Functional Description; Operation - Makita 3708 Instruction Manual
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16. Use bits of the correct shank diameter suitable
for the speed of the tool.
17. Some material contains chemicals which may be
toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation
and skin contact. Follow material supplier safety
data.
18. Always use the correct dust mask/respirator for
the material and application you are working
with.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or
failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruc-
tion manual may cause serious personal injury.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the
tool.
Adjusting bit protrusion (Fig. 1)
To adjust the bit protrusion, loosen the lever and move
the tool base up or down as desired by turning the adjust-
ing roller. After adjusting, tighten the lever firmly to
secure the tool base.
Adjusting angle of tool base (Fig. 2)
Loosen the wing bolts and adjust the angle of the tool
base (5° per graduation) to obtain the desired cutting
angle.
Adjusting amount of chamfering
To adjust the amount of chamfering, loosen the wing nuts
and adjust the trimmer shoe.
CAUTION:
• With the tool unplugged and switch in the "OFF" posi-
tion, rotate the collet nut on the tool several times to be
sure that the bit turns freely and does not contact the
base or trimmer shoe in any way.
Switch action (Fig. 3)
CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always be sure that the tool
is switched off.
To start the tool, move the switch lever to the I (ON) posi-
tion. To stop the tool, move the switch lever to the O
(OFF) position.
Electronic function
For model 3708FC only
The tool equipped with electronic function are easy to
operate because of the following features.
Constant speed control
Electronic speed control for obtaining constant speed.
Possible to get fine finish, because the rotating speed is
kept constant even under load condition.
Soft start
Soft-start feature minimizes start-up shock, and makes
the tool start smoothly.
Lighting up the lamps
For model 3708F/3708FC only
CAUTION:
• Do not look in the light or see the source of light
directly.
To turn on the lamp, start the tool. Then, the lamp lights
up the top of the bit. To turn it off, stop the tool.
NOTE:
• Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp. Be
careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may lower
the illumination.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Installing or removing trimmer bit (Fig. 4)
CAUTION:
• Do not tighten the collet nut without inserting a bit, or
the collet cone will break.
• Use only the wrenches provided with the tool.
Insert the bit all the way into the collet cone and tighten
the collet nut securely with the two wrenches.
To remove the bit, follow the installation procedure in
reverse.
Installing trimmer shoe (after it has been
removed from the tool) (Fig. 5)
NOTE:
• The trimmer shoe is factory installed on the tool.
Use the bolts, wing nuts, spring washers and flat wash-
ers to install the trimmer shoe as shown in Fig. 5.
OPERATION
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before removing or installing the trimmer
base.
• Adjust the lever tightening strength of the trimmer
base using its nut to obtain a suitable tightening
strength for your tool. After adjusting, make sure
the trimmer base is secured to the tool. Dislocation
of the trimmer base may cause personal injuries.
Turn the tool on without the bit making any contact with
the workpiece and wait until the bit attains full speed.
Then move the tool over the workpiece surface, keeping
the tool base and trimmer shoe flush with the sides of the
workpiece. (Fig. 6)
NOTE:
• This tool can be used as a conventional trimmer when
you remove the trimmer shoe.
When doing edge cutting, the workpiece surface should
be on the left side of the bit in the feed direction. (Fig. 7)
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