Makita DRT50 Instruction Manual page 20

NOTE: The actual cut size on the workpiece is slightly
different from the templet. The difference is the dis-
tance (X) between the trimmer bit and the outside of
the templet guide. The distance (X) can be calculated
by using the following equation:
Distance (X) = (outside diameter of templet guide -
trimmer bit diameter) / 2
► Fig.51: 1. Trimmer bit 2. Templet guide 3. Distance
(X) 4. Outside diameter of templet guide
Using the trimmer guide
Optional accessory
The trimmer guide allows for trimming the curved side
like veneers for furniture by moving the guide roller
along the side of the workpiece.
► Fig.52
1. Loosen the clamp screw, then install the trimmer
guide on the trimmer base, and then tighten the clamp
screw.
► Fig.53: 1. Clamp screw
2. Loosen the clamp screw and adjust the distance
between the trimmer bit and the trimmer guide by turn-
ing the adjusting screw (1 mm per turn). At the desired
distance, tighten the clamp screw to secure the trimmer
guide.
► Fig.54: 1. Adjusting screw 2. Clamp screw
3. Move the tool with the guide roller riding the side
of the workpiece.
► Fig.55: 1. Workpiece 2. Bit 3. Guide roller
Using the tool with the tilt base
The tilt base is convenient for chamfering. Loosen the
wing screws, then tilt the tool at the desired angle, and
then tighten the wing screws.
Firmly clamp a straight board to the workpiece and use
it as a guide against the tilt base. Feed the tool in the
direction of the arrow.
► Fig.56: 1. Wing screw
Using the tilt base plate with the
trimmer base
To use the trimmer base with a square base plate,
remove the base plate from the tilt base, and then
attach it to the trimmer base.
► Fig.57: 1. Tilt base plate 2. Trimmer base plate
Using the tool with the offset base
The offset base is convenient for work in a tight area
such as a corner.
► Fig.58
Using the trimmer base with the
offset base plate and grip
The offset base plate can also be used with a trimmer
base and a grip attachment (optional accessory) for
more stability.
1. Loosen the screws on the base plate, then remove
the base plate from the offset base.
► Fig.59: 1. Offset base plate 2. Trimmer base plate
2. Attach the offset base plate to the trimmer base by
tightening the screws.
3.
Attach the grip attachment and the bar type grip to
the offset base plate by tightening the screws.
► Fig.60: 1. Bar type grip 2. Grip attachment
The knob type grip removed from the plunge base can
be installed on the offset base instead of the bar type
grip.
► Fig.61: 1. Screw 2. Knob type grip
Using the tool with the plunge base
Always hold the grips firmly with both hands during
operation. Operate the tool in the same way as the
trimmer base.
Using the straight guide
Optional accessory
1. Install the straight guide to the guide holder by
tightening the wing nut. Insert the guide holder into the
holes in the plunge base, and then tighten the wing
bolts.
► Fig.62: 1. Wing bolt 2. Guide holder 3. Wing nut
4. Straight guide
2. 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.
► Fig.63: 1. Wing nut
3. Operate the tool in the same way as the straight
guide for the trimmer base.
► Fig.64
Using the templet guide
Optional accessory
1. Loosen the screws on the base and remove them.
Place the templet guide on the base, and then tighten
the screws.
► Fig.65: 1. Screw 2. Templet guide
2. Operate the tool in the same way as the templet
guide for the trimmer base.
► Fig.66
Using the parallel ruler
The parallel ruler is effectively used for straight cuts
when chamfering or grooving. Adjust the distance
between the bit and the parallel ruler. At the desired
distance, tighten the wing bolts to secure the parallel
ruler. When cutting, move the tool with the parallel ruler
flush with the side of the workpiece.
► Fig.67
If the distance (A) between the side of the workpiece
and the cutting position is too wide for the parallel ruler,
or if the side of the workpiece is not straight, the parallel
ruler cannot be used.
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