Makita 3705 User Manual
Trimmer
1/4"
MODEL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
3705
SPEC
Collet chuck
IF
I
CAT
capacity
14'
IONS
1
No
load speed
(RPM)
23,000
DOUBLE
INSULATION
Overall length Net weight
215
mm
(8
7/16")
1
8
kg
(4
Ibs)
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
WARNING:
WHEN USING ELECTRIC TOOLS, BASIC SAFE-
INSTRUCTIONS
(For
All Tools)
TY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
1.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
2.
CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools
or wet locations. Keep work area well
Don't use tool
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept away from work area.
3.
Don't let visitors contact tool or extension cord.
STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not
4.
or locked-up place
DON'T FORCE TOOL.
5.
it
was intended.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job of a
6.
heavy-duty tool. Don't use tool for purpose not intended.
DRESS PROPERLY. Don't wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught
7.
in moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is
8.
dusty.
DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank
9.
receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It's safer than using
IO.
your hand and
11.
DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
12.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and
safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing acces-
sories. Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged, have repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if
damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
13.
DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, and when changing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters.
in
presence of flammable liquids or gases.
in
-
out of reach of children.
It
will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which
it
frees both hands to operate tool.
lit.
Don't expose power tools to rain.
use, tools should be stored
it
to disconnect from
in
in
damp
dry, and high
14.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to
see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning
it
on.
15.
AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don't carry plugged-in tool
on switch. Be sure switch is OFF when plugging
16.
OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only
extension cords intended for use outdoors and
17.
STAY ALERT.
tool when you are tired.
18.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other
part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that
operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and
any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized
service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction
manual. Have defective switches replaced
use tool if switch does not turn
19.
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body contact
surfaces. For example; pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
20.
REPLACEMENT PARTS. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
21.
POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has
a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If
the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Don't operate
by
authorized service center. Don't
it
on and off.
it
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install
in.
so
marked.
with
with
grounded
will
finger
it
will
fit
in
a
VOLTAGE WARNING: Before connecting the tool to a power source (receptacle,
.
outlet, etc.) be sure the voltage supplied is the same as that specified on the
nameplate of the tool. A power source
in
for the tool can result
the tool. If in doubt,
voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to the motor.
SERIOUS INJURY to the user - as well as damage to
DO
NOT PLUG
with
voltage greater than that specified
IN
THE TOOL. Using a power source
with
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
1.
Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation.
2.
Handle the bits very carefully.
3.
Check the
Replace cracked or damaged bit immediately.
4.
Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from the workpiece
before operation.
5.
Hold the tool firmly.
6.
Keep hands away from rotating parts.
7.
Make sure the bit is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is turned
On.
8.
Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, let
Watch for vibration or wobbling that could indicate improperly installed bit.
9.
Be careful of the bit rotating direction and the feed direction.
IO.
Do
not leave the tool running. Operate the tool only when hand-held.
11.
Always switch off and wait for the bit to come to a complete stop before
removing the tool from workpiece.
12.
Do
not touch the bit immediately after operation;
and could burn your skin.
13.
Don’t smear the tool base carelessly with thinner, gasoline, oil or the like.
They may cause cracks in the tool base.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
bit
carefully for cracks or damage before operation.
it
run for a while.
it
may be extremely hot
A
Installing
CAUTION
Always be sure that the tool
or
removing trimmer bit
:
is
switched off and unplugged before installing or removing
the bit.
Use
the
hex wrench to loosen the clamp
bolt and lower the
all
the way into the collet cone and tighten
tool
base. lnser the bit
the collet nut securely with the two
wrenches.
To remove the bit, follow the installation
procedure in reverse.
CAUTION
Do
Adjusting depth
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
:
not tighten the collet nut without inserting a bit, or the collet cone will break.
of
cut
Bit protrusion
2
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
with the scale label
of
cut can be checked
(1
mm or about
3/64"
per graduation) on the tool. Then tighten
the clamp bolt securely.
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
grooves. When you wish to cut grooves more than 3 mm
(1/8")
at
a
pass when cutting
(1/8")
deep, make several passes
with progressively deeper bit settings.
Switch action
To
start the tool, move the switch lever
“ON”
to the
switch lever to the
Operation
*Set the tool base on the workpiece to be cut without the bit making any contact. Then
turn the tool on and wait until the bit attains full speed. Move the tool forward over the
workpiece surface, keeping the tool base flush and advancing smoothly until the cutting
is
complete.
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When doing edge cutting, the workpiece surface should be on the left side of the bit in
the feed direction.
position. To stop, move the
“OFF”
position.
(See
the figure below)
Feed
direction
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NOTE
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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
beginning the cut on the actual workpiece,
piece of scrap lumber. This will show exactly how the cut will look
to
check dimensions.
When using the straight guide
in the feed direction. This will help to keep it flush with the side of the workpiece.
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from the
tip
of the tool)
,‘
Correct bit feed direction
size,
the kind of workpiece and depth of cut. Before
it
is
advisable to make a sample cut on
or
the trimmer guide, be sure to install
as
well
as
enable you
it
on the right side
a
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