Makita M3601 Instruction Manual page 5

3. Lower the stopper pole until it makes contact with the
adjusting hex bolt. Align the depth pointer with the "0" graduation.
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Fig.3
► 1. Depth pointer 2. Screw 3. Stopper pole
4. Adjusting hex bolt 5. Stopper block
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Raise the stopper pole until the desired depth
of cut is obtained. The depth of cut is indicated on the
scale (1 mm per graduation) by the depth pointer. Then
tighten the screw to secure the stopper pole.
5. Your predetermined depth of cut can be obtained by
loosening the lock lever and then lowering the tool body until
the stopper pole makes contact with the adjusting hex bolt.
CAUTION:
Since excessive cutting may cause
overload of the motor or difficulty in controlling
the tool, the depth of cut should not be more than
15 mm (9/16") at a pass when cutting grooves
with an 8 mm (5/16") diameter bit.
CAUTION:
When cutting grooves with a 20
mm (13/16") diameter bit, the depth of cut should
not be more than 5 mm (3/16") at a pass.
CAUTION:
When you wish to cut grooves
more than 15 mm (9/16") deep with an 8 mm
(5/16") diameter bit or more than 5 mm (3/16")
deep with a 20 mm (13/16") diameter bit, make
several passes with progressively deeper bit
settings.
Stopper block
The stopper block has three adjusting hex bolts which
raise or lower 0.8 mm (approx. 1/32") per turn. You can
easily obtain three different depths of cut using these
adjusting hex bolts without readjusting the stopper pole.
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Fig.4
► 1. Depth pointer 2. Screw 3. Stopper pole
4. Adjusting hex bolt 5. Stopper block
1. Adjust the lowest hex bolt to obtain the deepest
depth of cut, following the method of "Adjusting the
depth of cut".
2. Adjust the two remaining hex bolts to obtain shal-
lower depths of cut. The differences in height of these
hex bolts are equal to the differences in depths of cut.
3. Turn the hex bolts to adjust the depth. The stopper
block is also convenient for making three passes with
progressively deeper bit settings when cutting deep
grooves.
NOTE: When using a bit having total length of 60 mm
(2-3/8") or more, or edge length of 35 mm (1-3/8") or
more, the depth of cut cannot be adjusted as previ-
ously mentioned. To adjust, proceed as follows:
1. Loosen the lock lever and carefully adjust bit
protrusion below the tool base to the desired
depth of cut by moving the tool body up or
down.
2. Retighten the lock lever to lock the tool body at
that depth of cut. Keep the tool body locked at
this position during use.
Since the bit always protrudes from the tool base, be
careful when handling the tool.
Adjusting the lock lever
The locked position of the lock lever is adjustable. To
adjust it, remove the screw securing the lock lever. The
lock lever will come off. Set the lock lever at the desired
angle. After adjustment, tighten the lock lever clockwise.
Fig.5
► 1. Lock lever 2. Screw
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