Makita RT0702C Instruction Manual page 15

NOTE: Moving the tool forward too fast may cause
a poor quality of cut, or damage to the trimmer 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.
CAUTION:
Since excessive cutting may cause
overload of the motor or difficulty in controlling the
tool, the depth of cut should not be more than 3 mm
at a pass when cutting grooves. When you wish to cut
grooves more than 3 mm deep, make several passes
with progressively deeper bit settings.
Base (resin)
Optional accessory
You can use the base (resin) as an optional accessory
as shown in the figure.
► Fig.12: 1. Clamping screw
Place the tool onto the base (resin) and tighten the
clamping screw at the desired protrusion of the trimmer
bit.
For the operation procedures, refer to the operation for
the base.
Templet guide
Optional accessory
The templet guide provides a sleeve through which the
trimmer bit passes, allowing use of the trimmer with
templet patterns.
► Fig.13
Loosen the screws and remove the base
1.
protector.
► Fig.14: 1. Base protector 2. Screws
Place the templet guide on the base, and place
2.
the base protector again. Then secure the base protec-
tor by tightening the screws.
3. Secure the templet to the workpiece. Place the
tool on the templet and move the tool with the templet
guide sliding along the side of the templet.
► Fig.15: 1. Trimmer bit 2. Base 3. Base protector
4. Templet 5. Workpiece 6. Templet guide
NOTE: The workpiece will be cut a slightly different
size from the templet. Allow for the distance (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 the templet
guide - trimmer bit diameter) / 2
Straight guide
Optional accessory
The straight guide is effectively used for straight cuts
when chamfering or grooving.
► Fig.16
1. Attach the guide plate to the straight guide with
the bolt and the wing nut.
► Fig.17: 1. Bolt 2. Guide plate 3. Straight guide
4. Wing nut
Attach the straight guide assembly with the clamp-
2.
ing screw.
► Fig.18: 1. Clamping screw 2. Straight guide 3. Wing
nut 4. Base
Loosen the wing nut on the straight guide assem-
3.
bly and adjust the distance between the trimmer bit and
the straight guide. At the desired distance, tighten the
wing nut securely.
4. When cutting, move the tool with the straight guide
flush with the side of the workpiece.
If the distance 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 trimmer base. Feed the tool in the direction
of the arrow.
► Fig.19
Circular work
Circular work may be accomplished if you assemble the
straight guide and guide plate as shown in the figures.
Min. and max. radius of circles to be cut (distance
between the center of circle and the center of trimmer
bit) are as follows:
Min.: 70 mm
Max.: 221 mm
For cutting circles between 70 mm and 121 mm in
radius
► Fig.20: 1. Wing nut 2. Guide plate 3. Straight guide
4. Center hole 5. Bolt
For cutting circles between 121 mm and 221 mm in
radius
► Fig.21: 1. Wing nut 2. Guide plate 3. Straight guide
4. Center hole 5. Bolt
NOTE: Circles between 172 mm and 186 mm in
radius cannot be cut using this guide.
1. Align the center hole in the straight guide with the
center of the circle to be cut.
► Fig.22: 1. Nail 2. Center hole 3. Straight guide
2. Drive a nail less than 6 mm in diameter into the
center hole to secure the straight guide.
3. Pivot the tool around the nail in clockwise
direction.
Trimmer guide
Optional accessory
Trimming, curved cuts in veneers for furniture and the
like can be done easily with the trimmer guide. The
guide roller rides the curve and assures a fine cut.
► Fig.23
1. Install the trimmer guide and guide holder on the
base with the clamping screw (A).
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