Makita DRT50 User manual

DRT50
EN Cordless Trimmer INSTRUCTION MANUAL 13
SV Batteridriven kantfräs BRUKSANVISNING 22
NO Batteridrevet
tilskjæringsmaskin BRUKSANVISNING 31
FI Akkukäyttöinen jyrsin KÄYTTÖOHJE 40
LV Bezvadu apgriezējmašīna LIETOŠANAS INSTRUKCIJA 49
LT Belaidė freza NAUDOJIMO INSTRUKCIJA 58
ET Akuga servamismasin KASUTUSJUHEND 67
RU Аккумуляторный Триммер РУКОВОДСТВО ПО
ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ 76

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: DRT50
Collet chuck capacity 6 mm, 8 mm, 1/4", or 3/8"
No load speed 10,000 - 30,000 min-1
Overall length 226 mm
Rated voltage D.C. 18 V
Standard battery cartridge BL1815N / BL1820 / BL1820B / BL1830 / BL1830B / BL1840 /
BL1840B / BL1850 / BL1850B / BL1860B
Net weight 1.8 - 2.1 kg
• Duetoourcontinuingprogramofresearchanddevelopment,thespecicationshereinaresubjecttochange
without notice.
• Specicationsandbatterycartridgemaydifferfromcountrytocountry.
• Theweightmaydifferdependingontheattachment(s),includingthebatterycartridge.Thelightestandheavi-
estcombination,accordingtoEPTA-Procedure01/2014,areshowninthetable.
Intended use
Thetoolisintendedforushtrimmingandprolingof
wood, plastic and similar materials.
Noise
ThetypicalA-weightednoiseleveldeterminedaccord-
ing to EN60745:
Soundpressurelevel(LpA):78dB(A)
Uncertainty(K):3dB(A)
WARNING: Wear ear protection.
Vibration
Thevibrationtotalvalue(tri-axialvectorsum)deter-
mined according to EN60745:
Work mode: rotation without load
Vibrationemission(ah):2.5m/s2or less
Uncertainty(K):1.5m/s2
Work mode: cutting grooves in MDF
Vibrationemission(ah):4.5m/s2
Uncertainty(K):1.5m/s2
NOTE: Thedeclaredvibrationemissionvaluehasbeen
measured in accordance with the standard test method
andmaybeusedforcomparingonetoolwithanother.
NOTE: Thedeclaredvibrationemissionvaluemay
alsobeusedinapreliminaryassessmentofexposure.
WARNING:Thevibrationemissionduringactual
useofthepowertoolcandifferfromthedeclared
emission value depending on the ways in which the
tool is used.
WARNING:Besuretoidentifysafetymeasures
to protect the operator that are based on an estima-
tionofexposureintheactualconditionsofuse(taking
accountofallpartsoftheoperatingcyclesuchas
thetimeswhenthetoolisswitchedoffandwhenitis
runningidleinadditiontothetriggertime).
EC Declaration of Conformity
For European countries only
TheECdeclarationofconformityisincludedasAnnexA
to this instruction manual.
SAFETY WARNINGS
General power tool safety warnings
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instruc-
tions, illustrations and specications provided
with this power tool.Failuretofollowallinstructions
listedbelowmayresultinelectricshock,reand/or
seriousinjury.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
Theterm"powertool"inthewarningsreferstoyour
mains-operated(corded)powertoolorbattery-operated
(cordless)powertool.
Cordless trimmer safety warnings
1. Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,
because the cutter may contact hidden wiring.
Cuttinga"live"wiremaymakeexposedmetalparts
ofthepowertool"live"andshocktheoperator.
2. Use clamps or another practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the work by your hand or against the body
leavesitunstableandmayleadtolossofcontrol.
3. Wear hearing protection during extended
period of operation.
4. Handle the trimmer bits very carefully.
5. Check the trimmer bit carefully for cracks or
damage before operation. Replace cracked or
damaged bit immediately.

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6. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all
nails from the workpiece before operation.
7. Hold the tool rmly.
8. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
9. Make sure the trimmer bit is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.
10. 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.
11. Be careful of the trimmer bit rotating direction
and the feed direction.
12. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
13. Always switch off and wait for the trimmer bit
to come to a complete stop before removing
the tool from workpiece.
14. Do not touch the trimmer bit immediately after
operation; it may be extremely hot and could
burn your skin.
15. Do not smear the tool base carelessly with
thinner, gasoline, oil or the like. They may
cause cracks in the tool base.
16. Use trimmer bits of the correct shank diameter
suitable for the speed of the tool.
17. Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhala-
tion and skin contact. Follow material supplier
safety data.
18. Always use the correct dust mask/respirator
for the material and application you are work-
ing with.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity
with product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety
rules stated in this instruction manual may cause
serious personal injury.
Important safety instructions for
battery cartridge
1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using
battery.
2. Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
3. If operating time has become excessively
shorter, stop operating immediately. It may
result in a risk of overheating, possible burns
and even an explosion.
4. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them
out with clear water and seek medical atten-
tion right away. It may result in loss of your
eyesight.
5. Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any con-
ductive material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-
tainer with other metal objects such as
nails, coins, etc.
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water
or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current
ow, overheating, possible burns and even a
breakdown.
6. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if
it is severely damaged or is completely worn
out. The battery cartridge can explode in a re.
8. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
9. Do not use a damaged battery.
10. The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject
to the Dangerous Goods Legislation require-
ments.
For commercial transports e.g. by third parties,
forwardingagents,specialrequirementonpack-
aging and labeling must be observed.
Forpreparationoftheitembeingshipped,consult-
inganexpertforhazardousmaterialisrequired.
Please also observe possibly more detailed
national regulations.
Tapeormaskoffopencontactsandpackupthe
battery in such a manner that it cannot move
around in the packaging.
11. Follow your local regulations relating to dis-
posal of battery.
12. Use the batteries only with the products
specied by Makita. Installing the batteries to
non-compliantproductsmayresultinare,exces-
siveheat,explosion,orleakofelectrolyte.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries.
Useofnon-genuineMakitabatteries,orbatteriesthat
have been altered, may result in the battery bursting
causingres,personalinjuryanddamage.Itwill
alsovoidtheMakitawarrantyfortheMakitatooland
charger.
Tips for maintaining maximum
battery life
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged. Always stop tool operation and
charge the battery cartridge when you notice
less tool power.
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery car-
tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery
service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room tem-
perature at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let
a hot battery cartridge cool down before
charging it.
4. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
it for a long period (more than six months).

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
CAUTION: Always switch off the tool before
installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
CAUTION: Hold the tool and the battery car-
tridge rmly when installing or removing battery
cartridge. Failure to hold the tool and the battery
cartridgermlymaycausethemtoslipoffyourhands
and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge
andapersonalinjury.
►Fig.1: 1. Red indicator 2. Button 3. Battery cartridge
Toremovethebatterycartridge,slideitfromthetool
whileslidingthebuttononthefrontofthecartridge.
Toinstallthebatterycartridge,alignthetongueonthe
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place
withalittleclick.Ifyoucanseetheredindicatoronthe
uppersideofthebutton,itisnotlockedcompletely.
CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen.Ifnot,
itmayaccidentallyfalloutofthetool,causinginjuryto
you or someone around you.
CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly.Ifthecartridgedoesnotslideineasily,itis
not being inserted correctly.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
►Fig.2: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
catetheremainingbatterycapacity.Theindicatorlamps
lightupforafewseconds.
Indicator lamps Remaining
capacity
Lighted Off Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
Thebattery
may have
malfunctioned.
NOTE:Dependingontheconditionsofuseandthe
ambienttemperature,theindicationmaydifferslightly
fromtheactualcapacity.
Tool / battery protection system
Thetoolisequippedwithatool/batteryprotectionsys-
tem.Thissystemautomaticallycutsoffpowertothe
motortoextendtoolandbatterylife.Thetoolwillauto-
maticallystopduringoperationifthetoolorbatteryis
placedunderoneofthefollowingconditions:
Overload protection
When the battery is operated in a manner that causes
it to draw an abnormally high current, the tool automat-
ically stops without any indication. In this situation, turn
thetooloffandstoptheapplicationthatcausedthetool
tobecomeoverloaded.Thenturnthetoolontorestart.
Overheat protection
When the tool or battery is overheated, the tool stops
automatically and the lamp blinks. In this case, let the
toolandbatterycoolbeforeturningthetoolonagain.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops
automatically.Inthiscase,removethebatteryfromthe
tool and charge the battery.
Switch action
Toturnonthetool,pressthelock/unlockbutton.The
toolturnsintothestandbymode.Tostartthetool,press
thestart/stopbuttoninthestandbymode.Tostopthe
tool,pressthestart/stopbuttonagain.Thetoolturns
intothestandbymode.Toturnoffthetool,pressthe
lock/unlock button in the standby mode.
►Fig.3: 1. Lock/unlock button 2. Start/stop button
NOTE:Ifthetoolisleftfor10secondswithoutany
operation in the standby mode, the tool automatically
turnsoffandthelampgoesoff.
NOTE:Youcanalsostopandturnoffthetoolby
pressing the lock/unlock button while the tool is
operating.
Lighting up the front lamp
CAUTION: Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
Toturnonthelamp,pressthelock/unlockbutton.To
turnoffthelamp,pressthelock/unlockbuttonagain.
NOTICE: When the tool is overheated, the lamp
ickers. Cool down the tool fully before operating
the tool again.
NOTE:Useadryclothtowipethedirtoffthelensof
thelamp.Becarefulnottoscratchthelensoflamp,or
it may lower the illumination.

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Speed adjusting dial
Therotationspeedofthetoolcanbechangedbyturn-
ingthespeedadjustingdial.Thetablebelowshows
the number on the dial and the corresponding rotation
speed.
►Fig.4: 1.Speedadjustingdial
Number Speed
110,000 min-1
215,000 min-1
320,000 min-1
425,000 min-1
530,000 min-1
NOTICE: If the tool is operated continuously at
low speed for a long time, the motor will get over-
loaded, resulting in tool malfunction.
NOTICE: When changing the speed dial from "5"
to "1", turn the dial counterclockwise. Do not turn
the dial clockwise forcibly.
Electronic function
Thetoolisequippedwiththeelectronicfunctionsfor
easy operation.
• Constantspeedcontrol
Thespeedcontrolfunctionprovidestheconstant
rotationspeedregardlessofloadconditions.
• Softstart
Thesoft-startfunctionminimizesstart-upshock,
and makes the tool start smoothly.
Adjusting cutting depth
Toadjustthecuttingdepth,openthelocklever,then
movethetoolbaseupordownbyturningtheadjusting
screw.Aftertheadjustment,closethelockleverrmly.
►Fig.5: 1. Lock lever 2.Adjustingscrew
NOTICE: If the tool is not secured after closing
the lock lever, tighten the hex nut, and then close
the lock lever.
►Fig.6: 1.Hexnut
Adjusting cutting depth with the
plunge base
Optional accessory
1. Placethetoolontheatsurface.
2. Select the stopper screw by rotating the stopper
base.
►Fig.7: 1. Stopper screw 2. Stopper base
3. Loosenthestopperpolexingnut,thenpullupthe
stopperpolewhilepressingthefeedbutton.
►Fig.8: 1. Stopper pole 2.Fixingnut3. Feed button
4. Pushdownthetooluntilthetipofthetrimmerbit
touchestheatsurface,andthenturnthexingleverto
secure the tool.
►Fig.9: 1.Fixinglever2.Trimmerbit
5. Press down the stopper pole while pressing the
feedbuttonuntilitcontactsthestopperscrew.
►Fig.10: 1. Stopper pole 2. Stopper screw 3. Feed
button
6. Slide the depth pointer so that the pointer indi-
cates "0" on the scale.
►Fig.11: 1. Depth pointer
7. Adjustthecuttingdepthbypullingupthestopper
polewhilepressingthefeedbutton.
►Fig.12: 1. Stopper pole 2. Feed button
8. Toperformneadjustmentofthecuttingdepth,
turn the dial on the stopper pole so that it indicates "0".
►Fig.13: 1. Dial
9. Turntheheadofthestopperpoletoobtainthe
desireddepth.Toincreasethedepth,turnthehead
counterclockwise.Todecreasethedepth,turnthehead
clockwise.
►Fig.14: 1.Headofthestopperpole
10. Tightenthestopperpolexingnut.
►Fig.15: 1.Fixingnut
11. Releasethexinglever.
►Fig.16: 1.Fixinglever
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Installing or removing trimmer bit
NOTICE: Do not tighten the collet nut without
inserting the bit.Thecolletconemaybreak.
Insert the trimmer bit all the way into the collet cone.
Presstheshaftlockandtightenthecolletnutwiththe
wrench or tighten the collet nut securely with the two
wrenches.Toremovethebit,followtheinstallation
procedure in reverse.
►Fig.17: 1.Shaftlock2. Loosen 3.Tighten
4. Wrench 5. Collet nut
►Fig.18: 1. Wrench 2. Loosen 3.Tighten4. Collet nut
NOTE:Theshaftlockmaynotreturntotheoriginal
position when you tighten the collet nut at the instal-
lationofthetrimmerbit.Theshaftlockreturnstothe
original position when you start the tool.
►Fig.19: 1.Shaftlock
Installing or removing the trimmer
base
1. Openthelockleverofthetrimmerbase,then
insert the tool into the trimmer base aligning the groove
on the tool with the protrusion on the trimmer base.
►Fig.20: 1. Lock lever

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NOTE:Youcanusethetrimmerbase(resin)asan
optionalaccessoryasshowninthegure.When
usingthetrimmerbase(resin),loosenortightenthe
thumbnutinsteadofopeningorclosingthelocklever.
►Fig.21: 1.Thumbnut
2. Close the lock lever.
3. Attachthedustnozzletothetrimmerbase,and
then tighten the thumb screw.
►Fig.22: 1.Dustnozzle2.Thumbscrew
►Fig.23
Toremovethebase,followtheinstallationprocedure
in reverse.
CAUTION: When using the tool with the trim-
mer base, be sure to install the dust nozzle on the
trimmer base.
Installing or removing the tilt base
Optional accessory
1. Openthelockleverofthetiltbase,theninsertthe
tool into the tilt base aligning the groove on the tool with
the protrusion on the tilt base.
►Fig.24: 1. Lock lever
2. Close the lock lever.
Toremovethebase,followtheinstallationprocedure
in reverse.
Installing or removing the offset
base
Optional accessory
1. Presstheshaftlock,thenloosenthecolletnut.
►Fig.25: 1. Collet nut 2.Shaftlock3. Wrench
2. Remove the collet nut and the collet cone.
►Fig.26: 1. Collet nut 2. Collet cone
3. Installthepulleyonthetoolbypressingtheshaft
lock and tightening the pulley with the wrench.
►Fig.27: 1. Wrench 2. Pulley 3.Shaftlock
4. Loosen the screws on the base plate, and then
remove the base plate.
►Fig.28: 1. Base plate
5. Openthelockleveroftheoffsetbase,theninsert
thetoolintotheoffsetbase.
►Fig.29: 1. Lock lever
6. Mount the belt to the pulley by rotating the belt
manually.
►Fig.30: 1. Pulley 2. Belt
7. Close the lock lever.
►Fig.31: 1. Lock lever
8. Attachthebaseplatebytighteningthescrews.
►Fig.32: 1. Base plate
9. Insert the collet cone and the trimmer bit into the
offsetbase,andthentightenthecolletnut.
►Fig.33: 1.Trimmerbit2. Collet nut 3. Collet cone
10. Insertthehexwrenchintotheholeoftheoffset
base, and then tighten the collet nut with the wrench.
►Fig.34: 1. Collet nut 2. Wrench 3.Hexwrench
Toremovethebase,followtheinstallationprocedure
in reverse.
NOTE: You can also mount the belt to the pulley with-
outremovingthebaseplateasshowninthegure.
►Fig.35: 1. Pulley 2. Belt
Installing or removing the plunge
base
Optional accessory
1. Openthelockleveroftheplungebase,theninsert
the tool into the plunge base all the way aligning the
groove on the tool with the protrusion on the plunge
base.
►Fig.36: 1. Lock lever
2. Close the lock lever.
Toremovethebase,followtheinstallationprocedure
in reverse.
Installing or removing the parallel
ruler on the plunge base
Optional accessory
Insert the guide bars into the holes in the plunge base,
andthentightenthewingbolts.Toremovetheruler,
followtheinstallationprocedureinreverse.
►Fig.37: 1. Wing bolt 2. Guide bar
Installing or removing the dust
nozzle on the plunge base
Insertthedustnozzleintotheplungebasesothatthe
protrusiononthedustnozzletsinthenotchinthe
plunge base, and then tighten the thumb screw on the
dustnozzle.Toremovethenozzle,followtheinstalla-
tion procedure in reverse.
►Fig.38: 1. Protrusion 2.Dustnozzle3.Thumb
screw
►Fig.39
OPERATION
Using the tool with the trimmer base
Set the tool base on the workpiece without the trimmer
bitmakinganycontact.Turnthetoolonandwaituntil
thebitattainsfullspeed.Movethetoolforwardover
theworkpiecesurface.Keepthetoolbaseushwhile
moving the tool.
When cutting the edge, be sure to keep the workpiece
surfaceontheleftsideofthetrimmerbitinthefeed
direction.
►Fig.40

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NOTE:Beforecuttingontheactualworkpiece,itis
recommendedtomakeasamplecut.Theproperfeed
speeddependsonthetrimmerbitsize,thekindof
workpiece,anddepthofcut.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cuttingsurface.
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ushwiththeside
oftheworkpiece.
►Fig.41: 1.Trimmerbit2. Workpiece 3. Straight
guide
NOTICE: Since excessive cutting may cause
overload of the motor or difculty 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 settings.
Using the straight guide
Optional accessory
1. Assemblethestraightguidewiththeboltandthe
wing nut.
►Fig.42: 1. Bolt 2. Wing nut
2. Attachthestraightguidetothetrimmerbasewith
the clamp screw.
►Fig.43: 1. Clamp screw
3. 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.44: 1. Wing nut
4. Movethetoolwiththestraightguideushwiththe
sideoftheworkpiece.
►Fig.45
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,rmlyclampastraightboardtothework-
piece and use it as a guide against the trimmer base.
Feedthetoolinthedirectionofthearrow.
►Fig.46
Using the straight guide for circular
work
For circular work, assemble the straight guide as shown
inthegures.Theminimumandmaximumradiusof
circlestobecut(distancebetweenthecenterofcircle
andthecenterofbit)areasfollows:
• Minimum:70mm
• Maximum:221mm
For cutting circles between 70 mm and 121 mm in
radius.
►Fig.47: 1. Center hole
For cutting circles between 121 mm and 221 mm in
radius.
►Fig.48: 1. Center hole
NOTE: Circles between 172 mm and 186 mm in
radius cannot be cut using this guide.
Alignthecenterholeinthestraightguidewiththecen-
ter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 the clockwise
direction.
►Fig.49: 1. Nail 2. Center hole
Using the templet guide
Optional accessory
Thetempletguideallowsforrepetitivecutwithtemplet
patterns by using a templet.
1. Loosen the screws on the base plate, and then
removethebaseplatefromthetrimmerbase.
2. Place the templet guide on the base, and then
attach the base plate by tightening the screws.
►Fig.50: 1. Base plate 2.Templetguide
3. Place the tool on the templet and move the tool
withthetempletguideslidingalongthesideofthe
templet.
►Fig.51
NOTE:Theactualcutsizeontheworkpieceisslightly
differentfromthetemplet.Thedifferenceisthedis-
tance(X)betweenthetrimmerbitandtheoutsideof
thetempletguide.Thedistance(X)canbecalculated
byusingthefollowingequation:
Distance(X)=(outsidediameteroftempletguide-
trimmerbitdiameter)/2
►Fig.52: 1.Trimmerbit2.Templetguide3. Distance
(X)4.Outsidediameteroftempletguide
Using the trimmer guide
Optional accessory
Thetrimmerguideallowsfortrimmingthecurvedside
likeveneersforfurniturebymovingtheguideroller
alongthesideoftheworkpiece.
►Fig.53
1. Loosen the clamp screw, then install the trimmer
guide on the trimmer base, and then tighten the clamp
screw.
►Fig.54: 1. Clamp screw
2. Loosentheclampscrewandadjustthedistance
between the trimmer bit and the trimmer guide by turn-
ingtheadjustingscrew(1mmperturn).Atthedesired
distance, tighten the clamp screw to secure the trimmer
guide.
►Fig.55: 1.Adjustingscrew2. Clamp screw
3. Move the tool with the guide roller riding the side
oftheworkpiece.
►Fig.56: 1. Workpiece 2. Bit 3. Guide roller

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Using the tool with the tilt base
Thetiltbaseisconvenientforchamfering.Loosenthe
wing screws, then tilt the tool at the desired angle, and
then tighten the wing screws.
Firmly clamp a straight board to the workpiece and use
it as a guide against the tilt base. Feed the tool in the
directionofthearrow.
►Fig.57: 1. Wing screw
Using the tilt base plate with the
trimmer base
Tousethetrimmerbasewithasquarebaseplate,
removethebaseplatefromthetiltbase,andthen
attach it to the trimmer base.
►Fig.58: 1.Tiltbaseplate2.Trimmerbaseplate
Using the tool with the offset base
Theoffsetbaseisconvenientforworkinatightarea
such as a corner.
►Fig.59
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.60: 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.61: 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.62: 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.63: 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.64: 1. Wing nut
3. Operate the tool in the same way as the straight
guideforthetrimmerbase.
►Fig.65
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.66: 1. Screw 2.Templetguide
2. Operate the tool in the same way as the templet
guideforthetrimmerbase.
►Fig.67
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.68
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.69
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.70: 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.

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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
• Straightguideassembly
• Trimmerguideassembly
• Trimmerbaseassembly
• Trimmerbaseassembly(resin)
• Tiltbaseassembly
• Plungebaseassembly
• Offsetbaseassembly
• Gripattachment
• Templetguide
• Colletcone6mm
• Colletcone6.35mm(1/4")
• Colletcone8mm
• Colletcone9.53mm(3/8")
• Wrench13
• Wrench22
• Makitagenuinebatteryandcharger
NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the
toolpackageasstandardaccessories.Theymay
differfromcountrytocountry.
Trimmer bits
Straight bit
►Fig.71
DAL1 L2
20 620 50 15
20E 1/4"
8 8 8 60 25
8 6 50 18
8E 1/4"
6 6 6 50 18
6E 1/4"
Unit: mm
"U" Grooving bit
►Fig.72
DAL1 L2 R
6 6 6 50 18 3
6E 1/4"
Unit: mm
"V" Grooving bit
►Fig.73
DAL1 L2 θ
1/4" 20 50 15 90°
Unit: mm
Drill point ush trimming bit
►Fig.74
DAL1 L2 L3
888 60 20 35
6 6 6 18 28
6E 1/4"
Unit: mm
Drill point double ush trimming bit
►Fig.75
DAL1 L2 L3 L4
88880 95 20 25
6 6 6 70 40 12 14
6E 1/4"
Unit: mm
Corner rounding bit
►Fig.76
DA1 A2 L1 L2 L3 R
8R 625 948 13 5 8
8RE 1/4"
4R 620 845 10 4 4
4RE 1/4"
Unit: mm
Chamfering bit
►Fig.77
DAL1 L2 L3 θ
623 46 11 630°
620 50 13 545°
620 49 14 260°
Unit: mm
Cove beading bit
►Fig.78
DAL1 L2 R
620 43 8 4
625 48 13 8
Unit: mm
Ball bearing ush trimming bit
►Fig.79
DAL1 L2
610 50 20
1/4"
Unit: mm