Router Safety Warnings; Functional Description - Makita RP1800 Instruction Manual

5. Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that
may affect the power tool's operation. If damaged,
have the power tool repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained power
tools.
6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to
be performed. Use of the power tool for operations
different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
8. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
9. When using the tool, do not wear cloth work
gloves which may be entangled. The entanglement
of cloth work gloves in the moving parts may result in
personal injury.
Service
1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool
is maintained.
2. Follow instruction for lubricating and changing
accessories.

Router safety warnings

1. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the cutter may contact its own cord.
Cutting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of
the power tool "live" and could give the operator an
electric shock.
2. Use clamps or another practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding
the work by your hand or against the body leaves it
unstable and may lead to loss of control.
3. The cutter bit shank must match the designed
collet chuck.
4. Only use a bit that is rated at least equal to the
maximum speed marked on the tool.
5. Wear hearing protection during extended period of
operation.
6. Handle the router bits very carefully.
7. Check the router bit carefully for cracks or
damage before operation. Replace cracked or
damaged bit immediately.
8. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all
nails from the workpiece before operation.
9. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
10. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
11. Make sure the router bit is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.
12. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, let it
run for a while. Watch for vibration or wobbling
that could indicate improperly installed bit.
13. Be careful of the router bit rotating direction and
the feed direction.
14. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
15. Always switch off and wait for the router bit to
come to a complete stop before removing the tool
from workpiece.
16. Do not touch the router bit immediately after
operation; it may be extremely hot and could burn
your skin.
17. Do not smear the tool base carelessly with thinner,
gasoline, oil or the like. They may cause cracks in
the tool base.
18. Some material contains chemicals which may be
toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation and
skin contact. Follow material supplier safety data.
19. Always use the correct dust mask/respirator for
the material and application you are working with.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained
from repeated use) replace strict adherence to safety
rules for the subject product. MISUSE or failure to
follow the safety rules stated in this instruction
manual may cause serious personal injury.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the
tool.
Adjusting the depth of cut (Fig. 1)
Place the tool on a flat surface. Loosen the lock lever and
lower the tool body until the bit just touches the flat
surface. Tighten the lock lever to lock the tool body.
Turn the stopper pole setting nut counterclockwise. Lower
the stopper pole until it makes contact with the adjusting
bolt. Align the depth pointer with the "0" graduation. The
depth of cut is indicated on the scale by the depth pointer.
While pressing the fast-feed button, raise the stopper pole
until the desired depth of cut is obtained. Minute depth
adjustments can be obtained by turning the adjusting
knob (1 mm per turn).
By turning the stopper pole setting nut clockwise, you can
fasten the stopper pole firmly.
Now, your predetermined depth of cut can be obtained by
loosening the lock lever and then lowering the tool body
until the stopper pole makes contact with the adjusting
hex bolt of the stopper block.
Nylon nut (Fig. 2)
The upper limit of the tool body can be adjusted by turning
the nylon nut.
CAUTION:
• Do not lower the nylon nut too low. The bit will protrude
dangerously.
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