Makita DRT50ZJ, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Trimmer DRT50 ENGLISH Original instructions Read before use ...

Page 2: ...ccord 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 s 2 or less Uncertainty K 1 5 m s 2 Work mode cutting grooves in MDF Vibration emission ah 4 5 m s 2 Uncertainty K 1 5 m s 2 NOTE The declared vibr...

Page 3: ...Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents 4 Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury 5 Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times This enables better control of the power tool i...

Page 4: ...only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers 3 Follow instruction for lubricating and chang ing accessories 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 secu...

Page 5: ...a 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 ...

Page 6: ...t 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 th...

Page 7: ...ns 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 firmly 2 1 1 Lock lever 2 Adjusting screw NOTICE If the tool is not secured after closing the lock lever tighten the hex nu...

Page 8: ...pointer so that the pointer indi cates 0 on the scale 1 1 Depth pointer 7 Adjust the cutting depth by pulling up the stopper pole while pressing the feed button 1 2 1 Stopper pole 2 Feed button 8 To perform fine adjustment of the cutting depth turn the dial on the stopper pole so that it indicates 0 1 1 Dial 9 Turn the head of the stopper pole to obtain the desired depth To increase the depth turn...

Page 9: ...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 1 2 3 4 5 1 Shaft lock 2 Loosen 3 Tighten 4 Wrench 5 Collet nut 1 2 3 1 4 1 Wrench 2 Loosen 3 Tighten 4 Collet nut NOTE The shaft lock may not return to the original position when...

Page 10: ...mb screw 1 2 1 Dust nozzle 2 Thumb screw 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...

Page 11: ... cone 3 Install the pulley on the tool by pressing the shaft lock and tightening the pulley with the wrench 1 2 3 1 Wrench 2 Pulley 3 Shaft lock 4 Loosen the screws on the base plate and then remove the base plate 1 1 Base plate 5 Open the lock lever of the offset base then insert the tool into the offset base 1 1 Lock lever 6 Mount the belt to the pulley by rotating the belt manually 2 1 1 Pulley...

Page 12: ... nut 1 2 3 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 1 2 3 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 figure 2 1 1 Pulley 2 Belt ...

Page 13: ...1 2 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 fits 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 1 2 3 1 Protrusion 2 Dust nozzle 3 Thumb screw OPERATION Using the tool ...

Page 14: ... Workpiece 3 Straight guide NOTICE 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 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 bol...

Page 15: ...mm Maximum 221 mm For cutting circles between 70 mm and 121 mm in radius 1 1 Center hole For cutting circles between 121 mm and 221 mm in radius 1 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...

Page 16: ...mplet 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 1 Loosen the clamp screw then install the trimmer guide on the trimmer base and then tighten the clamp screw 1 1 Clamp screw 2 Loosen the clamp screw and ad...

Page 17: ...from the tilt base and then attach it to the trimmer base 1 2 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 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 ...

Page 18: ... 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 1 2 3 4 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...

Page 19: ...rallel ruler When cutting move the tool with the parallel ruler flush 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 parallel ruler or if the side of the workpiece is not straight the parallel ruler cannot be used In this case firmly clamp a straight board to the work piece and use it as a guide against the plunge bas...

Page 20: ... 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 Tilt base assembly Plunge base assembly Offset base assembly Grip attach...

Page 21: ... 6E 1 4 Unit mm Drill point double flush trimming bit D A L1 L2 L3 L4 D A L1 L2 L3 L4 8 8 8 80 95 20 25 6 6 6 70 40 12 14 6E 1 4 Unit mm Corner rounding bit D A1 A2 L1 L2 L3 R D A1 A2 L1 L2 L3 R 8R 6 25 9 48 13 5 8 8RE 1 4 4R 6 20 8 45 10 4 4 4RE 1 4 Unit mm Chamfering bit D A θ L1 L2 L3 D A L1 L2 L3 θ 6 23 46 11 6 30 6 20 50 13 5 45 6 20 49 14 2 60 Unit mm ...

Page 22: ...R D A1 A2 L1 L2 L3 R 6 15 8 37 7 3 5 3 6 21 40 10 6 1 4 Unit mm Ball bearing chamfering bit D A1 A2 L1 L2 θ D A1 A2 L1 L2 θ 6 26 8 42 12 45 1 4 6 20 41 11 60 Unit mm Ball bearing beading bit D A1 A2 A3 L1 L2 L3 R D A1 A2 A3 L1 L2 L3 R 6 20 12 8 40 10 5 5 4 6 26 42 12 4 5 7 Unit mm Ball bearing cove beading bit D A1 A2 A3 A4 L1 L2 L3 R D A1 A2 A3 A4 L1 L2 L3 R 6 20 18 12 8 40 10 5 5 3 6 26 22 42 12...

Page 23: ...Ball bearing roman ogee bit D A1 A2 L1 L2 L3 R1 R2 D A1 A2 L1 L2 L3 R1 R2 6 20 8 40 10 4 5 2 5 4 5 6 26 42 12 3 6 Unit mm 23 ENGLISH ...

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