Makita DRT50 Instruction Manual

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19 ENGLISHUsing the tool with the tilt baseThe tilt base is convenient for chamfering. Loosen thewing screws, then tilt the tool at the desired angle, andthen tighten the wing screws.Firmly clamp a straight board to the workpiece and useit as a guide against the tilt base. Feed the tool in thedirection of the arrow.► Fig.57: 1. Wing screwUsing the tilt base plate with thetrimmer baseTo use the trimmer base with a square base plate,remove the base plate from the tilt base, and thenattach it to the trimmer base.► Fig.58: 1. Tilt base plate 2. Trimmer base plateUsing the tool with the offset baseThe offset base is convenient for work in a tight areasuch as a corner.► Fig.59Using the trimmer base with theoffset base plate and gripThe offset base plate can also be used with a trimmerbase and a grip attachment (optional accessory) formore stability.1. Loosen the screws on the base plate, then removethe base plate from the offset base.► Fig.60: 1. Offset base plate 2. Trimmer base plate2. Attach the offset base plate to the trimmer base bytightening the screws.3. Attach the grip attachment and the bar type grip tothe offset base plate by tightening the screws.► Fig.61: 1. Bar type grip 2. Grip attachmentThe knob type grip removed from the plunge base canbe installed on the offset base instead of the bar typegrip.► Fig.62: 1. Screw 2. Knob type gripUsing the tool with the plunge baseAlways hold the grips firmly with both hands duringoperation. Operate the tool in the same way as thetrimmer base.Using the straight guideOptional accessory1. Install the straight guide to the guide holder bytightening the wing nut. Insert the guide holder into theholes in the plunge base, and then tighten the wingbolts.► Fig.63: 1. Wing bolt 2. Guide holder 3. Wing nut4. Straight guide2. Loosen the wing nut on the straight guide andadjust the distance between the bit and the straightguide. At the desired distance, tighten the wing nut.► Fig.64: 1. Wing nut3. Operate the tool in the same way as the straightguide for the trimmer base.► Fig.65Using the templet guideOptional accessory1. Loosen the screws on the base and remove them.Place the templet guide on the base, and then tightenthe screws.► Fig.66: 1. Screw 2. Templet guide2. Operate the tool in the same way as the templetguide for the trimmer base.► Fig.67Using the parallel rulerThe parallel ruler is effectively used for straight cutswhen chamfering or grooving. Adjust the distancebetween the bit and the parallel ruler. At the desireddistance, tighten the wing bolts to secure the parallelruler. When cutting, move the tool with the parallel rulerflush with the side of the workpiece.► Fig.68If the distance (A) between the side of the workpieceand the cutting position is too wide for the parallel ruler,or if the side of the workpiece is not straight, the parallelruler cannot be used.In this case, firmly 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.69Changing knob type grip to bar typegripTo install the bar type grip on the plunge base, loosenthe screw of the knob type grip, then remove the knobtype grip, and then install the bar type grip by tighteningit.► Fig.70: 1. Knob type grip 2. Screw 3. Bar type gripMAINTENANCECAUTION: Always be sure that the tool isswitched off and the battery cartridge is removedbefore attempting to perform inspection ormaintenance.NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation orcracks may result.To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment shouldbe performed by Makita Authorized or Factory ServiceCenters, always using Makita replacement parts.

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