Makita 3708 User Manual download pdf (Page 5)

CAUTION:

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

tool is switched off.

• Switch can be locked in “ON” position for ease of

operator comfort during extended use. Apply cau-

tion when locking tool in “ON” position and maintain

firm grasp on tool.

To start the tool, move the switch lever to the I (ON) posi-

tion. 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.

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

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.

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

unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.

Installing or removing trimmer bit

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.

Installing trimmer shoe

(after it has been removed from the tool)

NOTE:

• The trimmer shoe is factory installed on the tool.

Use the bolts, wing nuts, spring washers and flat wash-

ers to install the trimmer shoe as shown in the figure.

OPERATION

Turn the tool on without the bit making any contact with

the workpiece and wait until the bit attains full speed.

Then move the tool over the workpiece surface, keeping

the tool base and trimmer shoe flush with the sides of the

workpiece.

NOTE:

• This tool can be used as a conventional trimmer

when you remove the trimmer shoe.

When doing edge cutting, the workpiece surface should

be on the left side of the bit in the feed direction.

1. Loosen

2. Tighten

3. Hold

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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

1. Trimmer shoe

2. Base

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