ADJUSTMENTS & OPERATION
Installing Plunge Base/Using as a Router
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Place the tool on a flat surface. Loosen the
plunge base lock lever (A) Fig.13 and lower
the tool body until the bit just touches the flat
surface. Tighten the plunge base lock lever
to lock the tool body.
Turn counterclockwise to loosen the stopper
pole setting nut (B) Fig.13. Lower the stopper
pole (C) until it makes contact with the
adjusting bolt (D). Align the depth pointer (E)
with the "0" graduation on the scale behind it.
The depth of cut is indicated on the scale by
the depth pointer.
Press and hold the fast-feed button (F)
Fig.13, raise the stopper pole (C) until the
desired depth of cut is obtained. Small depth
adjustments can be made by turning the
adjusting knob (G) (1mm per turn).
By turning the stopper pole setting nut (B)
Fig.13 clockwise, you can fasten the stopper
pole (C) firmly. Now, your predetermined depth of cut can be obtained by loosening the
plunge base lock lever (A) and then lowering the tool body until the stopper pole (C) makes
contact with the adjusting bolt (D) of the adjusting bolts stopper block.
Always firmly hold the tool by both grip handles during operation. 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.
Using Template Guide Adaptor with Plunge Base
It is possible to buy and install an optional Template Guide Adaptor on this plunge base. It
is recommended to purchase Makita Template Guide model 321492-3.
Installing/Using Straight Guide on Plunge Base
The straight guide is used for straight-line cuts when chamfering or grooving.
Before installation, the straight guide must be set up as shown in Fig.7. Attach the straight
guide plate (A) Fig.7 to the straight guide (B) with the carriage bolt, washer, wing nut as
shown.
Figure 13
