Makita DRT50ZJ Instruction Manual

Makita DRT50ZJ Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Cordless Trimmer
DRT50
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Trimmer DRT50 Read before use.
  • Page 2: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model: DRT50 Collet chuck capacity 6 mm, 8 mm, 1/4", or 3/8" No load speed 10,000 - 30,000 min Overall length 226 mm Rated voltage D.C. 18 V Standard battery cartridge BL1815N / BL1820 / BL1820B / BL1830 / BL1830B / BL1840 / BL1840B / BL1850 / BL1850B / BL1860B Net weight 1.8 - 2.1 kg...
  • Page 3 Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and Work area safety balance at all times. This enables better control Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or of the power tool in unexpected situations. dark areas invite accidents. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo- jewellery.
  • Page 4 Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly Use clamps or another practical way to secure maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges and support the workpiece to a stable plat- are less likely to bind and are easier to control. form.
  • Page 5: Functional Description

    If you can see the red indicator on the causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will upper side of the button, it is not locked completely. also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and charger. CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge fully until the red indicator cannot be seen.
  • Page 6: Overheat Protection

    Overheat protection Indicating the remaining battery capacity When the tool or battery is overheated, the tool stops automatically and the lamp blinks. In this case, let the tool and battery cool before turning the tool on again. Only for battery cartridges with the indicator Overdischarge protection When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops automatically.
  • Page 7: Electronic Function

    NOTICE: If the tool is not secured after closing the lock lever, tighten the hex nut, and then close the lock lever. ► 1 . Speed adjusting dial Number Speed 10,000 min ► 1 . Hex nut 15,000 min 20,000 min Adjusting cutting depth with the 25,000 min plunge base 30,000 min...
  • Page 8 Push down the tool until the tip of the trimmer bit touches the flat surface, and then turn the fixing lever to secure the tool. ► 1 . Stopper pole 2. Feed button To perform fine adjustment of the cutting depth, turn the dial on the stopper pole so that it indicates "0". ► 1 . Fixing lever 2. Trimmer bit Press down the stopper pole while pressing the feed button until it contacts the stopper screw.
  • Page 9 ► 1 . Fixing nut ► 1 . Shaft lock 2. Loosen 3. Tighten 4. Wrench 5. Collet nut 11. Release the fixing lever. ► 1 . Wrench 2. Loosen 3. Tighten 4. Collet nut ► 1 . Fixing lever NOTE: The shaft lock may not return to the original position when you tighten the collet nut at the instal- lation of the trimmer bit. The shaft lock returns to the ASSEMBLY original position when you start the tool.
  • Page 10 Installing or removing the trimmer base Open the lock lever of the trimmer base, then insert the tool into the trimmer base aligning the groove on the tool with the protrusion on the trimmer base. To remove the base, follow the installation procedure in reverse. CAUTION: When using the tool with the trim- mer base, be sure to install the dust nozzle on the trimmer base.
  • Page 11 Installing or removing the offset base Optional accessory Press the shaft lock, then loosen the collet nut. ► 1 . Base plate Open the lock lever of the offset base, then insert the tool into the offset base. ► 1 . Collet nut 2. Shaft lock 3. Wrench Remove the collet nut and the collet cone.
  • Page 12 ► 1 . Lock lever ► 1 . Collet nut 2. Wrench 3. Hex wrench Attach the base plate by tightening the screws. To remove the base, follow the installation procedure in reverse. NOTE: You can also mount the belt to the pulley with- out removing the base plate as shown in the figure. ► 1 . Base plate Insert the collet cone and the trimmer bit into the offset base, and then tighten the collet nut.
  • Page 13: Operation

    Installing or removing the dust Installing or removing the plunge nozzle on the plunge base base Insert the dust nozzle into the plunge base so that the Optional accessory protrusion on the dust nozzle fits in the notch in the plunge base, and then tighten the thumb screw on the Open the lock lever of the plunge base, then insert dust nozzle. To remove the nozzle, follow the installa- the tool into the plunge base all the way aligning the...
  • Page 14 Using the straight guide Optional accessory Assemble the straight guide with the bolt and the wing nut. NOTE: Before cutting on the actual workpiece, it is recommended to make a sample cut. The proper feed speed depends on the trimmer bit size, the kind of workpiece, and depth of cut. 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 ► 1 .
  • Page 15 For cutting circles between 121 mm and 221 mm in radius. If the distance (A) between the side of the workpiece and the cutting position is too wide for the straight ► 1 . Center hole 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 work- NOTE: Circles between 172 mm and 186 mm in piece and use it as a guide against the trimmer base.
  • Page 16 Using the trimmer guide Optional accessory The trimmer guide allows for trimming the curved side like veneers for furniture by moving the guide roller along the side of the workpiece. Loosen the clamp screw, then install the trimmer ► 1 . Base plate 2. Templet guide guide on the trimmer base, and then tighten the clamp screw.
  • Page 17 Using the tool with the offset base The offset base is convenient for work in a tight area such as a corner. ► 1 . Workpiece 2. Bit 3. Guide roller Using the tool with the tilt base The tilt base is convenient for chamfering. Loosen the wing screws, then tilt the tool at the desired angle, and Using the trimmer base with the then tighten the wing screws.
  • Page 18 ► 1 . Wing bolt 2. Guide holder 3. Wing nut 4. Straight guide Loosen the wing nut on the straight guide and adjust the distance between the bit and the straight ► 1 . Bar type grip 2. Grip attachment guide. At the desired distance, tighten the wing nut. The knob type grip removed from the plunge base can be installed on the offset base instead of the bar type grip.
  • Page 19 Using the templet guide If the distance (A) between the side of the workpiece and the cutting position is too wide for the parallel ruler, Optional accessory or if the side of the workpiece is not straight, the parallel ruler cannot be used. Loosen the screws on the base and remove them. In this case, firmly clamp a straight board to the work- Place the templet guide on the base, and then tighten piece and use it as a guide against the plunge base.
  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1/4" CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool 1/4" specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment 1/4" for its stated purpose.
  • Page 21 "V" Grooving bit Corner rounding bit θ θ 1/4" 90° Unit: mm 1/4" Drill point flush trimming bit 1/4" Unit: mm Chamfering bit θ θ 1/4" Unit: mm 30° Drill point double flush trimming bit 45° 60° Unit: mm 1/4" Unit: mm 21 ENGLISH...
  • Page 22 Cove beading bit Ball bearing chamfering bit θ θ 45° 1/4" Unit: mm 60° Ball bearing flush trimming bit Unit: mm Ball bearing beading bit 1/4" Unit: mm Ball bearing corner rounding bit Unit: mm Ball bearing cove beading bit 1/4"...
  • Page 23 Ball bearing roman ogee bit Unit: mm 23 ENGLISH...
  • Page 24 Makita Europe N.V. Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070 Kortenberg, Belgium Makita Corporation 3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan 885585D221 www.makita.com 20170412...

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