Makita RT0700C Instruction Manual page 16

Mount the trimmer base with four screws and the grip
attachment (optional accessory) with two screws on the
offset base plate.
Screw a bar type grip (optional accessory) onto the grip
attachment.
► Fig.35: 1. Screw 2. Knob type grip 3. Offset base
plate
In another way of use, the knob type grip which is
removed from a plunge base (optional accessory) can
be installed on the grip attachment. To install the knob
type grip, place it on the grip attachment and secure it
with a screw.
► Fig.36
When using as a router only with a
plunge base (optional accessory)
CAUTION:
• When using as a router, hold the tool firmly with
both hands.
► Fig.37: 1. Plunge base 2. Grip
To use the tool as a router, install the tool on a plunge
base (optional accessory) by pressing it down fully.
Either knob type grip or bar type grip (optional acces-
sory) can be used according to your work.
► Fig.38: 1. Screw 2. Knob
To use the bar type grip (optional accessory), loosen the
screw and remove the knob type grip.
► Fig.39: 1. Bar type grip (optional accessory)
And then screw the bar type grip on the base.
Adjusting the depth of cut when
using the plunge base (optional
accessory)
► Fig.40: 1. Adjusting knob 2. Lock lever 3. Depth
pointer 4. Stopper pole setting nut 5. Fast-
feed button 6. Stopper pole 7. Stopper block
8. Adjusting bolt
Place the tool on a flat surface. Loosen the lock lever
and lower the tool body until the bit just touches the flat
surface. Tighten the lock lever to lock the tool body.
Turn the stopper pole setting nut counterclockwise.
Lower the stopper pole until it makes contact with the
adjusting bolt. Align the depth pointer with the "0" grad-
uation. The depth of cut is indicated on the scale by the
depth pointer.
While pressing the fast-feed button, raise the stopper
pole until the desired depth of cut is obtained. Minute
depth adjustments can be obtained by turning the
adjusting knob (1 mm per turn).
By turning the stopper pole setting nut clockwise, you
can fasten the stopper pole firmly.
Now, your predetermined depth of cut can be obtained
by loosening the lock lever and then lowering the tool
body until the stopper pole makes contact with the
adjusting hex bolt of the stopper block.
Always firmly hold the tool by both grip during operation.
Set the tool base on the workpiece to be cut without
the bit making any contact. Then turn the tool on and
wait until the bit attains full speed. Lower the tool body
and move the tool forward over the workpiece surface,
keeping the tool base flush and advancing smoothly
until the cutting is complete.
When doing edge cutting, the workpiece surface should
be on the left side of the bit in the feed direction.
► Fig.41: 1. Workpiece 2. Bit revolving direction
3. View from the top of the tool 4. Feed
direction
NOTE:
• Moving the tool forward too fast may cause
a poor quality of cut, or damage to the bit or
motor. Moving the tool forward too slowly may
burn and 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.
• 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.
► Fig.42: 1. Feed direction 2. Bit revolving direction
3. Workpiece 4. Straight guide
Straight guide when using as a
router (needed to use with guide
holder (optional accessory))
The straight guide is effectively used for straight cuts
when chamfering or grooving.
► Fig.43: 1. Bolt 2. Guide holder 3. Wing nut 4. Bolt
5. Wing nut 6. Guide plate 7. Straight guide
8. Wing bolts
Install the straight guide on the guide holder (optional
accessory) with the wing nut.
Insert the guide holder into the holes in the plunge
base and tighten the wing bolts. To adjust the distance
between the bit and the straight guide, loosen the wing
nut. At the desired distance, tighten the wing nut to
secure the straight guide in place.
Straight guide (optional accessory)
► Fig.44
The straight guide is effectively used for straight cuts
when chamfering or grooving.
► Fig.45: 1. Guide bar 2. Wing bolt 3. Straight guide
To install the straight guide, insert the guide bars
into the holes in the plunge base. Adjust the distance
between the bit and the straight guide. At the desired
distance, tighten the wing bolts to secure the straight
guide in place.
When cutting, move the tool with the straight guide flush
with the side of the workpiece.
► Fig.46
If the distance (A) between the side of the workpiece
and the cutting position is too wide for the straight
guide, or if the side of the workpiece is not straight, the
straight guide cannot be used. In this case, firmly clamp
a straight board to the workpiece and use it as a guide
against the router base. Feed the tool in the direction of
the arrow.
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