Operation; Maintenance - Makita RP0900 Instruction Manual

Installing or removing the bit
► Fig.7
CAUTION:
• Install the bit securely. Always use only the
wrenches provided with the tool. A loose or
overtightened bit can be dangerous.
• Do not tighten the collet nut without inserting a
bit. It can lead to breakage of the collet cone.
Insert the bit all the way into the collet cone and tighten
the collet nut securely with the two wrenches.
Use the correct size collet cone for the bit which you
intend to use.
To remove the bit, follow the installation procedure in
reverse.

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 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.
► Fig.8: 1. Workpiece 2. Bit revolving direction
3. View from the top of the tool 4. Feed
direction
NOTE:
• Moving the tool forward too fast may cause
a poor 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, 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.9: 1. Feed direction 2. Bit revolving direction
3. Workpiece 4. Straight guide
Straight guide
► Fig.10
The straight guide is effectively used for straight cuts
when chamfering or grooving.
To install the straight guide, insert the guide bars into
the holes in the tool base. Adjust the distance between
the bit and the straight guide. At the desired distance,
tighten the wing bolts to secure the straight guide in
place.
► Fig.11: 1. Guide bar 2. Clamp screw 3. Straight
guide
When cutting, move the tool with the straight guide flush
with the side of the workpiece.
If the distance (A) 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 guide cannot be used. In this case, firmly clamp
a straight board to the workpiece and use it as a guide
against the router base. Feed the tool in the direction of
the arrow.
► Fig.12
Templet guide (Accessory)
► Fig.13
The templet guide provides a sleeve through which
the bit passes, allowing use of the tool with templet
patterns.
To install the templet guide, loosen the screws on the
tool base, insert the templet guide and then tighten the
screws.
► Fig.14: 1. Screw 2. Base 3. Template guide
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.15: 1. Bit 2. Base 3. Templet 4. Workpiece
5. Distance (X) 6. Outside diameter of the
templet guide 7. Templet guide
NOTE:
• The workpiece will be cut a slightly different
size 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
Dust nozzle set (Accessory)
► Fig.16: 1. Dust nozzle 2. Thumb screw
Use the dust nozzle for dust extraction. Install the dust
nozzle on the tool base using the thumb screw so that
protrusion on the dust nozzle fit to the notch in the tool
base.
Then connect a vacuum cleaner to the dust nozzle.
► Fig.17

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspec-
tion or maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks
may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be per-
formed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.
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