ENGLISH: Original instructions

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Trimmer
RT0700C

DOUBLE INSULATION

Read before use.

SPECIFICATIONS
Model RT0700C
Collet chuck capacity 6 mm, 8 mm, 1/4" or 3/8"
No load speed (min-1) 10,000 - 30,000
Overall length 200 mm
Net weight 1.8 kg
Safety class /II
• Due to our continuing programme of research and development, the speciications herein are subject to change
without notice.
• Speciications may differ from country to country.
• Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003

Symbols NOTE: The declared vibration emission value has

been measured in accordance with the standard test
The following show the symbols used for the equip- method and may be used for comparing one tool with
ment. Be sure that you understand their meaning before another.
use.
NOTE: The declared vibration emission value may
Read instruction manual. also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.

WARNING: The vibration emission during actual

DOUBLE INSULATION use of the power tool can differ from the declared
emission value depending on the ways in which the
tool is used.
Only for EU countries
Do not dispose of electric equipment WARNING: Be sure to identify safety measures
together with household waste material! In to protect the operator that are based on an estima-
observance of the European Directive, on tion of exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking
Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment
and its implementation in accordance with account of all parts of the operating cycle such as
national law, electric equipment that have the times when the tool is switched off and when it is
reached the end of their life must be col- running idle in addition to the trigger time).
lected separately and returned to an envi-
ronmentally compatible recycling facility.

Intended use
For European countries only
The tool is intended for lush trimming and proiling of
wood, plastic and similar materials. EC Declaration of Conformity
Power supply We Makita Corporation as the responsible manufac-
The tool should be connected only to a power supply turer declare that the following Makita machine(s):
of the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, Designation of Machine:
and can only be operated on single-phase AC supply. Trimmer
They are double-insulated in accordance with European Model No./ Type: RT0700C
Standard and can, therefore, also be used from sockets are of series production and
without earth wire. Conforms to the following European Directives:
Noise 2006/42/EC
The typical A-weighted noise level determined accord- And are manufactured in accordance with the following
ing to EN60745: standards or standardised documents:
Sound pressure level (LpA) : 82 dB (A) EN60745
Sound power level (LWA) : 93 dB (A) The technical documentation is kept by our authorised
Uncertainty (K) : 3 dB (A) representative in Europe who is:
Makita International Europe Ltd.
Wear ear protection Michigan Drive, Tongwell,
Milton Keynes, MK15 8JD, England
Vibration
The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) deter- 14.10.2010
mined according to EN60745:
Work mode : rotation without load
2
Vibration emission (ah) : 2.5 m/s or less
Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s2 Tomoyasu Kato
Work mode : cutting grooves in MDF Director
Vibration emission (ah) : 3.5 m/s2 Makita Corporation
Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s2 3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,
Anjo, Aichi, JAPAN

2 ENGLISH
 13. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
General Power Tool Safety Warnings switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instruc- your inger on the switch or energising power tools
tions may result in electric shock, ire and/or serious that have the switch on invites accidents.
injury.
14. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
Save all warnings and instruc- turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
tions for future reference. result in personal injury.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your 15. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated balance at all times. This enables better control
(cordless) power tool. of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Work area safety 16. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves
dark areas invite accidents. away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewel-
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo- lery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
spheres, such as in the presence of lammable 17. If devices are provided for the connection of
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
which may ignite the dust or fumes. these are connected and properly used. Use of
3. Keep children and bystanders away while dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause Power tool use and care
you to lose control. 18. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
Electrical safety power tool for your application. The correct
4. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never power tool will do the job better and safer at the
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any rate for which it was designed.
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power 19. Do not use the power tool if the switch does
tools. Unmodiied plugs and matching outlets will not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot
reduce risk of electric shock. be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
5. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded must be repaired.
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and 20. Disconnect the plug from the power source
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of elec- and/or the battery pack from the power tool
tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded. before making any adjustments, changing
6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con- accessories, or storing power tools. Such pre-
ditions. Water entering a power tool will increase ventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the risk of electric shock. the power tool accidentally.
7. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for 21. Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges the power tool or these instructions to operate
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the
increase the risk of electric shock. hands of untrained users.
8. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an 22. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of and any other condition that may affect the
electric shock. power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the
9. If operating a power tool in a damp location power tool repaired before use. Many accidents
is unavoidable, use a residual current device are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces 23. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
the risk of electric shock. maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
10. Use of power supply via a RCD with a rated are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
residual current of 30 mA or less is always 24. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
recommended. etc. in accordance with these instructions, tak-
Personal safety ing into account the working conditions and
11. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
common sense when operating a power tool. for operations different from those intended could
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or result in a hazardous situation.
under the inluence of drugs, alcohol or med- Service
ication. A moment of inattention while operating 25. Have your power tool serviced by a qualiied
power tools may result in serious personal injury. repair person using only identical replacement
12. Use personal protective equipment. Always parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such tool is maintained.
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or 26. Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions ing accessories.
will reduce personal injuries. 27. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.
3 ENGLISH
TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS FUNCTIONAL
1. Hold power tool by insulated gripping sur-
faces, because the cutter may contact its own DESCRIPTION
cord. Cutting a "live" wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool "live" and shock the CAUTION:
operator.
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
2. Use clamps or another practical way to secure unplugged before adjusting or checking function
and support the workpiece to a stable plat- on the tool.
form. Holding the work by your hand or against
the body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of
control. Adjusting bit protrusion
3. Wear hearing protection during extended
period of operation.
1
4. Handle the bits very carefully.
5. Check the bit carefully for cracks or damage
before operation. Replace cracked or damaged
2
bit immediately.
6. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all
3
nails from the workpiece before operation.
7. Hold the tool irmly.
8. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
9. Make sure the bit is not contacting the work-
piece before the switch is turned on. 4 5
10. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece,
let it run for a while. Watch for vibration or 6
wobbling that could indicate improperly ► 1. Bit protrusion 2. Tool base 3. Scale 4. Locking
installed bit. lever 5. Adjusting screw 6. Hex nut
11. Be careful of the bit rotating direction and the
To adjust the bit protrusion, loosen the locking lever and
feed direction.
move the tool base up or down as desired by turning the
12. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool adjusting screw. After adjusting, tighten the locking lever
only when hand-held. irmly to secure the tool base.
13. Always switch off and wait for the bit to come
to a complete stop before removing the tool NOTE:
from workpiece. • When the tool is not secured even if the locking
14. Do not touch the bit immediately after opera- lever is tightened, tighten the hex nut and then
tion; it may be extremely hot and could burn tighten the locking lever.
your skin.
15. Do not smear the tool base carelessly with Switch action
thinner, gasoline, oil or the like. They may
cause cracks in the tool base.
16. Use 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- 1
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 famil- 2 3
iarity with product (gained from repeated ► 1. Switch 2. OFF (O) side 3. ON ( I ) side
use) replace strict adherence to safety
rules for the subject product. MISUSE or CAUTION:
failure to follow the safety rules stated in
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
this instruction manual may cause serious that the tool is switched off.
personal injury.
To start the tool, press the "ON ( I )" side of the switch.
To stop the tool, press the "OFF (O)" side of the switch.

4 ENGLISH
Electronic function ASSEMBLY
The tool equipped with electronic function are easy to
operate because of the following features. CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
Constant speed control unplugged before carrying out any work on the
Electronic speed control for obtaining constant speed. tool.
Possible to get ine inish, because the rotating speed is
kept constant even under load condition. Installing or removing trimmer bit
Soft start
Soft-start feature minimizes start-up shock, and makes 1
the tool start smoothly.

Speed adjusting dial 2

3

► 1. Tighten 2. Loosen 3. Hold

► 1. Speed adjusting dial

1
The tool speed can be changed by turning the speed
2
adjusting dial to a given number setting from 1 to 6.
Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in the
direction of number 6. And lower speed is obtained
when it is turned in the direction of number 1.
This allows the ideal speed to be selected for optimum
material processing, i.e. the speed can be correctly
adjusted to suit the material and bit diameter.
Refer to the table for the relationship between the num-
ber settings on the dial and the approximate tool speed.
Number min-1
1 10,000
2 12,000
3 17,000 ► 1. Tighten 2. Loosen 3. Shaft lock
4 22,000
5 27,000 CAUTION:
6 30,000 • Do not tighten the collet nut without inserting a
bit, or the collet cone will break.
CAUTION: • Use only the wrenches provided with the tool.
• If the tool is operated continuously at low
speeds for a long time, the motor will get over- Insert the bit all the way into the collet cone and tighten
loaded, resulting in tool malfunction. the collet nut securely with the two wrenches or by
pressing the shaft lock and using the provided wrench.
• The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as To remove the bit, follow the installation procedure in
far as 6 and back to 1. Do not force it past 6 or reverse.
1, or the speed adjusting function may no longer
work.

5 ENGLISH
OPERATION 2 3
For the trimmer base

3 4

► 1. Feed direction 2. Bit revolving direction

3. Workpiece 4. Straight guide

1 2
CAUTION:
► 1. Dust nozzle 2. Thumb screw 3. Trimmer base • Since excessive cutting may cause overload of
the motor or dificulty in controlling the tool, the
depth of cut should not be more than 3 mm at
WARNING: a pass when cutting grooves. When you wish
• Before using the tool with the trimmer base, to cut grooves more than 3 mm deep, make
always install the dust nozzle on the trimmer several passes with progressively deeper bit
base. settings.

Set the tool base on the workpiece to be cut without the Trimmer base (resin) (optional
bit making any contact. Then turn the tool on and wait
until the bit attains full speed. Move the tool forward accessory)
over the workpiece surface, keeping the tool base lush
and advancing smoothly until the cutting is complete. You can use the trimmer base (resin) as an optional
When doing edge cutting, the workpiece surface should accessory as shown in the igure.
be on the left side of the bit in the feed direction.

4 4
1
2
3

► 1. Workpiece 2. Bit revolving direction 3. View from

the top of the tool 4. Feed direction 1

NOTE:
• Moving the tool forward too fast may cause ► 1. Thumb nut
a poor quality of cut, or damage to the bit or
motor. Moving the tool forward too slowly may Place the tool onto the trimmer base (resin) and tighten
burn and mar the cut. The proper feed rate will the thumb nut at the desired protrusion of the bit.
depend on the bit size, the kind of workpiece For the operation procedures, refer to the operation for
and depth of cut. Before beginning the cut on the trimmer base.
the actual workpiece, it is advisable to make a
sample cut on a piece of scrap lumber. This will
show exactly how the cut will look as well as
enable you to check dimensions.
• 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 lush with the side of the workpiece.

6 ENGLISH
Templet guide (optional accessory) NOTE:
• The workpiece will be cut a slightly different
size from the templet. Allow for the distance (X)
between the router bit and the outside of the
templet guide. The distance (X) can be calcu-
lated by using the following equation:

Distance (X) = (outside diameter of the templet guide -

router bit diameter) / 2

Straight guide (optional accessory)

The templet guide provides a sleeve through which the

bit passes, allowing use of the trimmer with templet
patterns.
Loosen the screws and remove the base protector.
Place the templet guide on the base and replace the
base protector. Then secure the base protector by
tightening the screws.

1 The straight guide is effectively used for straight cuts

3 when chamfering or grooving.
2 2 1

2
3

► 1. Base protector 2. Screws 3. Screwdriver

4
Secure the templet to the workpiece. Place the tool on
the templet and move the tool with the templet guide
sliding along the side of the templet.
► 1. Bolt 2. Guide plate 3. Straight guide 4. Wing nut

1 6 Attach the guide plate to the straight guide with the bolt
2 and the wing nut.

7 1
3

4 5 2

10mm(3/8")
► 1. Straight bit 2. Base 3. Templet 4. Distance (X)
5. Workpiece 6. Templet guide 10 7. Base protector
4
3
► 1. Clamp screw (A) 2. Straight guide 3. Wing nut
4. Base

7 ENGLISH
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
When cutting, move the tool with the straight guide lush
with the side of the workpiece.
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, irmly clamp 4
a straight board to the workpiece and use it as a guide 2
against the trimmer base. Feed the tool in the direction 5
of the arrow. 3

► 1. Wing nut 2. Guide plate 3. Straight guide

A 4. Center hole 5. Bolt

NOTE:
• Circles between 172 mm and 186 mm in radius
cannot be cut using this guide.

1
Circular work
2

1 3

► 1. Nail 2. Center hole 3. Straight 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
4
2 in diameter into the center hole to secure the straight
guide. Pivot the tool around the nail in clockwise
3 direction.
5
Trimmer guide (optional accessory)
► 1. Wing nut 2. Guide plate 3. Straight guide
4. Center hole 5. Bolt

Circular work may be accomplished if you assemble the

straight guide and guide plate as shown in the igures.
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
Max.: 221 mm
For cutting circles between 70 mm and 121 mm in
radius.
For cutting circles between 121 mm and 221 mm in
radius.

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 ine cut.

8 ENGLISH
 Base protector removed from the tilt
1 base (optional accessory)
Mounting the base protector which has been removed
2 from the tilt base on the trimmer base allows the change
of the trimmer base from the round base to a square
base.
3 For another application, remove the base protector from
the tilt base by loosening and removing four screws.

1
4
► 1. Clamp screw (A) 2. Adjusting screw 3. Clamp
screw (B) 4. Trimmer guide

Install the trimmer guide on the tool base with the clamp screw
(A). Loosen the clamp screw (B) and adjust the distance
between the bit and the trimmer guide by turning the adjusting
screw (1 mm per turn). At the desired distance, tighten the
clamp screw (B) to secure the trimmer guide in place.

3
1
2

► 1. Workpiece 2. Bit 3. Guide roller

When cutting, move the tool with the guide roller riding ► 1. Base protector 2. Screw
the side of the workpiece.
And then mount the base protector on the trimmer base.
Tilt base (optional accessory) Offset base (optional accessory)
Tilt base (optional accessory) is convenient for chamfering.

(1) Offset base (optional accessory) is con-

► 1. Clamping screws
venient for work in a tight area such as a
Place the tool onto the tilt base and close the locking corner.
lever at the desired protrusion of the bit. For desired
angle, tighten the clamping screws on its sides.
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.

9 ENGLISH
 3
1

2
► 1. Pulley 2. Collet nut 3. Collet cone Mount the tool on the offset base
Before installing the tool on the offset base, remove the
collet nut and collet cone by loosening the collet nut. 1
2

1
2 ► 1. Pulley 2. Belt
3 Put an end of the belt over the pulley using a screw-
► 1. Wrench 2. Pulley 3. Shaft lock driver and make sure that its entire belt width its over
the pulley completely.
Install the pulley on the tool by pressing the shaft lock
and irmly tightening the pulley with a wrench.

2
1
1

► 1. Locking lever 2. Offset base

► 1. Collet nut 2. Collet cone Secure it with a locking lever on the offset base.
Place the collet cone and screw the collet nut on the
offset base as shown in the igure.

10 ENGLISH
 1
1

2 4
2

3
3
► 1. Wrench 2. Hex wrench 3. Bit ► 1. Bar type grip (optional accessory) 2. Grip attach-
ment (optional accessory) 3. Offset base plate
To install the bit, fall the tool with the offset base on its 4. Trimmer base assembly (optional accessory)
side. Insert the hex wrench into the hole in the offset
base. Mount the trimmer base with four screws and the grip
With the hex wrench held in that position, insert the bit attachment (optional accessory) with two screws on the
into the collet cone on the shaft of the offset base from offset base plate.
the opposite side and tighten the collet nut irmly with Screw a bar type grip (optional accessory) onto the grip
a wrench. attachment.
To remove the bit at replacement, follow the installation
procedure in reverse.
(2) Offset base (optional accessory) can also be
used with a trimmer base and a grip attach-
1
ment (optional accessory) for more stability.

2
1

► 1. Screw 2. Knob type grip 3. Offset base plate

In another way of use, the knob type grip which is

removed from a plunge base (optional accessory) can
be installed on the grip attachment. To install the knob
2 type grip, place it on the grip attachment and secure it
with a screw.

► 1. Screws 2. Offset base plate 3. Upper section of

the offset base

Loosen the screws and remove the upper section from

the offset base. Put aside the upper section of the offset
base.

11 ENGLISH
When using as a router only with a Adjusting the depth of cut when
plunge base (optional accessory) using the plunge base (optional
accessory)
CAUTION:
• When using as a router, hold the tool irmly with
both hands.

2
2
3
1 4
► 1. Plunge base 2. Grip 5
To use the tool as a router, install the tool on a plunge 6
base (optional accessory) by pressing it down fully.
Either knob type grip or bar type grip (optional acces-
sory) can be used according to your work.

7 8

► 1. Adjusting knob 2. Lock lever 3. Depth pointer

4. Stopper pole setting nut 5. Fast-feed button
1 6. Stopper pole 7. Stopper block 8. Adjusting bolt

Place the tool on a lat surface. Loosen the lock lever

2 and lower the tool body until the bit just touches the lat
surface. Tighten the lock lever to lock the tool body.
Turn the stopper pole setting nut counterclockwise.
Lower the stopper pole until it makes contact with the
adjusting bolt. Align the depth pointer with the "0" grad-
► 1. Screw 2. Knob uation. The depth of cut is indicated on the scale by the
depth pointer.
To use the bar type grip (optional accessory), loosen the While pressing the fast-feed button, raise the stopper
screw and remove the knob type grip. pole until the desired depth of cut is obtained. Minute
depth adjustments can be obtained by turning the
adjusting knob (1 mm per turn).
By turning the stopper pole setting nut clockwise, you
can fasten the stopper pole irmly.
Now, your predetermined depth of cut can be obtained
1 by loosening the lock lever and then lowering the tool
body until the stopper pole makes contact with the
adjusting hex bolt of the stopper block.
Always irmly hold the tool by both grip during 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. Lower the tool body
and move the tool forward over the workpiece surface,
keeping the tool base lush and advancing smoothly
until the cutting is complete.
► 1. Bar type grip (optional accessory) When doing edge cutting, the workpiece surface should
be on the left side of the bit in the feed direction.
And then screw the bar type grip on the base.

12 ENGLISH
 Straight guide when using as a
2
router (needed to use with guide
1
4 4 holder (optional accessory))
2
3 The straight guide is effectively used for straight cuts
when chamfering or grooving.

1
► 1. Workpiece 2. Bit revolving direction 3. View from
the top of the tool 4. Feed direction 2
3
NOTE:
• Moving the tool forward too fast may cause 4
a poor quality of cut, or damage to the bit or
8
motor. Moving the tool forward too slowly may 6
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 7
5
sample cut on a piece of scrap lumber. This will
show exactly how the cut will look as well as ► 1. Bolt 2. Guide holder 3. Wing nut 4. Bolt 5. Wing
enable you to check dimensions. nut 6. Guide plate 7. Straight guide 8. Wing bolts
• When using the straight guide, be sure to install
it on the right side in the feed direction. This Install the straight guide on the guide holder (optional
will help to keep it lush with the side of the accessory) with the wing nut.
workpiece. Insert the guide holder into the holes in the plunge
base and tighten the wing bolts. To adjust the distance
between the bit and the straight guide, loosen the wing
nut. At the desired distance, tighten the wing nut to
2 3 secure the straight guide in place.

Straight guide (optional accessory)

► 1. Feed direction 2. Bit revolving direction

3. Workpiece 4. Straight guide

The straight guide is effectively used for straight cuts

when chamfering or grooving.

1 2 3
► 1. Guide bar 2. Wing bolt 3. Straight guide
13 ENGLISH
To install the straight guide, insert the guide bars Secure the templet to the workpiece. Place the tool on
into the holes in the plunge base. Adjust the distance the templet and move the tool with the templet guide
between the bit and the straight guide. At the desired sliding along the side of the templet.
distance, tighten the wing bolts to secure the straight
guide in place. 1 7
When cutting, move the tool with the straight guide lush
with the side of the workpiece.

2
A
3
4
5
6
► 1. Bit 2. Base 3. Templet 4. Workpiece 5. Distance
(X) 6. Outside diameter of the templet guide
7. Templet guide

If the distance (A) between the side of the workpiece and NOTE:
the cutting position is too wide for the straight guide, or if • The workpiece will be cut a slightly different
the side of the workpiece is not straight, the straight guide size from the templet. Allow for the distance (X)
cannot be used. In this case, irmly clamp a straight board between the bit and the outside of the templet
to the workpiece and use it as a guide against the router guide. The distance (X) can be calculated by
base. Feed the tool in the direction of the arrow. using the following equation:
Templet guide (optional accessory) Distance (X) = (outside diameter of the templet guide -
bit diameter) / 2

Dust nozzle sets

For the trimmer base

The templet guide provides a sleeve through which the

bit passes, allowing use of the tool with templet patterns.
To install the templet guide, loosen the screws on the tool 1 2
base, insert the templet guide and then tighten the screws.
► 1. Dust nozzle 2. Thumb screw 3. Trimmer base
1 2

3
► 1. Screw 2. Base 3. Templet

14 ENGLISH
For the plunge base (optional accessory) Replacing carbon brushes

1
2
1

► 1. Limit mark

► 1. Dust nozzle 2. Thumb screw Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep
Use the dust nozzle for dust extraction. Install the dust the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders.
nozzle on the tool base using the thumb screw so that Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same
protrusion on the dust nozzle it to the notch in the tool time. Use only identical carbon brushes.
base.
Then connect a vacuum cleaner to the dust nozzle.

2
► 1. Screwdriver 2. Brush holder cap

Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps.

Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones
and secure the brush holder caps.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
MAINTENANCE any other maintenance or adjustment should be per-
formed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always
CAUTION: using Makita replacement parts.
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspec-
tion or maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks
may result.

15 ENGLISH
 "U"Grooving bit
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
• These accessories or attachments are recom-
mended for use with your Makita tool speciied
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- R

ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
• Straight & groove forming bits mm
• Edge forming bits D A L1 L2 R
• Laminate trimming bits 6 6
6 60 28 3
• Straight guide assembly 6E 1/4"

• Trimmer guide assembly

• Trimmer base assembly "V"Grooving bit
• Trimmer base assembly (resin)
• Tilt base assembly
• Plunge base assembly
• Offset base assembly
• 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

Trimmer bits
mm
Straight bit D A L1 L2
1/4" 20 50 15 90

Drill point lush trimming bit

mm
D A L1 L2
20 6
20 50 15
20E 1/4" mm
8 8 60 25 D A L1 L2 L3
8 6 8 8 8 8 60 20 35
50 18
8E 1/4" 6 6
6 60 18 28
6 6 6 E 1/4"
6E 1/4" 6 50 18

16 ENGLISH
Drill point double lush trimming bit Chamfering bit

mm mm
D A L1 L2 L3 L4 D A L1 L2 L3
8 8 8 80 95 20 25 6 23 46 11 6 30
6 6 6 20 50 13 5 45
6 70 40 12 14
6E 1/4" 6 20 49 14 2 60

Corner rounding bit Cove beading bit

mm
mm
D A1 A2 L1 L2 L3 R
D A L1 L2 R
8R 6
25 9 48 13 5 8 6 20 43 8 4
8RE 1/4"
4R 6 6 25 48 13 8
20 8 45 10 4 4
4RE 1/4"
Ball bearing lush trimming bit

mm
D A L1 L2
6
10 50 20
1/4"

17 ENGLISH
Ball bearing corner rounding bit Ball bearing beading bit

mm mm
D A1 A2 L1 L2 L3 R D A1 A2 A3 L1 L2 L3 R
6 15 8 37 7 3.5 3 6 20 12 8 40 10 5.5 4
6 21 8 40 10 3.5 6 6 26 12 8 42 12 4.5 7
1/4" 21 8 40 10 3.5 6

Ball bearing cove beading bit

Ball bearing chamfering bit

mm
mm D A1 A2 A3 A4 L1 L2 L3 R
D A1 A2 L1 L2
6 20 18 12 8 40 10 5.5 3
6
26 8 42 12 45 6 26 22 12 8 42 12 5 5
1/4"
6 20 8 41 11 60
Ball bearing roman ogee bit

mm
D A1 A2 L1 L2 L3 R1 R2
6 20 8 40 10 4.5 2.5 4.5

6 26 8 42 12 4.5 3 6

18 ENGLISH
NOTE:
• Some items in the list may be included in the
tool package as standard accessories. They
may differ from country to country.

19 ENGLISH
Makita Corporation
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,
Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan
885025B229
EN
20170928
www.makita.com