Makita RP0910 Instruction Manual page 8

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.
Stopper block (Fig. 5)
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. Adjust the two remaining hex bolts to obtain shal-
lower depths of cut. The differences in height of these
hex bolts are equal to the differences in depths of cut. To
adjust the hex bolts, first loosen the hex nuts on the hex
bolts with the wrench and then turn the hex bolts. After
obtaining the desired position, tighten the hex nuts while
holding the hex bolts in that desired position. The stopper
block is also convenient for making three passes with
progressively deeper bit settings when cutting deep
grooves.
Switch action (Fig. 6)
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 con-
tinuous operation, pull the trigger and then depress the
lock button further.
To stop the tool, pull the trigger so that the lock-off button
returns automatically. Then release the trigger. After
releasing the trigger, the lock-off function works to pre-
vent the switch trigger from being pulled.
Speed adjusting dial (Fig. 7)
For RP1110C
The tool speed can be infinitely adjusted between 8,000
-1
and 24,000 min by turning the speed adjusting dial.
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 below for the relationship between the
number settings on the dial and the approximate rotating
speed.
Number
1
2
3
4
5
8
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.
Operation (Fig. 8)
• 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.
NOTE:
• Make sure that the tool raises automatically when the
lock knob is loosened. The position of the bit must be
higher than the tool base.
• Also, make sure that the dust guide is installed prop-
erly.
• Moving the tool forward too fast may cause a poor qual-
ity of cut, or damage to the bit or motor. Moving the tool
forward too slowly may burn and mar the cut. The
proper feed rate will depend on the bit size, the kind of
workpiece and depth of cut. Before beginning the cut
on the actual workpiece, it is advisable to make a sam-
ple cut on a piece of scrap lumber. This will show
exactly how the cut will look as well as enable you to
check dimensions.
• When using the straight guide, be sure to install it on
the right side in the feed direction. This will help to keep
it flush with the side of the workpiece.
Straight guide (Fig. 9, 10 & 11)
The straight guide is effectively used for straight cuts
when chamfering or grooving.
To install the straight guide, insert the guide bars into the
holes in the tool base. Adjust the distance between the
bit and the straight guide. At the desired distance, tighten
the lock screw to secure the straight guide in place.
When cutting, move the tool with the straight guide flush
with the side of the workpiece.
If the distance between the side of the workpiece and the
cutting position is too wide for the straight guide, the
straight guide cannot be used. In this case, firmly clamp
a straight board to the workpiece and use it as a guide
against the router base.
Templet guide (optional accessory)
(Fig. 12, 13 & 14)
The templet guide provides a sleeve through which the
bit passes, allowing use of the router with templet pat-
terns.
To install the templet guide, insert the templet guide into
-1
the tool base and then tighten the screws.
min
Secure the templet to the workpiece. Place the tool on
8,000
the templet and move the tool with the templet guide slid-
ing along the side of the templet.
12,000
16,000
20,000
24,000