Operation - Makita 3708 Instruction Manual
Makita trimmer instruction manual
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- Instruction manual (64 pages) ,
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- Instruction manual (53 pages)
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CAUTION:
•
Before plugging in the tool, always be sure that the
tool is switched off.
•
Switch can be locked in "ON" position for ease of
operator comfort during extended use. Apply cau-
tion when locking tool in "ON" position and maintain
firm grasp on tool.
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
2
1
3
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1. Loosen
2. Tighten
3. Hold
CAUTION:
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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)
1
2
1. Bolt
3. Trimmer shoe
5. Spring washer
7. Base
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 the figure.
OPERATION
1
2
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.
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.
5
5
3
4
7
2. Flat washer (large)
4. Flat washer (small)
6. Wing nut
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1. Trimmer shoe
2. Base
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