Makita 3700B Instruction Manual page 7

For cutting circles between 70 mm and 121 mm in
radius.
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For cutting circles between 121 mm and 221 mm in
radius.
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NOTE:
Circles between 172 mm and 186 mm in radius
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cannot be cut using this guide.
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Align the center hole in the straight guide with the center
of the circle to be cut. Drive a nail less than 6 mm in
diameter into the center hole to secure the straight guide
Pivot the tool around the nail in clockwise direction.
Trimmer guide
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Trimming, curved cuts in veneers for furniture and the
like can be done easily with the trimmer guide. The
1. Wing nut
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2. Wave washer
2
3 3. Flat washer
4. Guide plate
5. Straight guide
6. Bolt
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7. Center hole
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1. Wing nut
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2. Wave washer
2
3. Flat washer
3
4. Guide plate
5. Straight guide
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6. Bolt
5
7. Center hole
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1. Nail
2. Center hole
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3. Straight guide
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3
guide roller rides the curve and assures a fine cut.
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Attach the chip deflector on the groove of the base.
Then install the trimmer guide and guide holder on the
tool base with the clamp screw (A). Loosen the clamp
screw (B) and adjust the distance between the bit and
the trimmer guide by turning the adjusting screw (1 mm
per turn). At the desired distance, tighten the clamp
screw (B) to secure the trimmer guide in place.
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When cutting, move the tool with the guide roller riding
the side of the workpiece.
Trimmer shoe (Optional accessory)
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By attaching the trimmer shoe, you can obtain a right-
angle guide surface for the trimmer base guide. This
enables accurate chamfering and similar edge work.
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1. Guide holder
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2. Clamp screw
(A)
3. Adjusting screw
(1 mm per turn)
4. Clamp screw
(B)
5. Trimmer guide
6. Chip deflector
1. Workpiece
2
2. Bit
3. Guide roller
3
1. Adjusting screw
3
2. Clamp screw (B)
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3. Guide holder
4. Clamp screw (A)
5. Trimmer shoe
5