Operation; Straight Guide - Makita RP1800 Instruction Manual

Installing or removing the bit
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CAUTION:
Install the bit securely. Always use only the wrench
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provided with the tool. A loose or overtightened bit
can be dangerous.
Use always a collet which is suitable for the shank
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diameter of the bit.
Do not tighten the collet nut without inserting a bit
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or install small shank bits without using a collet
sleeve. Either can lead to breakage of the collet
cone.
Use only router bits of which the maximum speed,
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as indicated on the bit, does exceed the maximum
speed of the router.
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. When using
router bits with smaller shank diameter, first insert the
appropriate collet sleeve into the collet cone, then install
the bit as described above.
To remove the bit, follow the installation procedure in
reverse.

OPERATION

CAUTION:
Before operation, always make sure that the tool
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body automatically rises to the upper limit and the
bit does not protrude from the tool base when the
lock lever is loosened.
Before operation, always make sure that the chip
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deflector is installed properly.
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Always use both grips and firmly hold the tool by both
grips during operations.
Set the tool base on the workpiece to be cut without the
bit making any contact. Then turn the tool on and wait
until the bit attains full speed. Lower the tool body and
move the tool forward over the workpiece surface,
keeping the tool base flush and advancing smoothly until
the cutting is complete.
When doing edge cutting, the workpiece surface should
be on the left side of the bit in the feed direction.
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1. Workpiece
2. Bit revolving direction
3. View from the top of the tool
4. Feed direction
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NOTE:
Moving the tool forward too fast may cause a poor
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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 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 to check
dimensions.
When using the straight guide or the trimmer guide,
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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.
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Straight guide

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The straight guide is effectively used for straight cuts
when chamfering or grooving.
Install the straight guide on the guide holder with the
clamping screw (B). Insert the guide holder into the
holes in the tool base and tighten the clamping screw (A).
To adjust the distance between the bit and the straight
guide, loosen the clamping screw (B) and turn the fine
adjusting screw (1.5 mm per turn). At the desired
distance, tighten the clamping screw (B) to secure the
straight guide in place.
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Wider straight guide of desired dimensions may be
made by using the convenient holes in the guide to bolt
on extra pieces of wood.
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When using a large diameter bit, attach pieces of wood
to the straight guide which have a thickness of more
than 15 mm to prevent the bit from striking the straight
guide.
When cutting, move the tool with the straight guide flush
with the side of the workpiece.
If the distance between the side of the workpiece and
the cutting position is too wide for the straight guide, or if
the side of the workpiece is not straight, the straight
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