Operation; Maintenance - Makita 3601B Instruction Manual

OPERATION

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. 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.
► Fig.6: 1. Workpiece 2. Bit revolving direction
3. View from the top of the tool 4. Feed
direction
NOTE:
• Moving the tool forward too fast may cause
a poor quality 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
sample 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 or the trimmer
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.
► Fig.7: 1. Feed direction 2. Bit revolving direction
3. Workpiece 4. Straight guide
Straight guide
► Fig.8
The straight guide is effectively used for straight cuts
when chamfering or grooving.
To install the straight guide, insert the guide bar into
the holes in the tool base until the notch in the guide
bar reaches just under the wing bolt (B). Then tighten
wing bolt (B). Loosen the wing bolt (A) and adjust the
distance between the bit and the straight guide. At the
desired distance, tighten the wing bolt (A) to secure the
straight guide in place.
► Fig.9: 1. Wing bolt (B) 2. Wing bolt (A) 3. Straight
guide 4. Guide bar
When cutting, move the tool with the straight guide flush
with the side of the workpiece.
Templet guide (Accessory)
► Fig.10
The templet guide provides a sleeve through which
the bit passes, allowing use of the tool with templet
patterns.
To install the templet guide, screw the templet guide on
the base plate.
► Fig.11: 1. Base plate 2. Templet guide
Secure the templet to the workpiece. Place the tool on
the templet and move the tool with the templet guide
sliding along the side of the templet.
► Fig.12: 1. Bit 2. Base 3. Templet 4. Workpiece
5. Distance (X) 6. Outside diameter of the
templet guide 7. Templet guide
NOTE:
• The workpiece will be cut a slightly different
size from the templet. Allow for the distance (X)
between the bit and the outside of the templet
guide. The distance (X) can be calculated by
using the following equation:
Distance (X) = (outside diameter of the templet
guide - bit diameter) / 2
Trimmer guide (Accessory)
► Fig.13
Trimming, curved cuts in veneers for furniture and the
like can be done easily with the trimmer guide. The
guide roller rides the curve and assures a fine cut.
Install the trimmer guide on the tool base with the wing
bolts (B). Loosen the wing bolt (A) and adjust the dis-
tance between the bit and the trimmer guide by turning
the fine adjusting screw (1.5 mm per turn). At the
desired distance, tighten the wing bolt (A) to secure the
trimmer guide in place. When adjusting the guide roller
up or down, loosen the wing bolt (C). After adjusting it,
tighten the wing bolt (C) securely.
► Fig.14: 1. Wing bolt (B) 2. Fine adjusting screw
3. Wing bolt (A) 4. Trimmer guide 5. Wing
bolt (C) 6. Guide roller
When cutting, move the tool with the guide roller riding
the side of the workpiece.
► Fig.15: 1. Bit 2. Guide roller 3. Workpiece
Connecting a vacuum
cleaner
► Fig.16: 1. Vacuum hose 2. Vacuum cleaner
► Fig.17: 1. Screwdriver 2. Screw 3. Hole 4. Vacuum
hose 5. Router base
Connect a vacuum hose to the tool and further connect
another end of it to the vacuum cleaner. Secure the
hose to the router base with a screw in the figure.
► Fig.18: 1. Hose 2. Joint 3. Vacuum hose 4. Outer
diameter ø32 mm 5. Inner diameter ø38 mm
Connect another end of the hose to the vacuum cleaner
hose of 38 mm in inner diameter using a joint.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspec-
tion or maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks
may result.
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