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Makita 3705 Instruction Manual page 5

1/4" trimmer

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Installing or removing trimmer bit
CAUTION
:
Always be sure that the tool i s switched off and unplugged before installing or removing
the bit.
Use the hex wrench to loosen the clamp
bolt and lower the tool base. lnser the bit
a l l
the way into the collet cone and tighten
the collet nut securely with the two
wrenches.
To remove the bit, follow the installation
procedure in reverse.
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
fiat surface. Loosen the
clamp bolt and move the tool body until
the bit just touches the flat surface. Tighten
the clamp bolt slightly. Place the tool on
i t s side and loosen the clamp bolt. Move
the tool base until the desired depth of cut
i s
obtained. Depth
of
cut can be checked
with the scale label ( 1 mm or about 3/64"
per graduation) on the tool. Then tighten
the clamp bolt securely.
Bit protrusion
2
Clamp
bolt
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 (1/8")
a t
a
pass when cutting
grooves. When you wish to cut grooves more than 3 mm (1/8") deep, make several passes
with progressively deeper bit settings.

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