Makita M3602 Instruction Manual

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7 ENGLISHOPERATIONCAUTION: Before operation, always makesure that the tool body automatically rises tothe upper limit and the router bit does not pro-trude from the tool base when the lock lever isloosened.CAUTION: Before operation, always makesure that the chip deflector is installed properly.CAUTION: Always use both grips and firmlyhold the tool by both grips during operations.1Fig.7► 1. Chip deflectorSet the tool base on the workpiece to be cut withoutthe router bit making any contact. Then turn the tool onand wait until the router bit attains full speed. Lower thetool body and move the tool forward over the workpiecesurface, keeping the tool base flush and advancingsmoothly until the cutting is complete.When doing edge cutting, the workpiece surface shouldbe on the left side of the router bit in the feed direction.123442Fig.8► 1. Workpiece 2. Bit revolving direction 3. View fromthe top of the tool 4. Feed directionNOTE: Moving the tool forward too fast may causea poor quality of cut, or damage to the router bit ormotor. Moving the tool forward too slowly may burnand mar the cut. The proper feed rate will depend onthe router bit size, the kind of workpiece and depthof cut.Before beginning the cut on the actual workpiece, itis advisable to make a sample cut on a piece of scraplumber. This will show exactly how the cut will look aswell as enable you to check dimensions.NOTE: When using the straight guide or the trimmerguide, be sure to install it on the right side in the feeddirection. This will help to keep it flush with the side ofthe workpiece.12 34Fig.9► 1. Feed direction 2. Bit revolving direction3. Workpiece 4. Straight guideStraight guideThe straight guide is effectively used for straight cutswhen chamfering or grooving.Straight guide (Type A)Optional accessoryInstall the straight guide on the guide holder with thethumb screw (B). Insert the guide holder into the holesin the tool base and tighten the thumb screw (A). Toadjust the distance between the router bit and thestraight guide, loosen the thumb screw (B) and turn thefine adjusting screw. At the desired distance, tighten thethumb screw (B) to secure the straight guide in place.12B 3AFig.10► 1. Guide holder 2. Fine adjusting screw 3. Straightguide