Makita 3612 Instruction Manual page 10

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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.
Fig.10
Straight guide (optional accessory)
Fig.11
The straight guide is effectively used for straight cuts
when chamfering or grooving.
Install the straight guide on the guide holder with the wing
bolt (B). Insert the guide holder into the holes in the tool
base and tighten the wing bolt (A). To adjust the distance
between the bit and the straight guide, loosen the wing
bolt (B) and turn the fine adjusting screw (1.5 mm per
turn). At the desired distance, tighten the wing bolt (B) to
secure the straight guide in place.
Fig.12
Wider straight guide of desired dimensions may be made
by using the convenient holes in the guide to bolt on extra
pieces of wood.
Fig.13
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.
Templet guide (optional accessory)
Fig.14
The templet guide provides a sleeve through which the
bit passes, allowing use of the tool with templet patterns.
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For tool without lock plate
To install the templet guide, loosen the screws on the tool
base, insert the templet guide and then tighten the
screws.
Fig.15
For tool with lock plate
To install the templet guide, pull the lock plate lever and
insert the templet guide.
Fig.16
Secure the templet to the workpiece. Place the tool on
the templet and move the tool with the templet guide
sliding along the side of the templet.
Fig.17
NOTE:
The workpiece will be cut a slightly different size
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from the templet. Allow for the distance (X)
between the bit and the outside of the templet guide.
The distance (X) can be calculated by using the
following equation:
Distance (X) = (outside diameter of the templet
guide - bit diameter) / 2
Trimmer guide (optional accessory)
Fig.18
Trimming, curved cuts in veneers for furniture and the
like can be done easily with the trimmer guide. The guide
roller rides the curve and assures a fine cut.
Install the trimmer guide on the guide holder with the
wing bolt (B). Insert the guide holder into the holes in the
tool base and tighten the wing bolt (A). To adjust the
distance between the bit and the trimmer guide, loosen
the wing bolt (B) and turn the fine adjusting screw (1.5
mm per turn). When adjusting the guide roller up or down,
loosen the wing bolt (C). After adjusting, tighten all the
wing bolts securely.
Fig.19
When cutting, move the tool with the guide roller riding
the side of the workpiece.
Fig.20
Dust cover (Accessory)
Fig.21
To suit the tool when using in the inverted position with
Makita Router Stand.
This accessory prevents sawdust from being drawn
through the tool in the inverted position.
It is not recommended for use in the normal position.
However, we do recommend its use in the inverted mode.
Fit as shown in the figure.
Spacer (Accessory)
Fig.22
When operating the tool in the inverted position with the
Makita Router Stand, use the spacer.
The spacer prevents the router bit from dropping in to the
chuck when replacing the bit.