Maintenance - Makita Trimmer Instruction Manual

CAUTION:
Since excessive cutting may cause overload of the
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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.
Templet guide
Fig.8
The templet guide provides a sleeve through which the
bit passes, allowing use of the trimmer with templet
patterns.
Remove the tool base from the tool. Loosen the wing
bolts and secure the tool base horizontally. Loosen the
two screws on the tool base.
Fig.9
Place the templet guide on the tool base. There are four
convex portions on the templet guide. Secure two of the
four convex portions using the two screws. Install the
tool base on the tool.
Fig.10
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.11
NOTE:
The workpiece will be cut a slightly different size
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from the templet. Allow for the distance (X)
between the router bit and the outside of the
templet guide. The distance (X) can be calculated
by using the following equation:
Distance (X) = (outside diameter of the templet guide -
router bit diameter) / 2
Straight guide (Accessory)
Fig.12
Attach the guide plate to the straight guide with the bolt
and the wing nut.
Fig.13
Fig.14
Fig.15
Circular work
Fig.16
Circular work may be accomplished if you assemble the
straight guide and guide plate as shown in the figures.
Min. and max. radius of circles to be cut (distance
between the center of circle and the center of bit) are as
follows:
Min.: 70 mm
Max.: 221 mm
For cutting circles between 70 mm and 121 mm in
radius.
For cutting circles between 121 mm and 221 mm in
radius.
Fig.17
NOTE:
Circles between 172 mm and 186 mm in radius
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cannot be cut using this guide.
Align the center hole in the straight guide with the center
of the circle to be cut. Drive a nail less than 6 mm in
diameter into the center hole to secure the straight guide.
Pivot the tool around the nail in clockwise direction.
Fig.18
Trimmer guide
Fig.19
Trimming, curved cuts in veneers for furniture and the
like can be done easily with the trimmer guide. The
guide roller rides the curve and assures a fine cut.
Loosen the wing bolts and secure the tool base
horizontally. Install the trimmer guide on the tool base
with the clamp screw (A). Loosen the clamp screw (B)
and adjust the distance between the bit and the trimmer
guide by turning the adjusting screw (1 mm per turn). At
the desired distance, tighten the clamp screw (B) to
secure the trimmer guide in place.
Fig.20
When cutting, move the tool with the guide roller riding
the side of the workpiece.
Fig.21

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
Replacing carbon brushes
Fig.22
Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep
the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders.
Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same
time. Use only identical carbon brushes.
Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps.
Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones
and secure the brush holder caps.
Fig.23
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be
performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers,
always using Makita replacement parts.
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
These accessories
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recommended for use with your Makita tool
specified in this manual. The use of any other
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or attachments are