Instruction Manual - Makita M3700 Instruction Manual

Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
Trimmer safety warnings
Hold power tool by insulated gripping sur-
1.
faces, 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.
2. Use clamps or another practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable plat-
form. Holding the work by your hand or against
the body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of
control.
3. Wear hearing protection during extended
period of operation.
4. Handle the trimmer bits very carefully.
Check the trimmer bit carefully for cracks or
5.
damage before operation. Replace cracked or
damaged bit immediately.
Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all
6.
nails from the workpiece before operation.
7. Hold the tool firmly.
8. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
Make sure the trimmer bit is not contacting the
9.
workpiece before the switch is turned on.
10. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece,
let it run for a while. Watch for vibration or
wobbling that could indicate improperly
installed bit.
11. Be careful of the trimmer bit rotating direction
and the feed direction.
12. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
13. Always switch off and wait for the trimmer bit
to come to a complete stop before removing
the tool from workpiece.
14. Do not touch the trimmer bit immediately after
operation; it may be extremely hot and could
burn your skin.
15. Do not smear the tool base carelessly with
thinner, gasoline, oil or the like. They may
cause cracks in the tool base.
16. Use trimmer bits of the correct shank diameter
suitable for the speed of the tool.
17. Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhala-
tion and skin contact. Follow material supplier
safety data.
18. Always use the correct dust mask/respirator
for the material and application you are work-
ing with.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity
with product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety
rules stated in this instruction manual may cause
serious personal injury.
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before adjusting or
checking function on the tool.
Adjusting trimmer bit protrusion
To adjust the bit protrusion, loosen the clamping screw
and move the tool base up or down as desired. After
adjusting, tighten the clamping screw firmly to secure
the tool base.
► Fig.1: 1. Base 2. Scale 3. Bit protrusion 4. Clamping
screw
Switch action
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always
be sure that the tool is switched off.
To start the tool, move the switch lever to the I position.
To stop the tool, move the switch lever to the O position.
► Fig.2: 1. Switch lever
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Installing or removing trimmer bit
CAUTION:
Do not tighten the collet nut without
inserting a trimmer bit, or the collet cone will break.
CAUTION:
Use only the wrenches provided with
the tool.
Insert the trimmer bit all the way into the collet cone and
tighten the collet nut securely with the two wrenches.
To remove the bit, follow the installation procedure in
reverse.
► Fig.3: 1. Loosen 2. Tighten 3. Hold
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