Makita 3612 Instruction Manual

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5Speed adjusting dialFor model 3612C only1003802The tool speed can be changed by turning the speedadjusting dial to a given number setting from 1 to 5.Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in thedirection of number 5. And lower speed is obtained whenit is turned in the direction of number 1.This allows the ideal speed to be selected for optimummaterial processing, i.e. the speed can be correctlyadjusted to suit the material and bit diameter.Refer to the table for the relationship between thenumber settings on the dial and the approximate toolspeed.Number12345RPM9,00012,00015,00019,00023,000003667CAUTION:• If the tool is operated continuously at low speedsfor a long time, the motor will get overloaded,resulting in tool malfunction.• The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as faras 5 and back to 1. Do not force it past 5 or 1, or thespeed adjusting function may no longer work.ASSEMBLYCAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.Installing or removing the bitCAUTION:• Install the bit securely. Always use only the wrenchprovided with the tool. A loose or overtightened bitcan be dangerous.• Do not tighten the collet nut without inserting a bit orinstall small shank bits without using a collet sleeve.Either can lead to breakage of the collet cone.123003670Insert the bit all the way into the collet cone. Press theshaft lock to keep the shaft stationary and use the wrenchto tighten the collet nut securely. When using router bitswith smaller shank diameter, first insert the appropriatecollet sleeve into the collet cone, then install the bit asdescribed above.To remove the bit, follow the installation procedure inreverse.OPERATIONCAUTION:• Before operation, always make sure that the toolbody automatically rises to the upper limit and thebit does not protrude from the tool base when thelock lever is loosened.• Before operation, always make sure that the chipdeflector is installed properly.1015267Set the tool base on the workpiece to be cut without thebit making any contact. Then turn the tool on and waituntil the bit attains full speed. Lower the tool body andmove the tool forward over the workpiece surface,keeping the tool base flush and advancing smoothly untilthe cutting is complete.When doing edge cutting, the workpiece surface shouldbe on the left side of the bit in the feed direction.1. Chip deflector1. Wrench2. Shaft lock3. Lock lever1. Speed adjustingdial