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Makita 3901 User Manual

Makita 3901
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WARNING:
For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
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ENGLISH
Plate Joiner
MODEL 3901
004573
DOUBLE
INSULATION
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Makita 3901 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Voltage120V
No Load Speed30, 000 RPM
Input Power720W
Net Weight4.4 lbs
Overall Length10.5 inches
Collet Capacity1/4 inch

Summary

Specifications

Symbols and Operational Notes

Key Symbols and Their Meanings

Explains symbols for manual, double insulation, and EU waste disposal.

Intended Use, Power Supply, and European Info

Covers tool's purpose, power supply, noise, vibration, and EU compliance.

Safety Instructions

General Safe Operation Guidelines

Covers 22 essential safety points for tool usage, from work area to maintenance and repair.

Additional Safety Rules

Specific Safety Rules for Operation

Provides 18 additional safety rules, including blade handling, workpiece securing, and tool operation.

Functional Description

Depth of Cut and Angle Guide Adjustment

Details on adjusting cutting depth with stopper/screw and setting the angle guide height.

Fence Adjustment

Instructions for adjusting the fence angle between 0° and 90° using lock lever and scale.

Set Plate and Switch Action

Guidance on using the set plate for thin workpieces and operating the slide switch.

Assembly and Dust Management

Blade Installation and Removal

Step-by-step instructions for removing and installing the cutter or saw blade.

Dust Bag Attachment

How to attach, use, and empty the dust bag for dust collection.

Operation: Making Joints

Joint Preparation and Marking

Steps for fitting workpieces, marking slot centers, and notes on slot placement.

Clamping Workpieces for Joints

Guidance on how to clamp workpieces for different joint types like Miter or Frame.

Cutting Biscuit Slots

Aligning, switching on, and pushing the tool forward to cut slots in workpieces.

Advanced Joint Cutting

Instructions for specific joints like Corner, T-Butt, and methods for non-centered blades.

Operation: Trimming Panels

Panel Trimming Setup

Replacing the blade and removing rubber facing for trimming wall or ceiling panels.

Trimming Procedure

Setting depth, resting base, and feeding the tool to trim wall or ceiling panels safely.

Maintenance

Replacing Carbon Brushes

Instructions for checking, replacing, and maintaining carbon brushes.

Accessories

Recommended Accessories

Lists recommended accessories and attachments for the Makita tool.

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