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Makita RT001GZ18 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Cordless Trimmer
RT001G
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Trimmer RT001G Read before use.

  • Page 2: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model: RT001G Collet chuck capacity 6 mm, 8 mm, or 1/4″ No load speed 10,000 - 31,000 min Overall height with BL4025 245 mm with BL4040 251 mm Rated voltage D.C. 36 V - 40 V max Net weight 2.2 - 2.5 kg •...

  • Page 3: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Electrical safety Vibration Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) deter- adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power mined according to EN62841-2-17: tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will Work mode: rotation without load reduce risk of electric shock.
  • Page 4 Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, of tools allow you to become complacent and clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
  • Page 5 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 12. Use the batteries only with the products specified by Makita. Installing the batteries to WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity non-compliant products may result in a fire, exces- with product (gained from repeated use) replace sive heat, explosion, or leak of electrolyte.
  • Page 6 It will 15. Do not press the wireless activation button also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and on the wireless unit too hard and/or press the charger. button with an object with a sharp edge.

  • Page 7: Functional Description

    Indicating the remaining battery FUNCTIONAL capacity DESCRIPTION Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi- cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is light up for a few seconds. switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool.

  • Page 8: Overheat Protection

    Charge the battery(ies) or replace it/them with recharged battery(ies). Let the tool and battery(ies) cool down. If no improvement can be found by restoring protection system, then contact your local Makita Service Center. Switch action To turn on the tool, press the lock/unlock button. The Fig.4 tool turns into the standby mode.

  • Page 9: Electronic Function

    If the tool consistently fails to stop the trimmer bit after the switch is turned off, have the tool ser- viced at a Makita service center. 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.
  • Page 10 Attach the dust nozzle to the trimmer base, and Installing or removing the trimmer then tighten the thumb screw. 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. Close the lock lever.
  • Page 11 Remove the collet nut and the collet cone. Installing or removing the tilt base Optional accessory Open the lock lever of the tilt base, then insert the tool into the tilt base aligning the groove on the tool with the protrusion on the tilt base. Close the lock lever.
  • Page 12 Open the lock lever of the offset base, then attach Attach the base plate by tightening the screws. the offset base to the tool. Fig.22 ► 1. Base plate Insert the collet cone and the trimmer bit into the Fig.19 offset base, and then tighten the collet nut.
  • Page 13 Installing or removing the parallel To remove the base, follow the installation procedure in reverse. ruler on the plunge base NOTE: You can also mount the belt to the pulley with- Optional accessory out removing the base plate as shown in the figure. Insert the guide bars into the holes in the plunge base, and then tighten the wing bolts.

  • Page 14: Operation

    Loosen the fixing nut, then pull up the stopper pole OPERATION while pressing the feed button. Adjusting cutting depth To adjust the cutting depth, open the lock lever, then move the tool base up or down by turning the adjusting screw.
  • Page 15 Slide the depth pointer so that the pointer indi- Turn the head of the stopper pole to obtain the cates "0" on the scale. desired depth. To increase the depth, turn the head counterclockwise. To decrease the depth, turn the head clockwise.
  • Page 16 Using the straight guide Using the tool with the trimmer base Assemble the straight guide with the bolt and the Set the tool base on the workpiece without the trimmer wing nut. bit making any contact. Turn the tool on and wait until the trimmer bit attains full speed.
  • Page 17 For cutting circles between 121 mm and 221 mm in Move the tool with the straight guide flush with the radius. side of the workpiece. Fig.47 Fig.50 ► 1. Center hole If the distance (A) between the side of the workpiece and the cutting position is too wide for the straight NOTE: Circles between 172 mm and 186 mm in guide, or if the side of the workpiece is not straight, the...
  • Page 18 Using the templet guide NOTE: The actual cut size on the workpiece is slightly different from the templet. The difference is the dis- tance (X) between the trimmer bit and the outside of The templet guide allows for repetitive cut with templet the templet guide.
  • Page 19 Using the tilt base plate with the Loosen the clamp screw and adjust the distance between the trimmer bit and the trimmer guide by turning trimmer base the adjusting screw (1 mm per turn). At the desired distance, tighten the clamp screw to secure the trimmer guide. To use the trimmer base with a square base plate, remove the base plate from the tilt base, and then attach it to the trimmer base.
  • Page 20 Using the trimmer base with the The knob type grip removed from the plunge base can be installed on the offset base instead of the bar type grip. offset base plate and grip The offset base plate can also be used with a trimmer base and a grip attachment (optional accessory) for more stability.
  • Page 21 Using the parallel ruler Operate the tool in the same way as the straight guide for the trimmer base. The parallel ruler is effectively used for straight cuts when chamfering or grooving. Adjust the distance between the trimmer bit and the parallel ruler. At the desired distance, tighten the wing bolts to secure the parallel ruler.
  • Page 22 Changing knob type grip to bar type WIRELESS ACTIVATION grip FUNCTION To install the bar type grip on the plunge base, loosen the screw of the knob type grip, then remove the knob type grip, and then install the bar type grip by tightening What you can do with the wireless activation function The wireless activation function enables clean and com-...
  • Page 23 Open the lid on the tool as shown in the figure. Tool registration for the vacuum cleaner NOTE: A Makita vacuum cleaner supporting the wireless activation function is required for the tool registration. NOTE: Finish installing the wireless unit to the tool before starting the tool registration.
  • Page 24 Push the wireless activation button on the tool NOTE: The wireless activation lamps finish blinking briefly. The wireless activation lamp will blink in blue. in green after 20 seconds elapsed. Press the wireless activation button on the tool while the wireless acti- vation lamp on the cleaner is blinking.
  • Page 25 Description of the wireless activation lamp status Fig.82 ► 1. Wireless activation lamp The wireless activation lamp shows the status of the wireless activation function. Refer to the table below for the meaning of the lamp status. Status Wireless activation lamp Description Color Duration...
  • Page 26 Cancelling tool registration for the vacuum cleaner Perform the following procedure when cancelling the tool registration for the vacuum cleaner. Install the batteries to the vacuum cleaner and the tool. Set the stand-by switch on the vacuum cleaner to "AUTO". Fig.83 ►...
  • Page 27 Before asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection first. If you find a problem that is not explained in the manual, do not attempt to dismantle the tool. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replace- ment parts for repairs.

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result. To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Fig.86 Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. TRIMMER BITS 1/4″...
  • Page 29 Drill point flush trimming bit Corner rounding bit Fig.88 Fig.90 1/4″ 1/4″ 1/4″ Unit:mm Unit:mm Drill point double flush trimming bit Chamfering bit Fig.89 Fig.91 θ 30° 1/4″ 45° 60° Unit:mm 1/4″ 30° 1/4″ 45° 1/4″ 60° Unit:mm 29 ENGLISH...
  • Page 30 Cove beading bit Ball bearing flush trimming bit Fig.92 Fig.94 1/4″ 1/4″ Unit:mm 1/4″ Ball bearing beading bit Unit:mm Dovetail bit θ θ Fig.95 Fig.93 θ 30° 1/4″ 14.5 35° 1/4″ 14.5 14.5 23° Unit:mm 1/4″ 30° 1/4″ 14.5 35° 1/4″...
  • Page 31 Ball bearing corner rounding bit Ball bearing cove beading bit Fig.96 Fig.98 1/4″ 1/4″ 1/4″ 1/4″ Unit:mm Unit:mm Ball bearing chamfering bit Ball bearing roman ogee bit Fig.97 Fig.99 θ 45° 60° 1/4″ 45° 1/4″ 1/4″ 60° 1/4″ Unit:mm Unit:mm 31 ENGLISH...

  • Page 32: Optional Accessories

    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool 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 for its stated purpose.
  • Page 33 Accessories applicable to this trimmer The tool can be used with the following accessories for a variety of purposes. Some accessories are not available in your country. Fig.100 Trimmer base (metal) Enables accurate edge works. *Use with parts of the trimmer guide. Trimmer base (resin) Clear visibility of the cut.
  • Page 34 18. Knob type grip (grip of the plunge base) 19. Dust nozzle for the plunge base 20. Templet guide for the plunge base 21. Guide holder This allows the straight guide for the trimmer base to be used on the plunge base. 22.
  • Page 35 Makita Europe N.V. Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070 Kortenberg, Belgium Makita Corporation 3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan 885945-227 www.makita.com 20210923...

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