Operation - Makita DRT52 Instruction Manual

NOTE: If the tool is left for 10 seconds without any
operation in the standby mode, the tool automatically
turns off and the indication lamp goes off.
NOTE: You can also stop and turn off the tool by
pressing the lock/unlock button while the tool is
operating.
Electronic function
The tool is equipped with the electronic functions for
easy operation.
Indication lamp
The indication lamp lights up green when the tool is the
standby mode.
► Fig.4: 1. Indication lamp
NOTICE:
When the tool is overheated, the indica-
tion lamp blinks. Cool down the tool fully before
operating the tool again.
Soft start
The soft-start function minimizes start-up shock, and
makes the tool start smoothly.
Adjusting trimmer bit protrusion
To adjust the bit protrusion, loosen the thumb nut and
move the base up or down as desired by turning the
adjusting screw. After adjusting, tighten the thumb nut
firmly to secure the base.
► Fig.5: 1. Base 2. Scale 3. Bit protrusion 4. Thumb
nut 5. Adjusting screw
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Installing or removing trimmer bit
CAUTION:
Do not tighten the collet nut with-
out inserting a trimmer bit, or the collet cone may
break.
CAUTION:
Use only the wrenches provided
with the tool.
Insert the trimmer 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.
► Fig.6: 1. Loosen 2. Tighten 3. Hold
Changing the collet cone
CAUTION:
Use the correct size collet cone for
the trimmer bit which you intended to use.
CAUTION:
Do not tighten the collet nut with-
out installing a trimmer bit, or the collet cone may
break.
1.
Loosen the collet nut and remove.
2.
Replace the installed collet cone with desired
collet cone.
3. Reinstall collet nut.
► Fig.7: 1. Collet cone 2. Collet nut
Installing or removing the trimmer
base
1.
Loosen the thumb nut of the trimmer base, and
then insert the tool into the trimmer base aligning the
rack on the tool with the spur gear on the trimmer base.
2. Tighten the thumb nut.
► Fig.8: 1. Thumb nut 2. Rack 3. Spur gear
To remove the base, follow the installation procedure
in reverse.

OPERATION

CAUTION:
Always hold the tool firmly with
one hand on housing. Do not touch the metal part.
1. Set the base on the workpiece to be cut without
the trimmer bit making any contact.
2. Turn the tool on and wait until the trimmer bit
attains full speed.
3.
Move the tool forward over the workpiece surface,
keeping the base flush and advancing smoothly until
the cutting is complete.
► Fig.9
When doing edge cutting, the workpiece surface
should be on the left side of the trimmer bit in the feed
direction.
► Fig.10: 1. Workpiece 2. Bit revolving direction
3. View from the top of the tool 4. Feed
direction
When using the straight guide or the trimmer guide,
be sure to keep it on the right side in the feed direc-
tion. This will help to keep it flush with the side of the
workpiece.
► Fig.11: 1. Feed direction 2. Bit revolving direction
3. Workpiece 4. Straight guide
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