Makita 3710 Instruction Manual

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5ASSEMBLYCAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.Installing or removing trimmer bitCAUTION:• 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 removethe bit, follow the installation procedure in reverse.Installing trimmer shoe(after it has been removed from the tool)NOTE:• The trimmer shoe is factory installed on the tool.Use the bolts, wing nuts, spring washers and flat wash-ers to install the trimmer shoe as shown in the figure.OPERATIONTurn 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.NOTE:• 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.CAUTION:• Since excessive cutting may cause overload of themotor or difficulty in controlling the tool, the depth ofcut should not be more than 3 mm (1/8”) at a passwhen cutting grooves. When you wish to cutgrooves more than 3 mm (1/8”) deep, make severalpasses with progressively deeper bit settings.1. Loosen2. Tighten3. Hold1. Wing nut2. Spring washer3. Base4. Trimmer shoe5. Flat washer6. Bolt1. Trimmer shoe2. Base1 2300662912 3456006630210066331. Workpiece 2. Bit revolving direction3. View from the top of thetool4. Feed direction1. Feed direction2. Bit revolvingdirection3. Workpiece4. Straight guide1 234 4200198412 34001985