Makita 3703 Betriebsanleitung Seite 7

• When doing edge cutting, the workpiece surface should
be on the left side of the bit in the feed direction. (Fig. 4)
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 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.
• When using the trimmer shoe, 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 workpiece. (Fig. 5)
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 set-
tings.
Straight guide
The straight guide is effectively used for straight cuts
when chamfering or grooving. (Fig. 6)
Attach the guide plate to the straight guide with the bolt,
the wave washer, the flat washer and the wing nut.
(Fig. 7)
Remove the chip deflector. Attach the straight guide with
the clamp 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. (Fig. 8)
When cutting, move the tool with the straight guide flush
with the side of the workpiece.
Templet guide
The templet guide provides a sleeve through which the bit passes, allowing use of the trimmer with templet patterns.
(Fig. 16)
Remove the chip deflector. Loosen the screws and remove the base protector. Place the templet guide on the base and
replace the base protector. Then secure the base protector by tightening the screws. (Fig. 17)
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. 18)
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 distance (X) can be calculated by using the following equation:
Distance (X) =
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged
before carrying out any work on the tool.
outside diameter of the templet guide – router bit diameter
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. (Fig. 9)
Circular work
• Circular work may be accomplished if you assemble the
straight guide and guide plate as shown in Fig. 10 or 11.
Fig. 10 for cutting circles between 70 mm and 121 mm
in radius.
Fig. 11 for cutting circles between 121 mm and 221 mm
in radius.
NOTE:
Circles between 172 mm and 186 mm in radius cannot
be cut using this guide.
• Min. and max. radius of circles to be cut (distance
between the center of circle and the center of bit) are as
follows:
Min.: 70 mm
Max.: 221 mm
Align the center hole in the straight guide with the center
of the circle to be cut. Drive a nail less than 6 mm in
diameter into the center hole to secure the straight guide.
Pivot the tool around the nail in clockwise direction.
(Fig. 12)
Trimmer guide
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. 13)
Install the trimmer guide on the tool base with the clamp
screw (A). Loosen the clamp screw (B) and adjust the
distance between the bit and the trimmer guide by turning
the adjusting screw (1 mm per turn). At the desired
distance, tighten the clamp screw (B) to secure the
trimmer guide in place. (Fig. 14)
When cutting, move the tool with the guide roller riding the
side of the workpiece. (Fig. 15)
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Replacement of carbon brushes (Fig. 19 & 20)
Replace carbon brushes when they are worn down to the
limit mark. Both identical carbon brushes should be
replaced at the same time.
To maintain product safety and reliability, repairs, main-
tenance or adjustment should be carried out by Makita
Authorized Service Center.
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