User manual MAKITA 3703

[. . . ] Do not smear the tool base carelessly with thinner, gasoline, oil or the like. Draw attention to the need to use cutters of the correct shank diameter and which are suitable for the speed of the tool. Important: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before installing or removing the bit. Insert the bit all the way into the collet cone and tighten the collet nut securely with the two wrenches. [. . . ] When doing edge cutting, the workpiece surface should be on the left side of the bit in the feed direction. Moving the tool forward too fast may cause a poor quality of cut, or damage to the bit or motor. Moving the tool forward too slowly may burn and mar the cut. The proper feed rate will depend on the bit size, the kind of workpiece and depth of cut. Before beginning the cut on the actual workpiece, it is advisable to make a sample cut on a piece of scrap lumber. This will show exactly how the cut will look as well as enable you to check dimensions. ⷠWhen using the trimmer shoe, the straight guide or the trimmer guide, be sure to keep it on the right side in the feed direction. This will help to keep it flush with the side of the workpiece. 5) 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 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. If the distance (A) between the side of the workpiece and the cutting position is too wide for the straight guide, or if the side of the workpiece is not straight, the straight guide cannot be used. In this case, firmly clamp a straight board to the workpiece and use it as a guide against the trimmer base. Circular work may be accomplished if you assemble the straight guide and guide plate as shown in Fig. NOTE: Circles between 172 mm and 186 mm in radius cannot be cut using this guide. Radius of circles to be cut (distance between the center of circle and the center of bit) are as follows: Min. : 221 mm 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. The straight guide is effectively used for straight cuts when chamfering or grooving. 6) Attach the guide plate to the straight guide with the bolt, the wave washer, the flat washer and the wing nut. Attach the straight guide with the clamp screw (A). Loosen the wing nut on the straight guide and adjust the distance between the bit and the straight guide. 8) When cutting, move the tool with the straight guide flush with the side of the workpiece. [. . . ] CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita machine specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. The accessories or attachments should be used only in the proper and intended manner. ­ This angle-adjustable trimmer base assembly enables you to perform any angle of chamfering with a straight bit. [. . . ]