Operation - Makita RT0700C Instruction Manual

OPERATION

For the trimmer base
► Fig.6: 1. Dust nozzle 2. Thumb screw 3. Trimmer
base
WARNING:
• Before using the tool with the trimmer base,
always install the dust nozzle on the trimmer
base.
Set the tool base on the workpiece to be cut without the
bit making any contact. Then turn the tool on and wait
until the bit attains full speed. Move the tool forward
over the workpiece surface, keeping the tool base flush
and advancing smoothly until the cutting is complete.
When doing edge cutting, the workpiece surface should
be on the left side of the bit in the feed direction.
► Fig.7: 1. Workpiece 2. Bit revolving direction
3. View from the top of the tool 4. Feed
direction
NOTE:
• Moving the tool forward too fast may cause
a poor quality of cut, or damage to the bit or
motor. Moving the tool forward too slowly may
burn and mar the cut. The proper feed rate will
depend on the bit size, the kind of workpiece
and depth of cut. Before beginning the cut on
the actual workpiece, it is advisable to make a
sample cut on a piece of scrap lumber. This will
show exactly how the cut will look as well as
enable you to check dimensions.
• When using the trimmer shoe, the straight guide
or the trimmer guide, be sure to keep it on the
right side in the feed direction. This will help to
keep it flush with the side of the workpiece.
► Fig.8: 1. Feed direction 2. Bit revolving direction
3. Workpiece 4. Straight guide
CAUTION:
• Since excessive cutting may cause overload of
the motor or difficulty in controlling the tool, the
depth of cut should not be more than 3 mm at
a pass when cutting grooves. When you wish
to cut grooves more than 3 mm deep, make
several passes with progressively deeper bit
settings.
Trimmer base (resin) (optional
accessory)
You can use the trimmer base (resin) as an optional
accessory as shown in the figure.
► Fig.9: 1. Thumb nut
Place the tool onto the trimmer base (resin) and tighten
the thumb nut at the desired protrusion of the bit.
For the operation procedures, refer to the operation for
the trimmer base.
Templet guide (optional accessory)
► Fig.10
The templet guide provides a sleeve through which the
bit passes, allowing use of the trimmer with templet
patterns.
Loosen the screws and remove the base protector.
Place the templet guide on the base and replace the
base protector. Then secure the base protector by
tightening the screws.
► Fig.11: 1. Base protector 2. Screws 3. Screwdriver
Secure the templet to the workpiece. Place the tool on
the templet and move the tool with the templet guide
sliding along the side of the templet.
► Fig.12: 1. Straight bit 2. Base 3. Templet
4. Distance (X) 5. Workpiece 6. Templet
guide 10 7. Base protector
NOTE:
• The workpiece will be cut a slightly different
size from the templet. Allow for the distance (X)
between the router bit and the outside of the
templet guide. The distance (X) can be calcu-
lated by using the following equation:
Distance (X) = (outside diameter of the templet guide -
router bit diameter) / 2
Straight guide (optional accessory)
► Fig.13
The straight guide is effectively used for straight cuts
when chamfering or grooving.
► Fig.14: 1. Bolt 2. Guide plate 3. Straight guide
4. Wing nut
Attach the guide plate to the straight guide with the bolt
and the wing nut.
► Fig.15: 1. Clamp screw (A) 2. Straight guide
3. Wing nut 4. Base
Attach the straight guide with the clamp screw (A).
Loosen the wing nut on the straight guide and adjust the
distance between the bit and the straight guide. At the
desired distance, tighten the wing nut securely.
When cutting, move the tool with the straight guide flush
with the side of the workpiece.
If the distance (A) between the side of the workpiece
and the cutting position is too wide for the straight
guide, or if the side of the workpiece is not straight, the
straight guide cannot be used. In this case, firmly clamp
a straight board to the workpiece and use it as a guide
against the trimmer base. Feed the tool in the direction
of the arrow.
► Fig.16
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