Functional Description - Makita 3708 Instruction Manual

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before adjusting or checking function on
the tool.
Adjusting bit protrusion
Fig.1
To adjust the bit protrusion, loosen the lever and move
the tool base up or down as desired by turning the
adjusting roller. After adjusting, tighten the lever firmly to
secure the tool base.
Adjusting angle of tool base
Fig.2
Loosen the wing bolts and adjust the angle of the tool
base (5° per graduation) to obtain the desired cutting
angle.
Adjusting amount of chamfering
To adjust the amount of chamfering, loosen the wing nuts
and adjust the trimmer shoe.
CAUTION:
With the tool unplugged and switch in the "OFF"
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position, rotate the collet nut on the tool several
times to be sure that the bit turns freely and does
not contact the base or trimmer shoe in any way.
Switch action
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ON OFF
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CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always be sure that the
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tool is switched off.
To start the tool, move the switch lever to the I (ON)
position. To stop the tool, move the switch lever to the O
(OFF) position.
Electronic function
For model 3708FC only
The tool equipped with electronic function are easy to
operate because of the following features.
Constant speed control
Electronic speed control for obtaining constant speed.
Possible to get fine finish, because the rotating speed is
kept constant even under load condition.
1. Switch lever
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Soft start
Soft-start feature minimizes start-up shock, and makes
the tool start smoothly.
Lighting up the lamps
For model 3708F/3708FC only
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the source of light
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directly.
To turn on the lamp, start the tool. Then, the lamp lights
up the top of the bit. To turn it off, stop the tool.
NOTE:
Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.
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Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it may
lower the illumination.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Installing or removing trimmer bit
Fig.3
CAUTION:
Do not tighten the collet nut without inserting a bit,
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or the collet cone will break.
Use only the wrenches provided with the tool.
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Insert the 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.
Installing trimmer shoe (after it has been
removed from the tool)
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1. Bolt
2. Flat washer (large)
3. Trimmer shoe
4. Flat washer (small)
5. Spring washer
6. Wing nut
7. Base
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NOTE:
The trimmer shoe is factory installed on the tool.
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Use the bolts, wing nuts, spring washers and flat
washers to install the trimmer shoe as shown in the
figure.
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