Makita 3700B Instruction Manual

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6The straight guide is effectively used for straight cutswhen chamfering or grooving.Attach the guide plate to the straight guide with the bolt,the wave washer, the flat washer and the wing nut.Remove the chip deflector.Attach the straight guide with the clamp screw (A).Loosen the wing nut on the straight guide and adjust thedistance between the bit and the straight guide. At thedesired distance, tighten the wing nut securely.When cutting, move the tool with the straight guide flushwith the side of the workpiece.Circular workCircular work may be accomplished if you assemble thestraight guide and guide plate as shown in the figures.Min. and max. radius of circles to be cut (distancebetween the center of circle and the center of bit) are asfollows:Min.: 70 mm (2-3/4”)Max.: 221 mm (8-11/16”)For cutting circles between 70 mm (2-3/4”) and 121 mm(4-3/4”) in radius.For cutting circles between 121 mm (4-3/4”) and 221 mm(8-11/16”) in radius.NOTE:• Circles between 172 mm (6-3/4”) and 186 mm (7-5/16”) in radius cannot be cut using this guide.Align the center hole in the straight guide with the centerof the circle to be cut. Drive a nail less than 6 mm (1/4”)in diameter into the center hole to secure the straightguide. Pivot the tool around the nail in clockwise direc-tion.Trimmer guideTrimming, curved cuts in veneers for furniture and the likecan be done easily with the trimmer guide. The guideroller rides the curve and assures a fine cut.Install the trimmer guide on the tool base with the clampscrew (A). Loosen the clamp screw (B) and adjust thedistance between the bit and the trimmer guide by turn-ing the adjusting screw (1 mm (3/64”) per turn). At thedesired distance, tighten the clamp screw (B) to securethe trimmer guide in place.1. Bolt2. Guide plate3. Straight guide4. Flat washer5. Wave washer6. Wing nut1. Clamp screw(A)2. Straight guide3. Wing nut4. Base1. Wing nut2. Wave washer3. Flat washer4. Guide plate5. Straight guide6. Center hole7. Bolt123456001990123400455912345670019931. Wing nut2. Wave washer3. Flat washer4. Guide plate5. Straight guide6. Center hole7. Bolt1. Nail2. Center hole3. Straight guide1 234567001994123007110007111