Makita RT0700C Instruction Manual page 12

When using as a router only with a
plunge base (optional accessory)
CAUTION:
• When using as a router, hold the tool irmly with
both hands.
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► 1. Plunge base 2. Grip
To use the tool as a router, install the tool on a plunge
base (optional accessory) by pressing it down fully.
Either knob type grip or bar type grip (optional acces-
sory) can be used according to your work.
► 1. Screw 2. Knob
To use the bar type grip (optional accessory), loosen the
screw and remove the knob type grip.
► 1. Bar type grip (optional accessory)
And then screw the bar type grip on the base.
Adjusting the depth of cut when
using the plunge base (optional
accessory)
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► 1. Adjusting knob 2. Lock lever 3. Depth pointer
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Place the tool on a lat surface. Loosen the lock lever
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and lower the tool body until the bit just touches the lat
surface. Tighten the lock lever to lock the tool body.
Turn the stopper pole setting nut counterclockwise.
Lower the stopper pole until it makes contact with the
adjusting bolt. Align the depth pointer with the "0" grad-
uation. The depth of cut is indicated on the scale by the
depth pointer.
While pressing the fast-feed button, raise the stopper
pole until the desired depth of cut is obtained. Minute
depth adjustments can be obtained by turning the
adjusting knob (1 mm per turn).
By turning the stopper pole setting nut clockwise, you
can fasten the stopper pole irmly.
Now, your predetermined depth of cut can be obtained
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by loosening the lock lever and then lowering the tool
body until the stopper pole makes contact with the
adjusting hex bolt of the stopper block.
Always irmly hold the tool by both grip during operation.
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 lush 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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4. Stopper pole setting nut 5. Fast-feed button
6. Stopper pole 7. Stopper block 8. Adjusting bolt
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