Makita RT0700C Instruction Manual page 5

Electronic function
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 ine inish, 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.
Speed adjusting dial
1
► 1. Speed adjusting dial
The tool speed can be changed by turning the speed
adjusting dial to a given number setting from 1 to 6.
Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in the
direction of number 6. And lower speed is obtained
when it is turned in the direction of number 1.
This allows the ideal speed to be selected for optimum
material processing, i.e. the speed can be correctly
adjusted to suit the material and bit diameter.
Refer to the table for the relationship between the num-
ber settings on the dial and the approximate tool speed.
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
CAUTION:
• If the tool is operated continuously at low
speeds for a long time, the motor will get over-
loaded, resulting in tool malfunction.
• The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as
far as 6 and back to 1. Do not force it past 6 or
1, or the speed adjusting function may no longer
work.
min -1
10,000
12,000
17,000
22,000
27,000
30,000
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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.
Installing or removing trimmer bit
1
3
► 1. Tighten 2. Loosen 3. Hold
1
► 1. Tighten 2. Loosen 3. Shaft lock
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 or by
pressing the shaft lock and using the provided wrench.
To remove the bit, follow the installation procedure in
reverse.
2
3
2