Makita 3612C Instruction Manual page 6

By turning the knob, the upper limit of the
tool body can be adjusted. When the tip of
the bit is retracted more than required in
relation to the base plate surface, turn the
knob to lower the upper limit.
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 20 mm (25/32") a t a pass when cutting
grooves. When you wish to cut grooves more than 20 mm (25/32") deep, make several
passes with progressively deeper bit settings.
.Do not lower the knob too low. The bit will protrude dangerously.
Stopper
The stopper has three adjusting hex bolts
which raise or lower
0.8
mm (about 1/32")
per turn. You can easily obtain three dif-
ferent 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, following the
method of "Adjusting depth of cut".
Adjust the two remaining hex bolts to
obtain shallower depths of cut. The dif-
ferences 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 hold-
ing 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
To start the tool, move the switch lever to
the "ON"
position. To stop, move the
Switch
lever
switch lever to the "OFF" position.
CAUTION :
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Make sure the shaft lock is released before the switch is turned on.
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Hold the tool firmly when turning off the tool, to overcome the reaction.
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