Operation - Makita RP0910 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.
Do not tighten the collet nut without inserting a bit.
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It can lead to breakage of the collet cone.
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.
A 8 mm or 6.35 mm collet cone is factory installed on
the tool. When using router bits with other shank
diameter, use the correct size collet cone for the bit
which you intend to use.
To remove the bit, follow the installation procedure in reverse.
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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 knob is loosened.
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:
Make sure that the dust guide is installed properly.
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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.
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When using the straight guide, be sure to install it
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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 (optional accessory)
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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
lock screw to secure the straight guide in place.
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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 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.
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Templet guide (optional accessory)
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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.
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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.
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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
Connecting to Makita vacuum cleaner
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Cleaner operations can be performed by connecting the
tool to Makita vacuum cleaner.
Insert the nozzle assembly and the dust nozzle
assembly into the tool. Also, the dust nozzle assembly
can be inserted into the tool base directly in accordance
with the operation.
When connecting to Makita vacuum cleaner (Model
407), an optional hose 28 mm in inner diameter is
necessary.