User manual MAKITA 116SIH

[. . . ] Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. gEB019-4 TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS 1. Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, because the cutter may contact its own cord. Cutting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and shock the operator. [. . . ] 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. 8) 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. In this case, firmly clamp a straight board to the workpiece and use it as a guide against the trimmer base. Feed the tool in the direction of the arrow. 15) Circular work Circular work may be accomplished if you assemble the straight guide and guide plate as shown in Fig. 16 for cutting circles between 70 mm and 121 mm in radius. Feed the tool in the direction of the arrow. Base protector removed from the tilt base (optional accessory) Mounting the base protector which has been removed from the tilt base on the trimmer base allows the change of the trimmer base from the round base to a square base. For another application, remove the base protector from the tilt base by loosening and removing four screws. 23) And then mount the base protector on the trimmer base. Straight guide (Accessory) The straight guide is effectively used for straight cuts when chamfering or grooving. 12) Attach the guide plate to the straight guide with the bolt and the wing nut. 13) 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. At the desired distance, tighten the wing nut securely. When cutting, move the tool with the straight guide flush with the side of the workpiece. 14) 14 Offset base (optional accessory) (1) Offset base (optional accessory) is convenient for work in a tight area such as a corner. [. . . ] 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 straight guide, be sure to install it on the right side in the feed direction. This will help to keep it flush with the side of the workpiece. [. . . ]