Makita M372 Instruction Manual page 5

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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.
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NOTE:
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.
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.
Templet guide
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The templet guide provides a sleeve through which the
bit passes, allowing use of the trimmer with templet
patterns.
Remove the chip deflector.
1. Feed direction
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2. Bit revolving
direction
3. Workpiece
4. Straight guide
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Loosen the screws and remove the base protector.
Place the templet guide on the base and replace the
base protector. Then secure the base protector by
tightening the screws.
Secure the templet to the workpiece. Place the tool on
the templet and move the tool with the templet guide
sliding along the side of the templet.
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NOTE:
The workpiece will be cut a slightly different size
from the templet. Allow for the distance (X)
between the router bit and the outside of the
templet guide. The distance (X) can be calculated
by using the following equation:
Distance (X) = (outside diameter of the templet guide -
router bit diameter) / 2
Straight guide (Accessory)
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The straight guide is effectively used for straight cuts
when chamfering or grooving.
Attach the guide plate to the straight guide with the bolt
and the wing nut.
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1. Screwdriver
2. Base protector
3. Screws
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1. Bit
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2. Base
3. Templet
4. Workpiece
5. Templet guide

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