Manual Makita MT372 (page 6 of 48) (English, German, Dutch, Danish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish, Spanish)

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WARNING:

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product

(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence

to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or

failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruc-

tion manual may cause serious personal injury.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the

tool.

Adjusting bit protrusion (Fig. 1)

To adjust the bit protrusion, loosen the clamping screw

and move the tool base up or down as desired. After

adjusting, tighten the clamping screw firmly to secure the

tool base.

Switch action (Fig. 2)

CAUTION:

• Before plugging in the tool, always be sure that the tool

is switched off.

To start the tool, move the switch lever to the I position.

To stop the tool, move the switch lever to the O position.

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

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, or

the collet cone will break.

• Use only the wrenches provided with the tool.

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.

OPERATION

CAUTION:

• Always hold the tool firmly with one hand on housing.

Do not touch the metal part. (Fig. 4)

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. Move the tool forward over

the workpiece surface, keeping the tool base flush and

advancing smoothly until the cutting is complete. (Fig. 5)

When doing edge cutting, the workpiece surface should

be on the left side of the bit in the 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 sam-

ple cut on a piece of scrap lumber. This will show

exactly how the cut will look as well as enable you to

check dimensions. (Fig. 6)

• When using the straight guide or the trimmer guide, be

sure to keep it on the right side in the feed direction.

This will help to keep it flush with the side of the work-

piece.

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.

Templet guide (Fig. 7, 8, 9 & 10)

The templet guide provides a sleeve through which the

bit passes, allowing use of the trimmer with templet pat-

terns.

Loosen the clamping screw (A) and then remove the

guide holder and the chip deflector.

Loosen the screws and remove the base protector. Place

the templet guide on the base and replace the base pro-

tector. Then secure the base protector by tightening the

screws.

Secure the templet to the workpiece. Place the tool on

the templet and move the tool with the templet guide slid-

ing along the side of the templet.

NOTE:

• The workpiece will be cut a slightly different size from

the templet. Allow for the distance (X) between the

router bit and the outside of the templet guide. The dis-

tance (X) can be calculated by using the following

equation:

Distance (X) = (outside diameter of the templet guide –

router bit diameter) / 2

Straight guide (optional accessory) (Fig. 11, 12,

13 & 14)

The straight guide is effectively used for straight cuts

when chamfering or grooving.

Attach the guide plate to the straight guide with the bolt

and the wing nut.

Remove the guide holder and the chip deflector.

Attach the straight guide with the clamping screw (A).

Loosen the wing nut on the straight guide and adjust the

distance between the bit and the straight guide. At the

desired distance, tighten the wing nut securely.

When cutting, move the tool with the straight guide flush

with the side of the workpiece.

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 trimmer base. Feed the tool in the direction of

the arrow.

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