Functional Description - Makita 3706 Instruction Manual

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 depth of cut
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To adjust the shoe, turn the thumb screw to loosen. Slide
the shoe to the desired position and tighten the thumb
screw securely. Check for the proper clearance beneath
the workpiece before cutting so that the bit will not strike
a hard surface such as the floor, workbench, etc.
Switch action
OFF
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CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
•
that the switch lever actuates properly and returns
to the ''OFF'' position.
To start the tool, move the switch lever to the ''ON''
position.
To stop the tool, move the switch lever to the ''OFF''
position.
This can be done in the forward area of the switch lever
or by bumping off the rear area of the switch lever.
1. Shoe
1
2. Thumb screw
2
1. Switch lever
2. Bump off switch
ON
2
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
•
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Installing or removing bit
4
1
2
3
7
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CAUTION:
Do not tighten the collet nut without inserting a bit,
•
or the collet cone will break.
When using the bit with 6.35 mm shank diameter,
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first remove the adapter from the collet cone, then
install the bit.
To install the bit, insert the bit all the way into the collet
cone.
Press the shaft lock to keep the shaft stationary and use
the wrench to tighten the collet nut securely.
To remove the bit, follow the installation procedure in
reverse.
Changing the collet cone
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CAUTION:
Use the correct size collet cone and adapter for the
•
bit which you intended to use.
Do not tighten the collet nut without inserting a bit,
•
or the collet cone will break.
To change the collet cone, loosen the collet nut and
remove. Remove installed collet cone and adapter and
replace with desired collet cone and adapter. Reinstall
collet nut.
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1. Bit
5
2. Collet nut
6
3. Shaft lock
4. Adapter
5. Wrench
6. Loosen
7. Tighten
1. Adapter
2. Collet nut
3. Collet cone