Makita 3708FC User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALWARNING:For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.www.makitatools.comT

10Remove the tool base from the tool. Loosen the wing boltsand secure the tool base horizontally. Loosen the two screwson the tool base.Place the temp

11Attach the guide plate to the straight guide with the bolt, thewave washer, the flat washer and the wing nut.Loosen the wing bolts and secure the to

12Circular workCircular work may be accomplished if you assemble thestraight guide and guide plate as shown in the figure.Min. and max. radius of circ

13Align the center hole in the straight guide with the center ofthe circle to be cut. Drive a nail less than 6 mm (1/4”) indiameter into the center ho

14MAINTENANCECAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before attempting to perform inspection ormaintenance.Replacing carbo

15ACCESSORIESCAUTION:• These accessories or attachments are recommended foruse with your Makita tool specified in this manual. Theuse of any other acc

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17First-ClassPostageRequiredPost Office willnot deliverwithout properpostage.Makita U.S.A., Inc.14930 Northam StreetLa Mirada, CA 90638-5753FoldCut

181. This product was purchased from:Home CenterHardware/Lumber StoreTool DistributorIndustrial SupplyConstruction SupplyOther ( )

19FACTORY SERVICE CENTERS1-800-4-MAKITARETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDSALABAMA2365 Pelham ParkwayPelham, AL 35124 (205) 620-1791ARIZONA3707 E. Bro

2SPECIFICATIONS• Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice.• Specifications may differ from country to country.GENERAL S

WARNINGSome dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and otherconstruction activities contains chemicals known to the State of Calif

35.Avoid body contact with grounded sur-faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges andrefrigerators. There is an increased risk ofelectric shock if your b

4SERVICE23.Tool service must be performed only byqualified repair personnel. Service or main-tenance performed by unqualified personnelcould result in

59.Before using the tool on an actual work-piece, let it run for a while. Watch forvibration or wobbling that could indicateimproperly installed bit.1

6FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONCAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before adjusting or checking function on thetool.Adjusting

7Switch actionCAUTION:• Before plugging in the tool, always be sure that the toolis switched off.To start the tool, move the switch lever to the I (ON

8Installing or removing trimmer bitCAUTION:• Do not tighten the collet nut without inserting a bit, or thecollet cone will break.• Use only the wrench

9NOTE:• Moving the tool forward too fast may cause a poorquality of cut, or damage to the bit or motor. Moving thetool forward too slowly may burn and