Makita 3705 Trimmer User Manual


 
Installing
or
removing trimmer bit
CAUTION
:
Always be sure that the tool
is
switched off and unplugged before installing or removing
the bit.
Use
the
hex wrench to loosen the clamp
bolt and lower the
tool
base. lnser 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.
CAUTION
:
Do
not tighten the collet nut without inserting
a
bit, or the collet cone will break.
Adjusting depth
of
cut
Place the tool on
a
fiat surface. Loosen the
clamp bolt and move the tool body until
the bit just touches the flat surface. Tighten
the clamp bolt slightly. Place the tool on
its
side and loosen the clamp bolt. Move
the tool base until the desired depth of cut
is
obtained. Depth
of
cut can be checked
with the scale label
(1
mm or about
3/64"
per graduation) on the tool. Then tighten
the clamp bolt securely.
Bit protrusion
2
Clamp
bolt
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
(1/8")
at
a
pass when cutting
grooves. When you wish to cut grooves more than
3
mm
(1/8")
deep, make several passes
with progressively deeper bit settings.