Makita 3708 Instruction Manual

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6ASSEMBLYCAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.Installing or removing trimmer bit1 23002003CAUTION:• Do not tighten the collet nut without inserting a bit,or the collet cone will break.• Use only the wrenches provided with the tool.Insert the bit all the way into the collet cone and tightenthe collet nut securely with the two wrenches.To remove the bit, follow the installation procedure inreverse.Installing trimmer shoe (after it has beenremoved from the tool)123 4 567002004NOTE:• The trimmer shoe is factory installed on the tool.Use the bolts, wing nuts, spring washers and flatwashers to install the trimmer shoe as shown in thefigure.OPERATION12002005Turn the tool on without the bit making any contact withthe workpiece and wait until the bit attains full speed.Then move the tool over the workpiece surface, keepingthe tool base and trimmer shoe flush with the sides of theworkpiece.NOTE:• This tool can be used as a conventional trimmerwhen you remove the trimmer shoe.When doing edge cutting, the workpiece surface shouldbe on the left side of the bit in the feed direction.1 234 42001984NOTE:• Moving the tool forward too fast may cause a poorquality of cut, or damage to the bit or motor. Movingthe tool forward too slowly may burn and mar thecut. The proper feed rate will depend on the bit size,the kind of workpiece and depth of cut. Beforebeginning the cut on the actual workpiece, it isadvisable to make a sample cut on a piece of scraplumber. This will show exactly how the cut will lookas well as enable you to check dimensions.• When using the trimmer shoe, the straight guide orthe trimmer guide, be sure to keep it on the rightside in the feed direction. This will help to keep itflush with the side of the workpiece.1. Workpiece2. Bit revolving direction3. View from the top of the tool4. Feed direction1. Trimmer shoe2. Base1. Bolt2. Flat washer (large)3. Trimmer shoe4. Flat washer (small)5. Spring washer6. Wing nut7. Base1. Loosen2. Tighten3. Hold