Operation - Makita RP1800 Instruction Manual

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CAUTION:
If the tool is operated continuously at low speeds
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for a long time, the motor will get overloaded,
resulting in tool malfunction.
The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far
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as 6 and back to 1. Do not force it past 6 or 1, or
the speed adjusting function may no longer work.
Lighting up the lamps
For model RP1800F, RP1801F, RP2300FC,RP2301FC
only
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CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the source of light
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directly.
Pull the switch trigger to turn on the light. The lamp
keeps on lighting while the switch trigger is being pulled.
The lamp turns off 10 - 15 seconds after releasing the
trigger.
NOTE:
Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of lamp.
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Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or it
may lower the illumination.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
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.
Use always a collet which is suitable for the shank
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diameter of the bit.
Do not tighten the collet nut without inserting a bit or
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install small shank bits without using a collet sleeve.
Either can lead to breakage of the collet cone.
Use only router bits of which the maximum speed,
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as indicated on the bit, does exceed the maximum
speed of the router.
Insert the bit all the way into the collet cone. Press the
shaft lock to keep the shaft stationary and use the
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wrench to tighten the collet nut securely. When using
router bits with smaller shank diameter, first insert the
appropriate collet sleeve into the collet cone, then install
the bit as described above.
To remove the bit, follow the installation procedure in
reverse.

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 lever is loosened.
Before operation, always make sure that the chip
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deflector is installed properly.
Fig.8
Always use both grips and firmly hold the tool by both
grips during operations.
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:
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.
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