Cutout Tool
MODEL 3706
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.
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damaged cords immediately. Damaged
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
16. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for
your application. The correct tool will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.
8. When operating a power tool outside, use
an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A”
or “W”. These cords are rated for outdoor
use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
17. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it
on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
Personal Safety
9. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use tool while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
18. Disconnect the plug from the power
source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the tool.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the tool accidentally.
19. Store idle tools out of reach of children
and other untrained persons. Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
10. Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth-
ing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep
your hair, clothing, and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
20. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting
tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely
to bind and are easier to control.
11. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch
is off before plugging in. Carrying tools with
your finger on the switch or plugging in tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
21. Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the tools
operation. If damaged, have the tool ser-
viced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools.
12. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches
before turning the tool on. A wrench or a
key that is left attached to a rotating part of
the tool may result in personal injury.
22. Use only accessories that are recom-
mended by the manufacturer for your
model. Accessories that may be suitable for
one tool, may become hazardous when used
on another tool.
13. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. Proper footing and
balance enables better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
SERVICE
14. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must
be used for appropriate conditions. Ordinary
eye or sun glasses are NOT eye protection.
23. Tool service must be performed only by
qualified repair personnel. Service or main-
tenance performed by unqualified personnel
could result in a risk of injury.
24. When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance instructions may create a risk of
electric shock or injury.
Tool Use and Care
15. Use clamps or other practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the work by hand or
against your body is unstable and may lead
to loss of control.
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USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD: Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your
product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage num-
ber, the heavier the cord.
Table 1: Minimum gage for cord
Volts
120 V
Total length of cord in feet
Ampere Rating
25 ft.
50 ft.
100 ft.
150 ft.
More Than
Not More Than
AWG
0
6
10
12
6
18
18
16
14
16
16
16
12
16
14
14
14
12
12
10
12
16
Not Recommended
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
USB049-2
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from
repeated use) replace strict adherence to cutout tool safety
rules. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer
serious personal injury.
1. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire
will make exposed metal parts of the tool
“live” and shock the operator.
6. Do not cut metal objects such as nails and
screws. Inspect for and remove all nails,
screws and other foreign material from
the workpiece before operation.
7. Check that the bit is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.
Always hold the tool with two hands while
switching the tool on. The motor torque
can cause the tool to turn.
2. Wear eye protection and dust mask.
3. Ventilate your work area adequately.
4. Check the bit carefully for cracks or dam-
age before operation. Replace cracked or
damaged bit immediately.
8. Before using the tool on an actual work-
piece, let it run for a while. Watch for
vibration or wobbling that could indicate
improperly installed bit.
5. Check for the proper clearance beneath
the workpiece before cutting so that the
bit will not strike a hard surface such as
the floor, workbench, etc.
9. Make sure that the shaft lock is released
before the switch is turned on.
4
10. Always use with the shoe securely
attached to the tool and positioned flat
and firmly against the workpiece.
16. Always switch off and wait for the bit to
come to a complete stop before removing
the bit from workpiece.
11. Hold the tool firmly.
17. Do not touch the bit or the workpiece
immediately after operation; it may be
extremely hot and could burn your skin.
12. Do not perform any operation using your
hands to support or guide the workpiece.
18. Always lead the power supply cord away
from the tool towards the rear.
13. Keep hands away from moving parts.
14. Do not use this tool for drilling.
19. Some material contains chemicals which
may be toxic. Take caution to prevent
working dust inhalation and skin contact.
Follow material supplier safety data.
15. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the
tool only when hand-held.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this
instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.
SYMBOLS
USD201-2
The followings show the symbols used for tool.
V .......................volts
....................no load speed
n
˚
A .......................amperes
....................Class II Construction
Hz .....................hertz
.../min................revolutions or reciprocation per
minute
................alternating current
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FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the
tool.
001624
Adjusting depth of cut
To adjust the shoe, turn the thumb screw to loosen. Slide the
shoe to the desired position and tighten the thumb screw
securely. Check for the proper clearance beneath the work-
piece before cutting so that the bit will not strike a hard sur-
face such as the floor, workbench, etc.
1
2
1. Shoe
2. Thumb screw
Switch action
CAUTION:
•
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the
switch lever actuates properly and returns to the ''OFF''
position.
001625
To start the tool, move the switch lever to the ''ON'' position.
To stop the tool, move the switch lever to the ''OFF'' position.
This can be done in the forward area of the switch lever or by
bumping off the rear area of the switch lever.
OFF
ON
1
2
1. Switch lever
2. Bump off switch
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Installing or removing bit
CAUTION:
•
Do not tighten the collet nut without inserting a bit, or the
collet cone will break.
6
•
When using the bit with 6.35 mm (1/4”) shank diameter,
first remove the adapter from the collet cone, then install
the bit.
001626
To install the bit, insert the bit all the way into the collet cone.
Press the shaft lock to keep the shaft stationary and use the
wrench to tighten the collet nut securely.
4
1
5
6
2
3
To remove the bit, follow the installation procedure in reverse.
7
1. Bit
2. Collet nut
3. Shaft lock
4. Adapter
5. Wrench
6. Loosen
7. Tighten
OPERATION
CAUTION:
•
•
Avoid forcing the bit to bend or twist. It may snap.
Before turning the tool on, make sure the bit and collet
nut are securely tightened.
001627
Hold the tool secure with the bit pointing in a safe direction
not contacting any surface and slide the switch to the ''ON''
position. Wait until the tool attains full speed.
When starting the multipurpose bit into the material, hold the
tool at approximately a 45 degree angle with the edge of the
shoe base contacting the material.
001628
Carefully bring the tool to a straight position so the shoe
base is in full contact with the material.
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001629
When inserting the drywall guide bit into the drywall, care-
fully insert the bit straight until the shoe base is in full contact
with the material.
Move the tool slowly with a constant pressure in a clockwise
direction to make the cut.
001630
When cutting straight line, clamp a straight board firmly to
the material and use it as a guide. Move the tool in the direc-
tion of the arrow with the shoe base flush with the side of the
guide board.
When the cut is complete, turn the tool off and wait for the bit
to stop rotating and then carefully remove it from the mate-
rial.
NOTE:
1. When using this tool, the rotating action causes the tool
to pull. The less pressure applied to the tool causes less
pull and provides a more accurate cut. Excessive pres-
sure or fast cutting can cause the bit to dull or break pre-
mature.
2. When cutting drywall around outlet boxes, cut in a coun-
terclockwise direction for ease of cut.
3. The standard bit included with this tool is for cutting dry-
wall only. When cutting materials other than drywall, do
not use the standard drywall guide bit.
Circular guide
Circular cutting diameters: 10 cm (4”) - 34 cm (13-3/8”)
OPERATION
001631
Installing circular guide
2
Release the thumb screw which serves to secure the shoe.
3
4
1
1. Shoe
2. Loosen
3. Tighten
4. Thumb screw
8
001632
Align the projections in the circular guide with the grooves in
the shoe, and secure the shoe and circular guide using the
thumb screw.
2
3
1
1. Shoe
2. Circular guide
3. Projections
001633
To adjust the cutting depth, proceed first by loosening the
thumb screw and then by sliding the shoe and circular guide
together. After completion of the adjustment, tighten the
thumb screw securely.
2
3
1
1. Shoe
2. Circular guide
3. Thumb screw
OPERATION
001634
Operation
Loosen the knob, and adjust its position in accordance with
the size of the circle to be cut. (The hole dimensions to be cut
are indicated on the side of the circular guide as a general
guideline.) After completion of the adjustment, tighten the
knob securely.
1
3
2
1. Knob
2. Tighten
3. Loosen
001635
Insert the end of the knob into the center of the circle to be
cut, and proceed to cut in a clockwise direction.
1
1. Knob
OPERATION
9
Vacuum cover
Cleaner operations can be performed by connecting the cut-
out tool to Makita vacuum cleaner or dust collector.
OPERATION
001636
Installing vacuum cover
1
Loosen the thumb screw and remove the shoe. Attach the
vacuum cover, and fasten it securely using the thumb screw.
2
1. Thumb screw
2. Vacuum cover
OPERATION
001637
Installing vacuum cover with circular guide
1
Release the thumb screw which serves to secure the vac-
uum cover. Align the projections in the circular guide with the
grooves in the vacuum cover, and secure the vacuum cover
and circular guide using the thumb screw.
2
3
1. Circular guide
2. Projections
3. Vacuum cover
001638
To adjust the cutting depth, proceed first by loosening the
thumb screw and then by sliding the vacuum cover and circu-
lar guide together. After completion of the adjustment, tighten
the thumb screw securely.
1
2
4
5
3
1. Circular guide
2. Thumb screw
3. Vacuum cover
4. Loosen
5. Tighten
OPERATION
10
001639
Connecting to Makita vacuum cleaner or dust
collector
1
Connect the hose of a vacuum cleaner/dust collector to the
dust nozzle. When connecting to Makita vacuum cleaner, an
optional hose 28 mm (1-1/8”) in inner diameter is necessary.
2
3
1. Vacuum cover
2. Hose 28
3. Hose for vacuum cleaner
001640
When connecting to Makita dust collector, connect the hose
for the dust collector directly to the dust nozzle.
1
2
3
1. Vacuum cover
2. Hose 28
3. Dust collector
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
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.
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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.
•
•
•
•
•
•
Collet cone 1/4”
Adapter 1/8” - 1/4”
Drywall guide bit 1/4” and 1/8”
Wrench 17
Circular guide
Vacuum cover
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WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples
of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this
type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those
dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
Warranty Policy
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of
defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase.
Should any trouble develop during this one year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of
Makita’s Factory or Authorized Service Centers. If inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective
workmanship or material, Makita will repair (or at our option, replace) without charge.
This Warranty does not apply where:
• repairs have been made or attempted by others:
• repairs are required because of normal wear and tear:
• the tool has been abused, misused or improperly maintained:
• alterations have been made to the tool.
IN NO EVENT SHALL MAKITA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
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