for ripping narrow workpieces to keep sure that guard hood is down and flat against
your hands and fingers well away from the blade. sawtable before plugging in the tool.
25. Always store the push-stick when it is not in use. 36. Wear gloves against the hazard of cutting
26. Pay particular attention to instructions for reducing when handling saw blades, feeding wood into
risk of KICKBACK. KICKBACK is a sudden reaction the tool or doing maintenance.
to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade. 37. Never try to remove chips while the saw blade
KICKBACK causes the ejection of the workpiece is running or the tool is switched on.
from the tool back towards the operator. 38. Never try to use the tool unless all guards and
KICKBACKS CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL other safety devices necessary for tool are in
INJURY. Avoid KICKBACKS by keeping the blade good working order.
sharp, by keeping the rip fence parallel to the blade, 39. Operators must be adequately trained in the
by keeping the riving knife and blade guard in assembly, adjustment and operation of the tool.
place and operating properly, by not releasing the 40. Never use the blades which maximum speed
workpiece until you have pushed it all the way past is lower than the no load speed of the tool.
the blade, and by not ripping a workpiece that is 41. Keep work area well lit.
twisted or warped or does not have a straight edge
to guide along the fence. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
27. Do not perform any operation freehand. Freehand
means using your hands to support or guide the
workpiece, in lieu of a rip fence or miter gauge.
28. NEVER reach around or over saw blade.
INSTALLATION
NEVER reach for a workpiece until the saw PREPARATION
blade has completely stopped. Check contents of package for the following
29. Avoid abrupt, fast feeding. Feed as slowly as components. Please inform Makita service center of any
possible when cutting hard workpieces. Do not part missing in the package immediately.

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 − Table saw (1 unit) 2. Attach the four legs to the inside of base edge.
− Leg (4 pcs) Attach the leg with the hole for the switch to the side
− Foot (4 pcs) with the sign "A "on the base. Secure the four legs
− Countersunk screw for foot (4 pcs) temporarily, do not tighten the screws firmly yet.
− Hex nut for foot (4 pcs)
− Leg support (long) (2 pcs)
− Leg support (short) (2 pcs) 1
− Tire complete (1 pc) 2
− Dust nozzle (1 pc)
− Carrying handle (2 pcs)
− Square neck bolt for guide rail (4 pcs)
− Hex bolt for guide rail (4 pcs)
− Guide rail (long) (1 pc)
− Guide rail (short) (1 pc)
− Sub table (1 pc)
− Stay (long) (2 pc)
− Stay (short) (2 pc)
− Hook (1 pc)
− Blade guard (1 pct)
− Tapping screw (3 pcs)
− Hex bolt (38 pcs)
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− Hex nut (38 pcs)
− Hex wrench (1 pc) 1. Leg
− Wrench (1 pc) 2. Switch hole
− Push stick (1 pc) 3. Sign A
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− Push block (1 pc)
3. Attach the leg supports (long) to the legs and
− Fence (for Rip fence) (1 pc)
then attach the leg supports (short) to the legs.
− Rip fence (1 pc)
Secure the legs and leg supports with the screws
Installing table saw firmly. Always check the direction of support legs.
1. Overturn the table saw on two boards. Check the 4. Install the feet at the bottoms of the legs. Secure
riving knife positions the space between two them with countersunk screws and hex nuts.
boards.
3 1
2
1
1

2
2

1. Leg support (long)

1. Board 2. Leg support (short)
2. Riving knife 3. Foot
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 5. Install the tire complete to the legs and secure
them with screws and hex nuts.

1 1. Tire complete
1

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6. Install the dust nozzle. 2
2
7. Adjust the motor part to the 0°position and secure
it by tightening the knob. Secure the power cord
with the cord clamp.
1
1. Dust nozzle
1

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8. Turn the table saw back and then attach the
1. Guide rail
carrying handles. 2. Square neck bolt
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1. Carrying handle 12. Install the sub table to the base. Select the proper
2. Screw length stays depending on the position.

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1
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9. Install the switch to the leg and secure it with the
tapping screws.
1
1. Switch
2. Tapping screw
1 2

2
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1. Sub table
10. Install the saw blade and blade guard. When
2. Stay (long)
installing them, refer to the Section "Removing or 3. Stay (short)
installing saw blade" and "Installing blade guard". 014573
11. Install the guide rail (short) to the front side of the table
saw and the guide rail (long) to the left side of the base.

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 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function
on the tool.
Adjusting the depth of cut
1
1. Handle

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1. Sub table The depth of cut may be adjusted by turning the handle.
2. Stay (short)
Turn the handle counterclockwise to raise the blade or
3. Stay (long)
014574 clockwise to lower it.
13. Install the hook to the leg.
NOTE:
1. Hook • Use a shallow depth setting when cutting thin
materials in order to obtain a cleaner cut.
Adjusting the bevel angle

1. Lock knob
2. Arrow pointer
1
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14. Locate the table saw in a well lit and level area 1
where you can maintain good footing and balance.
It should be installed in an area that leaves 2
enough room to easily handle the size of your
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workpieces. Loosen the lock knob counterclockwise and the desired
If there is any tendency for the table saw to tip angle (0° - 45°) is obtained. The arrow pointer indicates
over, slide or move during operation, the table the bevel angle.
saw should be secured to the floor. After obtaining the desired angle, tighten the lock knob
Storing accessories clockwise to secure the adjustment.

1. Push stick CAUTION:

• After adjusting the bevel angle, be sure to tighten
the lock knob securely.
Switch action

CAUTION:
• Remove workpiece from the table.
1
• Before plugging in the tool, always be sure that the
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tool is switched off.
Push stick and wrenches can be stored on the right side
of the tool.

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 1. Switch 2 1. Inner flange
1 2. Saw blade
3
3. Outer flange
4. Washer
5. Hex bolt
1

4 5
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To start the tool, press the ON ( I ) button. To install the saw blade, assemble the inner flange, saw
To stop it, press the OFF ( O ) button or the switch cover. blade, outer flange, washer and hex bolt onto the arbor.
Make sure that the teeth of the blade are pointing down
ASSEMBLY at the front of the table.

CAUTION: CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and • Keep the flange surface clean of dirt or other
unplugged before carrying out any work on the adhering matter; it could cause blade slippage. Be
tool. sure that the blade is installed so that the teeth are
The tool is shipped from the factory with the saw blade aligned in the cutting (turning) direction.
and blade guard not in the installed condition. To secure the blade in place, hold the outer flange with
the wrench, then tighten the hex bolt counterclockwise
Removing or installing saw blade with the hex wrench. BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX
BOLT SECURELY.
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and 1. Hex wrench
unplugged before installing or removing the blade. 1 2. Wrench
• Use only the Makita hex wrench provided to install 3. Hex bolt
or remove the blade. Failure to do so may result in 4 4. Tighten
overtightening or insufficient tightening of the hex
bolt. This could cause an injury. 3 2
• Use the following saw blade. Do not use saw
blades which do not comply with the
characteristics specified in these instructions. 014523

Model Dia. Blade thickness Kerf

CAUTION:
2712 315 mm 2 mm or less 2.8 mm or more • Be sure to hold the hex bolt carefully with the hex
014540 wrench. If your grip should slip, the hex wrench
may come off the hex bolt, and your hand could
3 1. Hex wrench strike the sharp blade edges.
1 2. Wrench
3. Loosen Installing blade guard

CAUTION:
2 • Before installing the blade guard, adjust the depth
of cut to its maximum elevation.

2 1. Blade guard
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To remove the saw blade, remove the table insert on the
table. Hold the outer flange with the wrench and loosen
the hex bolt clockwise with the hex wrench. Then
remove the outer flange.

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 1. Blade guard A B
2
1 2. Riving knife

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Place the blade guard into the groove on the riving knife. To check that the rip fence is parallel with the blade,
Secure the blade guard by pivoting the lever on the secure the rip fence 2 - 3 mm from the blade.
blade guard. Raise the blade up to maximum elevation. Measure the
distance (A) and (B) between the rip fence and blade.
CAUTION: These two measurements should be identical.
• If the blade and riving knife are not aligned If the rip fence is not parallel with the blade, proceed as
properly, a dangerous pinching condition may follows;
result during operation. Make sure they are 1. Loosen the knob of the rip fence.
properly aligned. You could suffer serious personal 2. Adjust the rip fence until it becomes parallel with
injury while using the tool without a properly the blade.
aligned riving knife. 3. Tighten the knob.
• If they are not aligned for any reasons, always
have Makita authorized service center repair it. CAUTION:
• Don't remove the riving knife. • Make sure that the rip fence is parallel with the blade,
or a dangerous kickback condition may occur.
1 1. Riving knife
3 2. Hex nut Connecting to vacuum cleaner
3. Clearance
between the
riving knife and
blade teeth

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There must be a clearance of about 4 - 5 mm between
the riving knife and the blade teeth. Adjust the riving
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knife accordingly and tighten the hex nut securely.
Cleaner operations can be performed by connecting the
Attach the table insert on the table, then check to see
tool to Makita vacuum cleaner or dust collector.
that the blade guard works smoothly before cutting.
Installing and adjusting rip fence OPERATION
1. Knob CAUTION:
• Always use "work helpers" such as push sticks
and push blocks when there is a danger that your
hands or fingers will come close to the blade.
• Always hold the workpiece firmly with the table
1 and the rip fence or miter gauge. Do not bend or
twist it while feeding. If the workpiece is bent or
twisted, dangerous kickbacks may occur.
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• NEVER withdraw the workpiece while the blade is
Install the rip fence on the table so that the rip fence
running. If you must withdraw the workpiece before
holder engages with the guide rail. Tighten the knob of
completing a cut, first switch the tool off while holding
the rip fence firmly clockwise.
the workpiece firmly. Wait until the blade has come to
a complete stop before withdrawing the workpiece.

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 Failure to do so may cause dangerous kickbacks. (2) When the width of rip is 65 mm - 150 mm wide,
• NEVER remove cut-off material while the blade is use the push stick to feed the workpiece.
running.
• NEVER place your hands or fingers in the path of
the saw blade. Be especially careful with bevel cuts.
• Always secure the rip fence firmly, or dangerous
kickbacks may occur.
• Always use "work helpers" such as push sticks and
push blocks when cutting small or narrow workpieces.
Work helpers
Push sticks, push blocks or auxiliary fence are types of "work 014535
helpers". Use them to make safe, sure cuts without the need (3) When the width of rip is narrower than 65 mm, the
for the operator to contact the blade with any part of the body. push stick cannot be used because the push stick
Auxiliary fence will strike the blade guard. Use the auxiliary fence
and push block. Attach the auxiliary fence to the
1. Face/edge rip fence with two "C" clamps.
19 mm 120 mm parallel
9.5 mm
1 1. Auxiliary fence
40 mm

1 460 mm 140 mm

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Make auxiliary fence from 9.5 mm and 19 mm plywood pieces.
Ripping 014536
Feed the workpiece by hand until the end is
CAUTION: about 25 mm from the front edge of the table.
• When cutting long or large workpieces, always provide Continue to feed using the push block on the
adequate support behind the table. DO NOT allow a top of the auxiliary fence until the cut is
long board to move or shift on the table. This will complete.
cause the blade to bind and increase the possibility of
kickback and personal injury. The support should be at 1. Workpiece
2. Push block
the same height as the table. 2
1

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Cross cutting
014533 CAUTION:
1. Adjust the depth of cut a bit higher than the • When making a crosscut, remove the rip fence
thickness of the workpiece. from the table.
2. Position the rip fence to the desired width of rip • When cutting long or large workpieces, always provide
and secure it in place by tightening the knob. adequate support to the sides of the table. The
3. Turn the tool on and gently feed the workpiece support should be at the same height as the table.
into the blade along with the rip fence. • Always keep hands away from path of blade.
(1) When the width of rip is 150 mm or wider,
carefully use your right hand to feed the
workpiece. Use your left hand to hold the
workpiece in position against the rip fence.

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 1. Rip fence OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
2. Knob
1 CAUTION:
• These accessories or attachments are
recommended for use with your Makita tool
specified in this manual. The use of any other
2 accessories or attachments might present a risk of
injury to persons. Only use accessory or
014538 attachment for its stated purpose.
Slide the rip fence into the rail on the table. Loosen the If you need any assistance for more details regarding
knob on the fence and align to desired angle (0° to 60°). these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
Bring stock flush up against fence, secure it with the • Rip fence
clamp on the rip fence and feed gently forward into the • Wrench
blade. • Hex wrench
Carrying tool
NOTE:
• Some items in the list may be included in the tool
package as standard accessories. They may differ
from country to country.

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Make sure that the tool is unplugged.
Carry the tool by holding the tool part shown in the figure.

CAUTION:
• Always secure all moving portions before carrying
the tool.
• Always make sure that the blade guard is installed
in place before carrying the tool.

MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
• If the push block handle or push sticks is broken,
contact Makita service center to get the replacement.
NOTICE:
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
Cleaning
Clean out sawdust and chips from time to time. Carefully
clean the blade guard and moving parts inside the table saw.

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