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Mount the trimmer base with four screws and the grip 
attachment (optional accessory) with two screws on the 
offset base plate. 
Screw a bar type grip (optional accessory) onto the grip 
attachment. 

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011984 

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 
type grip, place it on the grip attachment and secure it 
with a screw. 

   

011986 

When using as a router only with a plunge 
base (optional accessory) 

 

CAUTION: 

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When using as a router, hold the tool firmly with 
both hands. 

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011855 

To use the tool as a router, install the tool on a plunge 
base (optional accessory) by pressing it down fully. 
Either knob type grip or bar type grip (optional 
accessory) can be used according to your work. 

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011856 

To use the bar type grip (optional accessory), loosen the 
screw and remove the knob type grip. 

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011857 

And then screw the bar type grip on the base. 

Adjusting the depth of cut when using the plunge 
base (optional accessory) 

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011983 

Place the tool on a flat surface. Loosen the lock lever and 
lower the tool body until the bit just touches the flat 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" graduation. The 
depth of cut is indicated on the scale by the depth pointer. 
While pressing the fast-feed button, raise the stopper 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 

1. Adjusting knob 
2. Lock lever 
3. Depth pointer 
4. Stopper pole 

setting nut 

5. Fast-feed button
6. Stopper pole 
7. Stopper block 
8. Adjusting bolt 

1. Bar type grip 

(optional 
accessory) 

1. Screw 
2. Knob 

1. Plunge base 
2. Grip 

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

Summary of Contents for RT0700C

Page 1: ...1 ENGLISH Original instructions INSTRUCTION MANUAL DOUBLE INSULATION IMPORTANT Read Before Using Trimmer RT0700C 011833...

Page 2: ...h European Standard and can therefore also be used from sockets without earth wire ENG905 1 Noise The typical A weighted noise level determined according to EN60745 Sound pressure level LpA 82 dB A So...

Page 3: ...Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock 8 When operating a power tool outdoors use an extension cord suitable for outdo...

Page 4: ...old power tool by insulated gripping surfaces because the cutter may contact its own cord Cutting a live wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool live and shock the operator 2 Use clamps or...

Page 5: ...d is kept constant even under load condition Soft start Soft start feature minimizes start up shock and makes the tool start smoothly Speed adjusting dial 1 011835 The tool speed can be changed by tur...

Page 6: ...contact Then turn the tool on and wait until the bit attains full speed Move the tool forward over the workpiece surface keeping the tool base flush and advancing smoothly until the cutting is comple...

Page 7: ...ce the tool on the templet and move the tool with the templet guide sliding along the side of the templet 1 2 3 4 5 6 10mm 3 8 7 011982 NOTE The workpiece will be cut a slightly different size from th...

Page 8: ...tween 121 mm and 221 mm in radius 1 2 3 4 5 001994 NOTE Circles between 172 mm and 186 mm in radius cannot be cut using this guide 1 2 3 011843 Align the center hole in the straight guide with the cen...

Page 9: ...Mounting the base protector which has been removed from the tilt base on the trimmer base allows the change of the trimmer base from the round base to a square base For another application remove the...

Page 10: ...ld in that position insert the bit into the collet cone on the shaft of the offset base from the opposite side and tighten the collet nut firmly with a wrench To remove the bit at replacement follow t...

Page 11: ...he knob type grip 1 011857 And then screw the bar type grip on the base Adjusting the depth of cut when using the plunge base optional accessory 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 011983 Place the tool on a flat surface...

Page 12: ...you to check dimensions When using the straight guide be sure to install it on the right side in the feed direction This will help to keep it flush with the side of the workpiece 1 2 3 4 001985 Strai...

Page 13: ...ol with templet patterns To install the templet guide loosen the screws on the tool base insert the templet guide and then tighten the screws 1 2 3 011852 Secure the templet to the workpiece Place the...

Page 14: ...r cracks may result Replacing carbon brushes 1 001145 Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly Replace when they wear down to the limit mark Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the...

Page 15: ...ice Center Straight 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 bas...

Page 16: ...2 14 8 8 8 80 95 20 25 011931 Corner rounding bit 005125 mm D A 1 L 1 L 2 R 25 48 13 8 8R 6 8RE 1 4 4R 6 4RE 1 4 20 A 2 9 8 45 10 L 3 5 4 4 006489 Chamfering bit 005126 mm D A L 1 L 2 L 3 6 6 6 20 49...

Page 17: ...5133 mm D A 1 A 2 A 3 L 1 L 2 L 3 R 6 6 5 5 4 4 5 10 12 7 26 12 8 42 20 12 8 40 006468 Ball bearing cove beading bit 005134 mm D A 1 A 2 A 4 L 1 L 2 L 3 R 6 6 5 5 3 5 10 12 5 26 22 8 42 20 18 8 A 3 12...

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