Trimmer
MODEL 3710
006628
DOUBLE
INSULATION
I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
WARNING:
For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model 3710
• Due to our continuing programme of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change
without notice.
• Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.
SYMBOLS END201-2 For European countries only
The following show the symbols used for the tool. Be Noise and Vibration
sure that you understand their meaning before use. The typical A-weighted sound pressure level is 79 dB (A).
...................Read instruction manual. Uncertainty is 3 dB(A).
The noise level under working may exceed 85 dB (A).
– Wear ear protection. –
...................DOUBLE INSULATION
The typical weighted root mean square acceleration
value is not more than 2.5 m/s2.
..................Only for EU countries
These values have been obtained according to
Do not dispose of electric equipment EN60745.
together with household waste EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
material! We declare under our sole responsibility that this product
is in compliance with the following standards of stand-
In observance of European Directive ardized documents, EN60745, EN55014, EN61000 in
2002/96/EC on waste electric and accordance with Council Directives, 73/23/EEC, 89/336/
electronic equipment and its EEC, 98/37/EC.
implementation in accordance with Yasuhiko Kanzaki CE 2005
national law, electric equipment that
have reached the end of their life
must be collected separately and
returned to an environmentally Director
compatible recycling facility. MAKITA INTERNATIONAL EUROPE LTD.
Intended use Michigan Drive, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK15
The tool is intended for flush trimming and profiling of 8JD, ENGLAND
wood, plastic and similar materials. Responsible manufacturer:
Power supply Makita Corporation Anjo Aichi Japan
The tool should be connected only to a power supply of
the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and
can only be operated on single-phase AC supply. They
are double-insulated in accordance with European
Standard and can, therefore, also be used from sockets
without earth wire.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES GEA001-2
WARNING:
Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term
“power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-
operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power
tool.
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12. Remove any adjusting key or wrench sures reduce the risk of starting the power
before turning the power tool on. A wrench tool accidentally.
or a key left attached to a rotating part of the
19. Store idle power tools out of the reach of
power tool may result in personal injury.
children and do not allow persons unfa-
13. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing miliar with the power tool or these instruc-
and balance at all times. This enables bet- tions to operate the power tool. Power
ter control of the power tool in unexpected sit- tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
uations. users.
14. Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth- 20. Maintain power tools. Check for misalign-
ing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, ment or binding of moving parts, break-
and gloves away from moving parts. age of parts and any other condition that
Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be may affect the power tools operation. If
caught in moving parts. damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by
15. If devices are provided for the connection
poorly maintained power tools.
of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly 21. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Prop-
used. Use of these devices can reduce dust- erly maintained cutting tools with sharp cut-
related hazards. ting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
Power tool use and care
22. Use the power tool, accessories and tool
16. Do not force the power tool. Use the cor-
bits etc. in accordance with these instruc-
rect power tool for your application. The
tions and in the manner intended for the
correct power tool will do the job better and
particular type of power tool, taking into
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
account the working conditions and the
17. Do not use the power tool if the switch work to be performed. Use of the power tool
does not turn it on and off. Any power tool for operations different from those intended
that cannot be controlled with the switch is could result in a hazardous situation.
dangerous and must be repaired.
Service
18. Disconnect the plug from the power
23. Have your power tool serviced by a quali-
source and/or the battery pack from the
fied repair person using only identical
power tool before making any adjust-
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
ments, changing accessories, or storing
safety of the power tool is maintained.
power tools. Such preventive safety mea-
1. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when 4. Check the bit carefully for cracks or damage
performing an operation where the cutting tool before operation. Replace cracked or damaged
may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Con- bit immediately.
tact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts 5. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all
of the tool “live” and shock the operator. nails from the workpiece before operation.
2. Wear hearing protection during extended period 6. Hold the tool firmly.
of operation.
7. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
3. Handle the bits very carefully.
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8. Make sure the bit is not contacting the work- 13. Do not touch the bit immediately after operation;
piece before the switch is turned on. it may be extremely hot and could burn your
9. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, let skin.
it run for a while. Watch for vibration or wob- 14. Always lead the power supply cord away from
bling that could indicate improperly installed bit. the tool towards the rear.
10. Be careful of the bit rotating direction and the 15. Do not smear the tool base carelessly with thin-
feed direction. ner, gasoline, oil or the like. They may cause
11. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool cracks in the tool base.
only when hand-held. 16. Draw attention to the need to use cutters of the
12. Always switch off and wait for the bit to come to correct shank diameter and which are suitable
a complete stop before removing the tool from for the speed of the tool.
workpiece.
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FUNCTIONAL
CAUTION:
DESCRIPTION • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before
adjusting or checking function on the tool.
1. Bit protrusion
2. Base
3. Clamping nut
4. Scale
5. Adjusting screw
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1. Wing bolt
2. Graduation
3. Wing nut
4. Trimmer shoe
5. Amount of chamfering
6. Base
CAUTION:
• With the tool unplugged and switch in the “OFF” position, rotate the collet
nut on the tool several times to be sure that the bit turns freely and does
not contact the base or trimmer shoe in any way.
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006614 Switch action
To start the tool, move the switch lever to the I (ON) position. To stop the tool,
move the switch lever to the O (OFF) position.
1. Switch lever
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before
carrying out any work on the tool.
006630 Installing trimmer shoe (after it has been removed from the tool)
1 NOTE:
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1. Wing nut
2. Spring washer
3. Base
4. Trimmer shoe
5. Flat washer
6. Bolt
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OPERATION
006633 Turn the tool on without the bit making any contact with the workpiece and wait
1 until the bit attains full speed. Then move the tool over the workpiece surface,
keeping the tool base and trimmer shoe flush with the sides of the workpiece.
NOTE:
• This tool can be used as a conventional trimmer when you remove the
trimmer shoe.
When doing edge cutting, the workpiece surface should be on the left side of
2 the bit in the feed direction.
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1. Trimmer shoe
2. Base
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2
3
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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 size, the kind
1 of workpiece and depth of cut. Before beginning the cut on 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
4 to check dimensions.
• When using the trimmer shoe, the straight guide or the trimmer guide, be
1. Feed direction sure to keep it on the right side in the feed direction. This will help to keep
2. Bit revolving direction it flush with the side of the workpiece.
3. Workpiece
4. Straight guide 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 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.
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006640 Remove the tool base from the tool. Loosen the wing bolts and secure the tool
base horizontally. Loosen the two screws on the tool base.
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2
1. Screws
2. Wing bolt
3. Base
4. Screwdriver
006641 Place the templet guide on the tool base. There are four convex portions on
the templet guide. Secure two of the four convex portions using the two
screws. Install the tool base on the tool.
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2 3
1. Template guide
2. Base
3. Convex portions
001988 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.
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2 NOTE:
• The workpiece will be cut a slightly different size from the templet. Allow
3 for the distance (X) between the router bit and the outside of the templet
guide. The distance (X) can be calculated by using the following
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equation:
10mm(3/8”) Distance (X) = (outside diameter of the templet guide - router bit diameter) / 2
1. Straight bit
2. Base
3. Templet
4. Distance (X)
5. Workpiece
6. Templet guide 10
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006617 Attach the guide plate to the straight guide with the bolt and the wing nut.
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2
3
4
1. Bolt
2. Guide plate
3. Straight guide
4. Wing nut
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1. Clamp screw (A)
2. Straight guide
3. Wing nut
4. Base
5. Wing bolt
006636
1. Wing nut
2. Guide plate
3. Straight guide
4. Center hole
5. Bolt
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006620 For cutting circles between 121 mm and 221 mm in radius.
1 NOTE:
• Circles between 172 mm and 186 mm in radius cannot be cut using this
guide.
4 2
5 3
1. Wing nut
2. Guide plate
3. Straight guide
4. Center hole
5. Bolt
006637 Align the center hole in the straight guide with the center 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 clockwise direction.
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1. Nail
2. Center hole
3. Straight guide
006638 Loosen the wing bolts and secure the tool base horizontally. Install the trimmer
1 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
2 adjusting screw (1 mm per turn). At the desired distance, tighten the clamp
screw (B) to secure the trimmer guide in place.
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1. Clamp screw (A)
2. Adjusting screw
3. Clamp screw (B)
4. Trimmer guide
5. Wing bolt
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001998 When cutting, move the tool with the guide roller riding the side of the work-
piece.
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3
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1. Workpiece
2. Bit
3. Guide roller
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before
attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.
1. Limit mark
006622 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, any other mainte-
nance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized Service Cent-
1 ers, always using Makita replacement parts.
1. Screwdriver
2. Brush holder cap
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ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
• These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified 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 regarding these accessories, ask your local Makita service center.
Router bits
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005121 Drill point double flush trimming bit
006488
mm
D A L1 L2 L3 L4
6 6
6 70 40 12 14
6E 1/4"
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005131 Ball bearing corner rounding bit
006466
mm
D A1 A2 L1 L2 L3 R
1 6
15 8 37 7 3.5 3
1E 1/4"
2 6
21 8 40 10 3.5 6
2E 1/4"
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Makita Corporation Anjo, Aichi, Japan
884630-229