MAKITA DRT52 (01) PDF Document

Note:

• Due to a continuing program of research and development, the specifications are subject to change without notice.

• Specifications and battery cartridge may differ from country to country.

• The weight may differ depending on the attachment(s), including the battery cartridge. The lightest and heaviest combinations, according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2014, are shown in the table.

Note: Some of the battery cartridges and chargers listed above may not be available depending on your region of residence.

WARNING: Only use the battery cartridges and chargers listed above. Use of any other battery cartridges and chargers may cause injury and/or fire.

The tool is intended for trimming the edge of laminate sheet or similar materials.

The symbols used for the equipment are as follows:

• A book icon: Read instruction manual.

• Goggles icon: Wear eye protection.

• Crossed-out wheeled bin with Ni-MH Li-ion: Only for EU countries. This indicates that waste electrical and electronic equipment, accumulators, and batteries should not be disposed of with household waste and must be collected separately according to environmental regulations.

Noise:

The typical A-weighted noise level determined according to EN62841-2-17:

• Sound pressure level (LpA): 81 dB (A)

• Sound power level (LWA): 89 dB (A)

• Uncertainty (K): 3 dB (A)

WARNING: Wear ear protection.

WARNING: The noise emission during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared value(s) depending on the ways in which the tool is used, especially what kind of workpiece is processed.

WARNING: Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the operator that are based on an estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time).

Vibration:

The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) determined according to EN62841-2-17:

• Work mode: rotation without load

• Vibration emission (ah): 2.5 m/s² or less

• Uncertainty (K): 1.5 m/s²

WARNING: The vibration emission during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared value(s) depending on the ways in which the tool is used, especially what kind of workpiece is processed.

WARNING: Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the operator that are based on an estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time).

WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

Work Area Safety

1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

3. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Personal Safety

1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.

2. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.

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.

6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts.

7. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used.

8. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles.

9. Always wear protective goggles to protect your eyes from injury when using power tools. The goggles must comply with ANSI Z87.1 in the USA, EN 166 in Europe, or AS/NZS 1336 in Australia/New Zealand. In Australia/New Zealand, it is legally required to wear a face shield to protect your face, too.

Power Tool Use and Care

1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application.

2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.

3. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.

4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.

5. Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.

6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed.

8. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

9. When using the tool, do not wear cloth work gloves which may be entangled.

1. Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform.

2. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutter may contact hidden wiring.

3. Only use a trimmer bit that is rated at least equal to the maximum speed marked on the tool.

4. The trimmer bit shank must match the designed collet chuck.

5. Wear hearing protection during extended period of operation.

6. Handle the trimmer bits very carefully.

7. Check the trimmer bit carefully for cracks or damage before operation. Replace cracked or damaged trimmer bit immediately.

8. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from the workpiece before operation.

9. Hold the tool firmly.

10. Keep hands away from rotating parts.

11. Make sure the trimmer bit is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is turned on.

12. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, let it run for a while. Watch for vibration or wobbling that could indicate improperly installed trimmer bit.

13. Be careful of the trimmer bit rotating direction and the feed direction.

14. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool only when hand-held.

15. Always switch off and wait for the trimmer bit to come to a complete stop before removing the tool from workpiece.

16. Do not touch the trimmer bit immediately after operation; it may be extremely hot and could burn your skin.

17. Do not smear the base carelessly with thinner, gasoline, oil or the like. They may cause cracks in the base.

18. Use trimmer bits of the correct shank diameter suitable for the speed of the tool.

19. Some material contains chemicals which may be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation and skin contact. Follow material supplier safety data.

20. Always use the correct dust mask/respirator for the material and application you are working with.

WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.

1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.

2. Do not disassemble or tamper with the battery cartridge. It may result in a fire, excessive heat, or explosion.

3. If operating time has become excessively shorter, stop operating immediately. It may result in a risk of overheating, possible burns and even an explosion.

4. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them out with clear water and seek medical attention right away. It may result in loss of your eyesight.

5. Do not short the battery cartridge: (1) Do not touch the terminals with any conductive material. (2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a container with other metal objects such as nails, coins, etc. (3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water or rain. A battery short can cause a large current flow, overheating, possible burns and even a breakdown.

6. Do not store and use the tool and battery cartridge in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 50 °C (122 °F).

7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn out. The battery cartridge can explode in a fire.

8. Do not nail, cut, crush, throw, drop the battery cartridge, or hit against a hard object to the battery cartridge. Such conduct may result in a fire, excessive heat, or explosion.

9. Do not use a damaged battery.

10. The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements. For commercial transports e.g. by third parties, forwarding agents, special requirement on packaging and labeling must be observed. Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the battery in such a manner that it cannot move around in the packaging.

11. When disposing the battery cartridge, remove it from the tool and dispose of it in a safe place. Follow your local regulations relating to disposal of battery.

12. Use the batteries only with the products specified by Makita. Installing the batteries to non-compliant products may result in a fire, excessive heat, explosion, or leak of electrolyte.

13. If the tool is not used for a long period of time, the battery must be removed from the tool.

14. During and after use, the battery cartridge may take on heat which can cause burns or low temperature burns. Pay attention to the handling of hot battery cartridges.

15. Do not touch the terminal of the tool immediately after use as it may get hot enough to cause burns.

16. Do not allow chips, dust, or soil stuck into the terminals, holes, and grooves of the battery cartridge. It may cause heating, catching fire, burst and malfunction of the tool or battery cartridge, resulting in burns or personal injury.

17. Unless the tool supports the use near high-voltage electrical power lines, do not use the battery cartridge near high-voltage electrical power lines.

18. Keep the battery away from children.

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 cartridge. Overcharging shortens the battery service life.

3. Charge the battery cartridge with room temperature at 10 °C – 40 °C (50 °F – 104 °F). Let a hot battery cartridge cool down before charging it.

4. When not using the battery cartridge, remove it from the tool or the charger.

5. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use it for a long period (more than six months).

CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries. Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that have been altered, may result in the battery bursting causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and charger.

CAUTION: Always switch off the tool before installing or removing the battery cartridge.

CAUTION: Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly when installing or removing the battery cartridge. Failure to do so may cause them to slip off your hands and result in damage and personal injury.

To install:

Align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click. If you can see the red indicator on the top of the button, it is not locked completely.

CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury.

CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted correctly.

To remove:

Slide the battery cartridge from the tool while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.

This feature is only for battery cartridges with an indicator.

Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indicate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps will light up for a few seconds.

NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the actual capacity.

NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when the battery protection system works.

The MAKITA DRT52 is equipped with a tool/battery protection system that automatically cuts off power to the motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will automatically stop during operation under one of the following conditions:

Overload protection:

When the battery is operated in a manner that causes it to draw an abnormally high current, the tool automatically stops without any indication. In this situation, turn the tool off and stop the application that caused the overload. Then turn the tool on to restart.

Overheat protection:

When the tool/battery is overheated, the tool stops automatically. In this situation, let the tool cool down before turning it on again. The indication lamp will blink when the tool is overheated.

Overdischarge protection:

When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops automatically. In this case, remove the battery from the tool and charge it.

Protections against other causes:

The protection system is also designed for other causes that could damage the tool. If the tool has been brought to a temporary halt or stop in operation, take the following steps to clear the causes:

1. Turn the tool off, and then turn it on again to restart.

2. Charge the battery(ies) or replace it/them with recharged battery(ies).

3. Let the tool and battery(ies) cool down.

If no improvement is found after these steps, contact your local Makita Service Center.

1. To turn on the tool, press the lock/unlock button. The tool turns into standby mode, and the green indication lamp lights up.

2. To start the tool, press the start/stop button while in standby mode.

3. To stop the tool, press the start/stop button again. The tool returns to standby mode.

4. To turn off the tool completely, press the lock/unlock button in standby mode.

NOTE: If the tool is left for 10 seconds without any operation in standby mode, it automatically turns off, and the indication lamp goes off.

NOTE: You can also stop and turn off the tool by pressing the lock/unlock button while the tool is operating.

The tool is equipped with electronic functions for easy operation.

Indication lamp: The indication lamp lights up green when the tool is in standby mode. NOTICE: When the tool is overheated, the indication lamp blinks. Cool down the tool fully before operating it again.

Soft start: The soft-start function minimizes start-up shock and makes the tool start smoothly.

CAUTION: Do not tighten the collet nut without inserting a trimmer bit, or the collet cone may break.

CAUTION: Use only the wrenches provided with the tool.

1. Insert the trimmer bit all the way into the collet cone.

2. Tighten the collet nut securely with the two wrenches.

3. To remove the bit, follow the installation procedure in reverse.

CAUTION: Use the correct size collet cone for the trimmer bit you intend to use.

CAUTION: Do not tighten the collet nut without installing a trimmer bit, or the collet cone may break.

1. Loosen the collet nut and remove it.

2. Replace the installed collet cone with the desired collet cone.

3. Reinstall the collet nut.

1. Loosen the thumb nut of the trimmer base.

2. Insert the tool into the trimmer base, aligning the rack on the tool with the spur gear on the trimmer base.

3. Tighten the thumb nut.

To remove the base, follow the installation procedure in reverse.

1. Loosen the thumb nut on the base.

2. Move the base up or down as desired by turning the adjusting screw.

3. After adjusting, tighten the thumb nut firmly to secure the base.

CAUTION: Always hold the tool firmly with one hand on housing. Do not touch the metal part.

1. Set the base on the workpiece to be cut without the trimmer bit making any contact.

2. Turn the tool on and wait until the trimmer bit attains full speed.

3. Move the tool forward over the workpiece surface, keeping the base flush and advancing smoothly until the cutting is complete.

NOTE: Moving the tool forward too fast may cause a poor quality of cut, or damage to the trimmer 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 of workpiece and depth of cut. Before beginning the cut on the actual workpiece, make a sample cut on a piece of scrap lumber to determine the appropriate feed speed.

Feed Direction:

• When doing edge cutting, the workpiece surface should be on the left side of the trimmer bit in the feed direction.

• When using 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 flush with the side of the workpiece.

The templet guide provides a sleeve through which the trimmer bit passes, allowing use of the trimmer with templet patterns.

1. Loosen the clamping screw and then remove the guide holder and the chip deflector.

2. Loosen the screws and remove the base protector.

3. Place the templet guide on the base, and place the base protector again. Then secure the base protector by tightening the screws.

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.

NOTE: The workpiece will be cut a slightly different size from the templet. Allow for the distance (X) between the trimmer bit and the outside of the templet guide. The distance (X) can be calculated by using the following equation: Distance (X) = (outside diameter of the templet guide – trimmer bit diameter) / 2

The straight guide is effectively used for straight cuts when chamfering.

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

2. Remove the guide holder and the chip deflector, then attach the straight guide with the clamping screw.

3. Loosen the wing nut on the straight guide and adjust the distance between the trimmer bit and the straight guide. At the desired distance, tighten the wing nut securely.

4. When cutting, move the tool with the straight guide flush with the side of the workpiece.

The trimmer guide is used for trimming curved cuts in veneers for furniture and the like.

1. Attach the chip deflector on the groove of the base.

2. Install the trimmer guide and guide holder on the base with the clamping screw (A).

3. Loosen the clamping screw (B) and adjust the distance between the trimmer bit and the trimmer guide by turning the adjusting screw (1 mm per turn). At the desired distance, tighten the clamping screw (B) to secure the trimmer guide in place.

4. When cutting, move the tool with the guide roller riding the side of the workpiece.

1. Loosen the thumb nut of the tilt base.

2. Insert the tool into the tilt base, aligning the rack on the tool with the spur gear on the tilt base.

3. Tighten the thumb nut.

To remove the base, follow the installation procedure in reverse.

Adjusting trimmer bit protrusion:

To adjust the bit protrusion, loosen the thumb nut and move the base up or down as desired by turning the adjusting screw. After adjusting, tighten the thumb nut firmly to secure the base.

Adjusting angle of base:

Loosen the wing bolts and adjust the angle of the base (5° per graduation) to obtain the desired cutting angle.

Adjusting amount of chamfering:

CAUTION: Turn off the tool, loosen the collet nut on the tool to be sure that the trimmer bit turns freely and does not contact the base or trimmer shoe in any way.

To adjust the amount of chamfering, loosen the wing nuts and adjust the trimmer shoe.

1. Set the base on the workpiece to be cut without the trimmer bit making any contact.

2. Turn the tool on and wait until the trimmer bit attains full speed.

3. Move the tool backward over the workpiece surface, keeping the base and trimmer shoe flush and advancing smoothly until the cutting is complete.

Feed Direction:

• When doing edge cutting, the workpiece surface should be on the underside of the trimmer bit in the feed direction.

• When using the trimmer shoe, 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 flush with the side of the workpiece.

Templet Guide:

1. Remove the tilt base from the tool, and remove the trimmer shoe from the tilt base.

2. Loosen the wing bolts and secure the base horizontally. Loosen the two screws on the base using a screwdriver.

3. Place the templet guide on the base, securing two of the four convex portions with two screws. Install the base on the tool.

4. Secure the templet to the workpiece and move the tool with the templet guide sliding along the side of the templet.

Straight Guide:

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

2. Remove the trimmer shoe from the tilt base. Loosen the wing bolts, secure the base horizontally, and then attach the straight guide with the clamping screw.

3. Loosen the wing nut on the straight guide and adjust the distance between the trimmer bit and the guide. Tighten the wing nut securely.

4. When cutting, move the tool with the straight guide flush with the side of the workpiece.

Trimmer Guide:

1. Remove the trimmer shoe from the tilt base. Loosen the wing bolts and secure the base horizontally.

2. Install the trimmer guide and guide holder on the base with the clamping screw (A).

3. Loosen the clamping screw (B) and adjust the distance between the trimmer bit and the trimmer guide by turning the adjusting screw. Tighten screw (B) to secure.

4. When cutting, move the tool with the guide roller riding the side of the workpiece.

CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.

NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.

To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.

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.

For assistance with 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

• Templet guide

• Collet cone

• Wrench 10

• Wrench 17

• Chip deflector

• Makita genuine battery and charger

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