Switch Action; Operation - Makita 3612BR Instruction Manual

By turning the nylon nut, the upper limit
of the tool body can be adjusted. When the
tip of the bit is retracted more than re-
quired in relation to the base plate surface,
turn the nylon nut to lower the upper limit.
CAUTION :
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Do not lower the nylon nut too low or the bit will protrude dangerously.
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Before operating the tool, check to be sure that the router automatically rises to the
upper limit.
0Since excessive cutting may cause overload of the motor or difficulty in controlling the
tool, the depth of cut should not be more than 15
mm
(5/8")
a t a
pass when cutting
grooves. When you wish to cut grooves more than 15 mm (5/8") deep, make several
passes with progressively deeper bit settings.
Switch
action
To start the tool, move the switch lever
to the "ON" position. To stop, move the
switch lever to the "OFF" position.
CAUTION
:
Make sure the shaft lock is released before
the switch is turned on.
Operation
0Set 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.
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When doing edge cutting, the workpiece surface should be on the left side of the bit in
the feed direction.
(see
the figure below).
Bit revolving
direction
Feed direction
(View from the top of the tool)
Correct bit feed direction
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