Makita DRT50 Instruction Manual page 18

6. Slide the depth pointer so that the pointer indi-
cates "0" on the scale.
► Fig.11: 1. Depth pointer
7.
Adjust the cutting depth by pulling up the stopper
pole while pressing the feed button.
► Fig.12: 1. Stopper pole 2. Feed button
8. To perform fine adjustment of the cutting depth,
turn the dial on the stopper pole so that it indicates "0".
► Fig.13: 1. Dial
9.
Turn the head of the stopper pole to obtain the
desired depth. To increase the depth, turn the head
counterclockwise. To decrease the depth, turn the head
clockwise.
► Fig.14: 1. Head of the stopper pole
10. Tighten the stopper pole fixing nut.
► Fig.15: 1. Fixing nut
11.
Release the fixing lever.
► Fig.16: 1. Fixing lever
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
inserting the bit. 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 or tighten the collet nut securely with the two
wrenches. To remove the bit, follow the installation
procedure in reverse.
► Fig.17: 1. Shaft lock 2. Loosen 3. Tighten
4. Wrench 5. Collet nut
► Fig.18: 1. Wrench 2. Loosen 3. Tighten 4. Collet nut
NOTE: The shaft lock may not return to the original
position when you tighten the collet nut at the instal-
lation of the trimmer bit. The shaft lock returns to the
original position when you start the tool.
► Fig.19: 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.20: 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.
► Fig.21: 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.
► Fig.22: 1. Thumb nut
2. Close the lock lever.
3. Attach the dust nozzle to the trimmer base, and
then tighten the thumb screw.
► Fig.23: 1. Dust nozzle 2. Thumb screw
► Fig.24
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.
NOTE: In some countries, the dust nozzle may not be
included in the tool package as standard accessory.
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.
► Fig.25: 1. Lock lever
2. Close the 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.26: 1. Collet nut 2. Shaft lock 3. Wrench
2. Remove the collet nut and the collet cone.
► Fig.27: 1. Collet nut 2. Collet cone
3.
Install the pulley on the tool by pressing the shaft
lock and tightening the pulley with the wrench.
► Fig.28: 1. Wrench 2. Pulley 3. Shaft lock
4. Loosen the screws on the base plate, and then
remove the base plate.
► Fig.29: 1. Base plate
5. Open the lock lever of the offset base, then insert
the tool into the offset base.
► Fig.30: 1. Lock lever
6. Mount the belt to the pulley by rotating the belt manually.
► Fig.31: 1. Pulley 2. Belt
7. Close the lock lever.
► Fig.32: 1. Lock lever
8. Attach the base plate by tightening the screws.
► Fig.33: 1. Base plate
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