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Makita 3700D Instruction Manual page 8

1/4" cordless trimmer with fast charger

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Installing or removing trimmer bit
CAUTION :
Always be sure that the tool i s switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before
installing or removing the bit.
To install the straight bit 6, insert
it
all the
way into the collet cone and tighten the
collet nut securely with the two wrenches.
To install the straight b i t 3, first insert the
adapter all the way into the collet cone,
then insert the bit all the way into the
adapter. Tighten the collet nut securely
with the two wrenches. To remove the bit,
follow the installation procedure in reverse.
NOTE :
To perform effective operation, the straight bit 3 is recommended only for cutting off or
cutting out the plaster board. The straight bit 6
is
used for other operations.
CAUTION :
Do not tighten the collet nut without inserting
a
bit, or the collet cone will break.
Adjusting depth of cut
Place the tool on
a
flat surface. Loosen
the clamp screw and move the tool body
until the bit just touches the flat surface.
Tighten the clamp screw slightly. Place the
tool on i t s side and loosen the clamp screw.
Move the tool base until the desired depth
of cut i s obtained. Depth of cut can be
checked with the scale label (2 mm or
about 5/64" per graduation) on the tool.
The tighten the clamp screw securely.
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 5 mm (3/16") a t
a
pass when cutting
grooves. When you wish to cut grooves more than 5 mm (3/16") deep, make several
passes with progressively deeper b i t settings.
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