Makita RP1800 Instruction Manual page 11

Straight guide
Fig.10
The straight guide is effectively used for straight cuts
when chamfering or grooving.
Install the straight guide on the guide holder with the
clamping screw (B). Insert the guide holder into the
holes in the tool base and tighten the clamping screw
(A). To adjust the distance between the bit and the
straight guide, loosen the clamping screw (B) and turn
the fine adjusting screw (1.5 mm per turn). At the
desired distance, tighten the clamping screw (B) to
secure the straight guide in place.
Fig.11
Wider straight guide of desired dimensions may be
made by using the convenient holes in the guide to bolt
on extra pieces of wood.
Fig.12
When using a large diameter bit, attach pieces of wood
to the straight guide which have a thickness of more
than 15 mm to prevent the bit from striking the straight
guide.
When cutting, move the tool with the straight guide flush
with the side of the workpiece.
If the distance between the side of the workpiece and
the cutting position is too wide for the straight guide, or
if the side of the workpiece is not straight, the straight
guide cannot be used. In this case, firmly clamp a
straight board to the workpiece and use it as a guide
against the trimmer base. Feed the tool in the direction
of the arrow.
Fig.13
Fine Adjusting Straight Guide (accessory)
Fig.14
When Router is Mounted
Insert the two rods (Rod 10) into the outer mounting
slots of the guide holder, and secure them by tightening
the two clamping screws (M15 x 14mm). Check to make
sure that the thumb nut (M6 x 50mm) is tightened down,
and then slide the router's base mounting unit onto the
two rods (Rod 10), and tighten the base's clamping
screws.
Fine Adjusting Function for Positioning Blade
in Relation to Straight Guide
Fig.15
1. Loosen thumb nut (M6 x 50mm).
2. Thumb nut (M10 x 52mm) can be turned to adjust
position (one turn adjusts the position by 1mm).
3. After completing position adjustment, tighten
thumb nut (M6 x 50mm) until secure.
Scale ring can be rotated separately, so scale unit can
be aligned to zero (0).
Guide Shoe Width Alteration
Loosen the screws marked by the circles to alter the
width of the guide shoe in the left and right directions.
After altering width, tighten the screws until they are
secure. Guide shoe width (d) alteration range is 280mm
to 350mm.
Fig.16
Fig.17
Fig.18
Templet guide (optional accessory)
Fig.19
The templet guide provides a sleeve through which the
bit passes, allowing use of the tool with templet patterns.
To install the templet guide, pull the lock plate lever and
insert the templet guide.
Fig.20
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.21
NOTE:
The workpiece will be cut a slightly different size
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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 (optional accessory)
Fig.22
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 guide holder with the
clamping screw (B). Insert the guide holder into the
holes in the tool base and tighten the clamping screw
(A). To adjust the distance between the bit and the
trimmer guide, loosen the clamping screw (B) and turn
the fine adjusting screw (1.5 mm per turn). When
adjusting the guide roller up or down, loosen the
clamping screw (C). After adjusting, tighten all the
clamping screws securely.
Fig.23
When cutting, move the tool with the guide roller riding
the side of the workpiece.
Fig.24
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