Trimmer 1/4” MODEL 3708FC 002000 DOUBLE INSULATION I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. w w w. m a k i t a t o o l s .
SPECIFICATIONS Model 3708FC Collet chuck capacity 1/4” No load speed (RPM) 26,000/min. Overall length 308 mm (12-1/8”) Net weight 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs) • Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice. • Specifications may differ from country to country. GENERAL SAFETY RULES USA002-2 (For All Tools) WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
5. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. 6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. 7. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately.
SERVICE 23. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. 24. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD: Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
9. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, let it run for a while. Watch for vibration or wobbling that could indicate improperly installed bit. 10. Be careful of the bit rotating direction and the feed direction. 11. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool only when hand-held. 12. Always switch off and wait for the bit to come to a complete stop before removing the tool from workpiece. 13. Do not touch the bit immediately after operation; it may be extremely hot and could burn your skin. 14.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION • 002001 1 1. 2. 3. 4. Adjusting bit protrusion To adjust the bit protrusion, loosen the lever and move the tool base up or down as desired by turning the adjusting roller. After adjusting, tighten the lever firmly to secure the tool base. 3 2 CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
001982 1 1. Switch lever Switch action • CAUTION: Before plugging in the tool, always be sure that the tool is switched off. To start the tool, move the switch lever to the I (ON) position. To stop the tool, move the switch lever to the O (OFF) position. The tool equipped with electronic function is easy to operate because of the following features. Constant speed control Electronic speed control for obtaining constant speed.
002003 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. 2 1 3 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. 1. Loosen 2. Tighten 3. Hold Installing trimmer shoe (after it has been removed from the tool) 002004 3 1 2 1. 3. 5. 7.
001984 2 1 4 4 2 3 1. Workpiece 3. View from the top of the tool 2. Bit revolving direction 4. Feed direction NOTE: • • 001986 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.
002006 3 1 Remove the tool base from the tool. Loosen the wing bolts and secure the tool base horizontally. Loosen the two screws on the tool base. 2 4 1. 2. 3. 4. Base Wing bolt Screws Screwdriver 002007 1 Place the templet guide on the tool base. There are four convex portions on the templet guide. Secure two of the four convex portions using the two screws. Install the tool base on the tool. 2 1. Templet guide 2. Convex portions 001988 2 6 1 NOTE: 3 • 5 4 10mm(3/8") 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
001990 Attach the guide plate to the straight guide with the bolt, the wave washer, the flat washer and the wing nut. 002008 Loosen the wing bolts and secure the tool base horizontally. 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Bolt Guide plate Straight guide Flat washer Wave washer Wing nut 1 3 2 1.
Circular work Circular work may be accomplished if you assemble the straight guide and guide plate as shown in the figure. 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 (2-3/4”) Max.: 221 mm (8-11/16”) 001993 2 3 1 6 4 5 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. For cutting circles between 70 mm (2-3/4”) and 121 mm (4-3/4”) in radius.
002010 1 2 Align the center hole in the straight guide with the center of the circle to be cut. Drive a nail less than 6 mm (1/4”) in diameter into the center hole to secure the straight guide. Pivot the tool around the nail in clockwise direction. 3 1. Nail 2. Centre hole 3. Straight guide 002011 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.
MAINTENANCE • 001145 CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. Replacing carbon brushes Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders. Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same time. Use only identical carbon brushes. 1 1. Limit mark 001999 1 2 1. Screwdriver 2.
ACCESSORIES • CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified 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 regarding these accessories, ask your local Makita service center.
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WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and • arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.
