Makita RP1110CJ, Instruction Manual

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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 instruc-
tion manual may cause serious personal injury.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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 knob and
lower the tool body until the bit just touches the flat sur-
face. Tighten the lock knob 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” gradua-
tion. 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 adjust-
ing 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 knob and then lowering the tool body
until the stopper pole makes contact with the adjusting
bolt of the stopper block.
Nylon nut (Fig. 2)
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 required in relation to the base plate surface, turn
the nylon nut to lower the upper limit.
CAUTION:
• Since 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 at a pass when cutting
grooves with an 8 mm diameter bit.
• When cutting grooves with a 20 mm diameter bit, the
depth of cut should not be more than 5 mm at a pass.
• For extra-deep grooving operations, make two or three
passes with progressively deeper bit settings.
• Do not lower the nylon nut too low or the bit will pro-
trude dangerously.
Stopper block (Fig. 3)
The stopper block has three adjusting hex bolts which
raise or lower 0.8 mm per turn. You can easily obtain
three different depths of cut using these adjusting hex
bolts without readjusting the stopper pole.
Adjust the lowest hex bolt to obtain the deepest depth of
cut, following the method of “Adjusting depth of cut”.
Adjust the two remaining hex bolts to obtain shallower
depths of cut. The differences in height of these hex bolts
are equal to the differences in depths of cut.
To adjust the hex bolt height, turn the hex bolts with a
screwdriver or wrench. The stopper block is also conve-
nient for making three passes with progressively deeper
bit settings when cutting deep grooves.
Switch action (Fig. 4)
CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that
the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the
“OFF” position when released.
• Make sure that the shaft lock is released before the
switch is turned on.
To start the tool, depress the lock button and pull the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger and then
depress the lock button further. To stop the tool, pull the
switch trigger so that the lock button returns automati-
cally. Then release the switch trigger.
After releasing the switch trigger, the lock-off function
works to prevent the switch trigger from being pulled.
Speed adjusting dial (Fig. 5)
For RP1110C
The tool speed can be changed by turning the speed
adjusting dial to a given number setting from 1 to 5.
Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in the
direction of number 5. And lower speed is obtained when
it is turned in the direction of number 1.
This allows the ideal speed to be selected for optimum
material processing, i.e. the speed can be correctly
adjusted to suit the material and bit diameter.
Refer to the table for the relationship between the num-
ber settings on the dial and the approximate tool speed.
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CAUTION:
• The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far as 5
and back to 1. Do not force it past 5 or 1, or the speed
adjusting function may no longer work.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Installing or removing the bit (Fig. 6 & 7)
CAUTION:
• Install the bit securely. Always use only the wrench pro-
vided with the tool. A loose or overtightened bit can be
dangerous.
• Do not tighten the collet nut without inserting a bit. 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.
Number min
–1
1 8,000
2 12,000
3 16,000
4 20,000
5 24,000