Dust Extraction; Maintenance - Makita M3600 Instruction Manual

Templet guide
The templet guide provides a sleeve through which the
router 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.12
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.13: 1. Templet guide 2. Screws 3. Base plate
NOTE: The workpiece will be cut a slightly different
size from the templet. Allow for the distance (X)
between the router 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 - router bit diameter) / 2
► Fig.14: 1. Router bit 2. Base 3. Templet
4. Workpiece 5. Distance (X) 6. Outside
diameter of the templet guide 7. Templet
guide
Trimmer guide
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.
Trimmer guide (Type A)
Optional accessory
Install the trimmer guide on the guide holder with the
thumb screw (B). Insert the guide holder into the holes
in the tool base and tighten the thumb screw (A). To
adjust the distance between the router bit and the
trimmer guide, loosen the thumb screw (B) and turn the
fine adjusting screw. When adjusting the guide roller up
or down, loosen the thumb screw (C). After adjusting,
tighten all the thumb screws securely.
► Fig.15: 1. Guide holder 2. Fine adjusting screw
3. Trimmer guide 4. Guide roller
Trimmer guide (Type B)
Optional accessory
Install the trimmer guide on the straight guide with the
thumb screws (B). Insert the straight guide into the
holes in the tool base and tighten the thumb screw (A).
To adjust the distance between the router bit and the
trimmer guide, loosen the thumb screws (B). When
adjusting the guide roller up or down, loosen the thumb
screw (C). After adjusting, tighten all the thumb screws
securely.
► Fig.16: 1. Guide roller 2. Trimmer guide
When cutting, move the tool with the guide roller riding
the side of the workpiece.
► Fig.17: 1. Router bit 2. Guide roller 3. Workpiece
Dust cover (For tool with the knob)
Optional accessory
Dust cover prevents sawdust from being drawn into the
tool in the inverted position.
Install the dust cover as illustrated when using the tool
with a router stand available in the market.
Remove it when using the tool in the normal position.
► Fig.18: 1. Screw 2. Dust cover
Spacer (For tool with the knob)
Optional accessory
The spacer prevents the router bit from dropping into the
chuck when replacing the router bit in the inverted position.
Insert the spacer as illustrated when using the tool with
a router stand available in the market.
► Fig.19: 1. Collet nut 2. Collet cone 3. Spacer

Dust extraction

Optional accessory
Use the vacuum head for dust extraction.
► Fig.20: 1. Vacuum head
Installing the vacuum head
► Fig.21: 1. Support 2. Lock lever
1. Raise the lock lever of the vacuum head.
2.
Place the vacuum head on the tool base so that its
top will be caught in the hook on the tool base.
3. Insert the supports on the vacuum head into the
hooks on the front of the tool base.
4. Push down the lock lever onto the tool base.
5. Connect a vacuum cleaner to the vacuum head.
► Fig.22
Removing the vacuum head
1. Raise the lock lever.
2. Pull the vacuum head out of the tool base while
holding the supports between thumb and finger.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
Replacing carbon brushes
► Fig.23: 1. Limit mark
Check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace them when they wear down to the limit mark.
Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the
holders. Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the
same time. Use only identical carbon brushes.
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