Portable Cut-Off

MODEL 2414NB

003753

DOUBLE
INSULATION

I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
WARNING:
For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model 2414NB
Wheel diameter 355 mm (14)
Hole diameter 25.4 mm (1)
No load speed (RPM) 3,800 /min.
500 mm x 280 mm x 600 mm
Dimensions (L x W x H)
(19-3/4 x 11x 23-5/8)
Net weight 16.4kg (36.2 lbs)

Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice.

Specifications may differ from country to country.

For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual

Before Operating Tool
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS USA007-1

(For All Tools)

1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the 6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors
owners manual carefully. Learn the tools should be kept safe distance from work
applications and limitations, as well as the area.
specific potential hazards peculiar to it.
7. MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with pad-
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working locks, master switches, or by removing
order. starter keys.
3. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND 8. DONT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job bet-
WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to ter and safer at the rate for which it was
see that keys and adjusting wrenches are designed.
removed from tool before turning it on.
9. USE RIGHT TOOL. Dont force tool or
4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered attachment to do a job for which it was not
areas and benches invite accidents. designed.
5. DONT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON- 10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear
MENT. Dont use power tools in damp or loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
wet locations, or expose them to rain. bracelets, or other jewelry which may get
Keep work area well lighted. Dont use caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear
tool in presence of flammable liquids or is recommended. Wear protective hair
gases. covering to contain long hair.
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11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also 19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further
use face or dust mask if cutting operation use of the tool, a guard or other part that
is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have is damaged should be carefully checked
impact resistant lenses, they are NOT to determine that it will operate properly
safety glasses. and perform its intended function - check
for alignment of moving parts, binding of
12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to
moving parts, breakage of parts, mount-
hold work when practical. Its safer than
ing, and any other conditions that may
using your hand and it frees both hands
affect its operation. A guard or other part
to operate tool.
that is damaged should be properly
13. DONT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing repaired or replaced.
and balance at all times.
20. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools blade or cutter against the direction of
sharp and clean for best and safest perfor- rotation of the blade or cutter only.
mance. Follow instructions for lubricating
21. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT-
and changing accessories.
TENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Dont leave
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; tool until it comes to a complete stop.
when changing accessories such as
22. REPLACEMENT PARTS. When servicing
blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
use only identical replacement parts.
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
23. POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of
STARTING. Make sure switch is in off
electric shock, this equipment has a
position before plugging in.
polarized plug (one blade is wider than
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. the other). This plug will fit in a polarized
Consult the owners manual for recom- outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
mended accessories. The use of improper fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
accessories may cause risk of injury to still does not fit, contact a qualified elec-
persons. trician to install the proper outlet. Do not
change the plug in any way.
18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury
could occur if the tool is tipped or if the
cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
VOLTAGE WARNING: Before connecting the tool to a power source (receptacle, outlet,
etc.) be sure the voltage supplied is the same as that specified on the nameplate of the tool.
A power source with voltage greater than that specified for the tool can result in SERIOUS
INJURY to the user - as well as damage to the tool. If in doubt, DO NOT PLUG IN THE
TOOL. Using a power source with voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to the
motor.

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USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your
product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage num-
ber, the heavier the cord.
Table 1: Minimum gage for cord

Volts Total length of cord in feet

Ampere Rating
120 V 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft.
More Than Not More Than AWG
0 6 18 16 16 14
6 10 18 16 14 12
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12 Not Recommended

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES USB078-1

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from

repeated use) replace strict adherence to portable cut-off safety
rules. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer
serious personal injury.
1. Wear hearing protection during extended 6. Be careful not to damage the spindle, the
periods of operation. flange (especially the installing surface)
or the bolt. Damage to these parts could
2. Use only wheels having a maximum oper-
result in wheel breakage.
ating speed at least as high as No Load
RPM marked on the tools nameplate. 7. Do not operate the tool without guards in
Use only fiberglass-reinforced cut-off place. Check wheel guard for proper clos-
wheels. ing before each use. Do not operate the
tool if wheel guard does not move freely
3. Check the wheel carefully for cracks or
and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the
damage before operation. Replace
wheel guard into the open position.
cracked or damaged wheel immediately.
Run the tool (with guard) at no load for 8. Hold the handle firmly.
about a minute, keeping tool away from
9. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
others. If wheel is flawed, it will likely sep-
arate during this test. 10. Make sure the wheel is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.
4. Secure the wheel carefully.
5. Use only flanges specified for this tool.

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11. Before using the tool on an actual work- 15. Do not attempt to keep the trigger in the
piece, let it run for a while. Watch for ON position.
vibration or wobbling that could indicate
16. If the wheel stops during operation,
poor installation or a poorly balanced
makes an odd noise or begins to vibrate,
wheel.
switch off the tool immediately.
12. Watch out for flying sparks when operat-
17. Turn off the tool and wait for the wheel to
ing. They can cause injury or ignite com-
stop before moving workpiece or chang-
bustible materials.
ing settings.
13. Remove material debris from the area that
18. Do not touch the workpiece immediately
might be ignited by sparks. Be sure that
after operation; it is extremely hot and
others are not in the path of the sparks.
could burn your skin.
Keep a proper , charged extinguisher
closely available. 19. Store wheels in a dry location only.
14. Use the cutting edge of the wheel only.
Never use side surface.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this
instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.

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INSTALLATION
003800 Securing cut-off
This tool should be bolted with two bolts to a level and stable
surface using the bolt holes provided in the tools base. This
will help prevent tipping and possible personal injury.
1

1. Base
2. Bolt holes

FUNCTIONAL CAUTION:
DESCRIPTION Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the
tool.

003754 Switch action

1
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the OFF
position when released.
2 When not using the tool, remove the lock-off button and
1. Lock-off button store it in a secure place. This prevents unauthorized
2. Switch trigger operation.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a
lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, depress the lock-off button and pull the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.

003756 Spark guard

The spark guard is factory-installed with its lower edge con-
tacting the base. Operating the tool in this position will cause
1 many sparks to fly around. Loosen the screw and adjust the
spark guard to a position at which minimum sparks will fly
around.
2

1. Screw
2. Spark guard

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 003757 Stopper plate
1 The stopper plate prevents the cut-off wheel from contacting
(B)
the workbench or floor. When a new wheel is installed, set
the stopper plate to position (A). When the wheel wears
(A)
down to the extent that the lower portion of the workpiece is
left uncut, set the stopper plate to position (B) to allow
increased cutting capacity with a worn down wheel.
1. Stopper plate

003758 Interval between vise and guide plate

1
The original spacing or interval between the vise and the
2 guide plate is 0 - 170 mm (0 - 6-11/16). If your work requires
wider spacing or interval, proceed as follows to change the
spacing or interval.
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4
Remove the two hex bolts which secure the guide plate.
Move the guide plate as shown in the figure and secure it
1. Socket wrench using the hex bolts. The following interval settings are possi-
2. Guide plate ble:
3. Move
4. Hex bolts
35 - 205 mm (1-3/8 - 8-1/16)
003759 70 - 240 mm (2-3/4 - 9-7/16)

CAUTION:
Remember that narrow workpieces may not be secured
safely when using the two, wider interval settings.

003760 Setting for desired cutting angle

1 To change the cutting angle, loosen the two hex bolts which
2 secure the guide plate. Move the guide plate to the desired
angle (0 - 45) and tighten the hex bolts securely.

3 CAUTION:
Never perform miter cuts when the guide plate is set at
1. Socket wrench the 35 - 205 mm (1-3/8 - 8-1/16) or 70 - 240 mm
2. Guide plate (2-3/4 - 9-7/16) position.
3. Hex bolts

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ASSEMBLY CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.

003761 Removing or installing cut-off wheel

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1 To remove the wheel, raise the safety guard. Press the shaft
3
lock so that the wheel cannot revolve and use the socket
wrench to loosen the hex bolt by turning it counterclockwise.
Then remove the hex bolt, outer flange and wheel. (Note: Do
not remove the inner flange, ring and O-ring.

1. Shaft lock
2. Safety guard
3. Socket wrench
003762 To install the wheel, follow the removal procedures in
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reverse.
2
CAUTION:
Be sure to tighten the hex bolt securely. Insufficient
3 6 tightening of the hex bolt may result in severe injury. Use
4 5 the socket wrench provided to help assure proper
tightening.
1. O ring
2. Inner flange Always use only the proper inner and outer flanges
3. Ring which are provided with this tool.
4. Spindle Always lower the safety guard after replacing the wheel.
5. Cut-off wheel
6. Outer flange
7. Hex bolt

003763 Securing workpiece

2 By turning the vise handle counterclockwise and then flipping
the vise nut to the left, the vise is released from the shaft
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threads and can be moved rapidly in and out. To grip work-
pieces, push the vise handle until the vise plate contacts the
workpiece. Flip the vise nut to the right and then turn the vise
3 handle clockwise to securely retain the workpiece.
1. Vise plate
2. Vise nut CAUTION:
3. Vise handle Always set the vise nut to the right fully when securing
the workpiece. Failure to do so may result in insufficient
securing of the workpiece. This could cause the
workpiece to be ejected or cause a dangerous breakage
of the wheel.
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 003764 When the cut-off wheel has worn down considerably, use a
spacer block of sturdy, non-flammable material behind the
1 workpiece as shown in the figure. You can more efficiently
utilize the worn wheel by using the mid point on the periphery
of the wheel to cut the workpiece.

1. Spacer block

003765 When cutting workpieces over 65 mm (2-9/16) wide at an

1 angle, attach a straight piece of wood (spacer) over 190 mm
2 (7-1/2) long x 45 mm (1-3/4) wide to the guide plate as
shown in the figure. Attach this spacer with screws through
3 5
the holes in the guide plate.
4

1. Guide plate
2. Straight piece of wood (Spacer)
3. Over 45 mm (1-3/4) long
4. Over 65 mm (2-9/16) long
5. Over 190 mm (7-1/2) long
003766 If you use a spacer block which is slightly narrower than the
1 workpiece as shown in the figure, you can also utilize the
2
wheel economically.
3

5
4
1. Diameter of workpiece
2. Guide plate
3. Spacer block
4. Width of spacer block
5. Vise
003767 Long workpieces must be supported by blocks of non-flam-
mable material on either side so that it will be level with the
1
base top.

1. Blocks

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OPERATION Hold the handle firmly. Switch on the tool and wait until the
wheel attains full speed before lowering gently into the cut.
When the wheel contacts the workpiece, gradually bear
down on the handle to perform the cut. When the cut is com-
pleted, switch off the tool and WAIT UNTIL THE WHEEL
HAS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP before returning the
handle to the fully elevated position.

CAUTION:
Proper handle pressure during cutting and maximum
cutting efficiency can be determined by the amount of
sparks that is produced while cutting. Your pressure on
the handle should be adjusted to produce the maximum
amount of sparks. Do not force the cut by applying
excessive pressure on the handle. Reduced cutting
efficiency, premature wheel wear, as well as, possible
damage to the tool, cut-off wheel or workpiece may
result.

Cutting capacity
Max. cutting capacity varies depending upon the cutting
angle and workpiece shape. Applicable wheel diameter: 355
mm (14)

Workpiece
shape

Cutting
angle
115mm 130 mm (4-1/2 5-1/8)
90 115mm (4-1/2) 119mm (4-11/16) 102 mm 194 mm (4 7-5/8) 137 mm (5-3/8)
70 mm 233 mm (2-3/4 9-1/8)
45 115mm (4-1/2) 106 mm (4-3/16) 115 mm 103 mm (4-1/2 4-1/16) 100 mm (3-15/16)

003768 Carrying tool

Fold down the tool head to the position where you can attach
the chain to the hook on the handle.

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MAINTENANCE CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.

001145 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 at the same time. Use only iden-
tical carbon brushes.
1

1. Limit mark

003769 Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Take out
the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and secure
1 the brush holder caps.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any
other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by
Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using
2 Makita replacement parts.
1. Screwdriver
2. Brush holder cap

ACCESSORIES CAUTION:
These accessories or attachments are recommended for
use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The
use of any other accessories or attachments might
present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory
or attachment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding these
accessories, ask your local Makita service center.
Abrasive cut-off wheels
Socket wrench 17

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 WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples
of these chemicals are:
lead from lead-based paints,
crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this
type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those
dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

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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
Makitas Factory or Authorized Service Centers. If inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective
workmanship or material, Makita will repair (or at our option, replace) without charge.
This Warranty does not apply where:
repairs have been made or attempted by others:
repairs are required because of normal wear and tear:
the tool has been abused, misused or improperly maintained:
alterations have been made to the tool.
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AND AFTER THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY.
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