Instructions

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Using the tool with the offset base
Theoffsetbaseisconvenientforworkinatightarea
such as a corner.
►Fig.58
Using the trimmer base with the
offset base plate and grip
Theoffsetbaseplatecanalsobeusedwithatrimmer
baseandagripattachment(optionalaccessory)for
more stability.
1. Loosen the screws on the base plate, then remove
thebaseplatefromtheoffsetbase.
►Fig.59: 1.Offsetbaseplate2.Trimmerbaseplate
2. Attachtheoffsetbaseplatetothetrimmerbaseby
tightening the screws.
3. Attachthegripattachmentandthebartypegripto
theoffsetbaseplatebytighteningthescrews.
►Fig.60: 1. Bar type grip 2. Grip attachment
Theknobtypegripremovedfromtheplungebasecan
beinstalledontheoffsetbaseinsteadofthebartype
grip.
►Fig.61: 1. Screw 2.Knobtypegrip
Using the tool with the plunge base
Alwaysholdthegripsrmlywithbothhandsduring
operation. Operate the tool in the same way as the
trimmer base.
Using the straight guide
Optional accessory
1. Installthestraightguidetotheguideholderby
tighteningthewingnut.Inserttheguideholderintothe
holes in the plunge base, and then tighten the wing
bolts.
►Fig.62: 1. Wing bolt 2. Guide holder 3. Wing nut
4. Straight guide
2. 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.
►Fig.63: 1. Wing nut
3. Operate the tool in the same way as the straight
guideforthetrimmerbase.
►Fig.64
Using the templet guide
Optional accessory
1. Loosen the screws on the base and remove them.
Place the templet guide on the base, and then tighten
the screws.
►Fig.65: 1. Screw 2.Templetguide
2. Operate the tool in the same way as the templet
guideforthetrimmerbase.
►Fig.66
Using the parallel ruler
Theparallelruleriseffectivelyusedforstraightcuts
whenchamferingorgrooving.Adjustthedistance
betweenthebitandtheparallelruler.Atthedesired
distance, tighten the wing bolts to secure the parallel
ruler. When cutting, move the tool with the parallel ruler
ushwiththesideoftheworkpiece.
►Fig.67
Ifthedistance(A)betweenthesideoftheworkpiece
andthecuttingpositionistoowidefortheparallelruler,
orifthesideoftheworkpieceisnotstraight,theparallel
ruler cannot be used.
Inthiscase,rmlyclampastraightboardtothework-
piece and use it as a guide against the plunge base.
Feedthetoolinthedirectionofthearrow.
►Fig.68
Changing knob type grip to bar type
grip
Toinstallthebartypegripontheplungebase,loosen
thescrewoftheknobtypegrip,thenremovetheknob
type grip, and then install the bar type grip by tightening
it.
►Fig.69: 1.Knobtypegrip2. Screw 3. Bar type grip
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
TomaintainproductSAFETYandRELIABILITY,
repairs,anyothermaintenanceoradjustmentshould
beperformedbyMakitaAuthorizedorFactoryService
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION: These accessories or attachments
are recommended for use with your Makita tool
specied in this manual.Theuseofanyother
accessoriesorattachmentsmightpresentariskof
injurytopersons.Onlyuseaccessoryorattachment
foritsstatedpurpose.
Ifyouneedanyassistanceformoredetailsregard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
• Straightandgrooveformingbits
• Edgeformingbits
• Laminatetrimmingbits