Makita RP1800 Instruction Manual

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4 ENGLISHService1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualifiedrepair person using only identical replacementparts. This will ensure that the safety of the powertool is maintained.2. Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-ing accessories.Router safety warnings1. Hold the power tool by insulated grippingsurfaces only, because the cutter may contactits own cord. Cutting a "live" wire may makeexposed metal parts of the power tool "live" andcould give the operator an electric shock.2. Use clamps or another practical way to secureand support the workpiece to a stable platform.Holding the work by your hand or against the bodyleaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.3. The cutter bit shank must match the designedcollet chuck.4. Only use a bit that is rated at least equal to themaximum speed marked on the tool.5. Wear hearing protection during extendedperiod of operation.6. Handle the router bits very carefully.7. Check the router bit carefully for cracks ordamage before operation. Replace cracked ordamaged bit immediately.8. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove allnails from the workpiece before operation.9. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.10. Keep hands away from rotating parts.11. Make sure the router bit is not contacting theworkpiece before the switch is turned on.12. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece,let it run for a while. Watch for vibration orwobbling that could indicate improperlyinstalled bit.13. Be careful of the router bit rotating directionand the feed direction.14. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the toolonly when hand-held.15. Always switch off and wait for the router bit tocome to a complete stop before removing thetool from workpiece.16. Do not touch the router bit immediately afteroperation; it may be extremely hot and couldburn your skin.17. Do not smear the tool base carelessly withthinner, gasoline, oil or the like. They maycause cracks in the tool base.18. Some material contains chemicals which may betoxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation andskin contact. Follow material supplier safety data.19. Always use the correct dust mask/respirator for thematerial and application you are working with.20. Place the tool on stable area. Otherwise fallingaccident may occur and cause an injury.21. Keep cord away from your foot or any objects.Otherwise an entangled cord may cause a fallingaccident and result in personal injury.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiaritywith product (gained from repeated use) replacestrict adherence to safety rules for the subjectproduct. MISUSE or failure to follow the safetyrules stated in this instruction manual may causeserious personal injury.FUNCTIONALDESCRIPTIONCAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before adjusting or checking functionon the tool.Adjusting the depth of cut12345678► 1. Adjusting knob 2. Lock lever 3. Stopper polesetting nut 4. Fast-feed button 5. Adjusting bolt6. Stopper block 7. Depth pointer 8. Stopper polePlace the tool on a flat surface. Loosen the lock leverand lower the tool body until the bit just touches the flatsurface. Tighten the lock lever to lock the tool body.Turn the stopper pole setting nut counterclockwise.Lower the stopper pole until it makes contact with theadjusting bolt. Align the depth pointer with the "0" grad-uation. The depth of cut is indicated on the scale by thedepth pointer.While pressing the fast-feed button, raise the stopperpole until the desired depth of cut is obtained. Minutedepth adjustments can be obtained by turning theadjusting knob (1 mm per turn).By turning the stopper pole setting nut clockwise, youcan fasten the stopper pole firmly.Now, your predetermined depth of cut can be obtainedby loosening the lock lever and then lowering the toolbody until the stopper pole makes contact with theadjusting hex bolt of the stopper block.