Electronic Function - Makita RT001G Instruction Manual

Electronic function

The tool is equipped with the electronic functions for
easy operation.
• Constant speed control
The speed control function provides the constant
rotation speed regardless of load conditions.
• Soft start
The soft-start function minimizes start-up shock,
and makes the tool start smoothly.
• Soft brake
The tool stops gently with the soft brake. The soft
brake prevents damage to the workpiece due
to recoil and allows you to start next operation
earlier.
If the tool consistently fails to stop the trimmer bit
after the switch is turned off, have the tool ser-
viced at a Makita service center.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Installing or removing trimmer bit
NOTICE:
Do not tighten the collet nut without
installing a trimmer bit, or the collet cone may
break.
Insert the trimmer bit all the way into the collet cone.
Press the shaft lock and tighten the collet nut with the
wrench.
► Fig.6: 1. Shaft lock 2. Loosen 3. Tighten 4. Wrench
5. Collet nut
You can also tighten the collet nut securely with the two
wrenches.
► Fig.7: 1. Wrench 2. Loosen 3. Tighten 4. Collet nut
To remove the trimmer bit, follow the installation proce-
dure in reverse.
NOTE: The shaft lock may not return to the original
position when you tighten the collet nut in the instal-
lation of the trimmer bit. The shaft lock returns to the
original position when you start the tool.
► Fig.8: 1. Shaft lock
Changing the collet cone
CAUTION:
Use the correct size collet cone for
the trimmer bit which you intended to use.
CAUTION:
Do not tighten the collet nut with-
out installing a trimmer bit, or the collet cone may
break.
1. Loosen the collet nut and remove.
2. Replace the installed collet cone with desired
collet cone.
3. Reinstall collet nut.
► Fig.9: 1. Collet cone 2. Collet nut
Installing or removing the trimmer
base
1. Open the lock lever of the trimmer base, then
insert the tool into the trimmer base aligning the groove
on the tool with the protrusion on the trimmer base.
2. Close the lock lever.
► Fig.10: 1. Lock lever
NOTE: You can use the trimmer base (resin) as an
optional accessory as shown in the figure. When
using the trimmer base (resin), loosen or tighten the
thumb nut instead of opening or closing the lock lever.
Align the rack on the tool with the spur gear on the
trimmer base.
► Fig.11: 1. Thumb nut 2. Rack 3. Spur gear
3. Attach the dust nozzle to the trimmer base, and
then tighten the thumb screw.
► Fig.12: 1. Dust nozzle 2. Thumb screw
► Fig.13
To remove the base, follow the installation procedure
in reverse.
CAUTION:
When using the tool with the trim-
mer base, be sure to install the dust nozzle on the
trimmer base.
Installing or removing the tilt base
Optional accessory
1. Open the lock lever of the tilt base, then insert the
tool into the tilt base aligning the groove on the tool with
the protrusion on the tilt base.
2. Close the lock lever.
► Fig.14: 1. Lock lever
To remove the base, follow the installation procedure
in reverse.
Installing or removing the offset
base
Optional accessory
1. Press the shaft lock, then loosen the collet nut.
► Fig.15: 1. Collet nut 2. Shaft lock 3. Wrench
2.
Remove the collet nut and the collet cone.
► Fig.16: 1. Collet nut 2. Collet cone
3. Install the pulley onto the tool by pressing the
shaft lock and tightening the pulley with the wrench.
► Fig.17: 1. Wrench 2. Pulley 3. Shaft lock
4. Loosen the screws on the base plate, and then
remove the base plate.
► Fig.18: 1. Base plate
5. Open the lock lever of the offset base, then attach
the offset base to the tool.
► Fig.19: 1. Lock lever
6. Mount the belt to the pulley with a stick like a
slotted screwdriver by rotating the belt manually.
► Fig.20: 1. Pulley 2. Belt
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