Operation - Makita RP1800 Instruction Manual

• Use only router bits of which the maximum speed, as
indicated on the bit, does exceed the maximum speed
of the router.
Insert the bit all the way into the collet cone. Press the
shaft lock to keep the shaft stationary and use the wrench
to tighten the collet nut securely. When using router bits
with smaller shank diameter, first insert the appropriate
collet sleeve into the collet cone, then install the bit as
described above.
To remove the bit, follow the installation procedure in
reverse.

OPERATION

CAUTION:
• Before operation, always make sure that the tool body
automatically rises to the upper limit and the bit does
not protrude from the tool base when the lock lever is
loosened.
• Before operation, always make sure that the chip
deflector is installed properly.
Always use both grips and firmly hold the tool by both
grips during operations. (Fig. 8)
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. Lower the tool body and 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. 9)
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. 10)
Straight guide
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. 8)
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.
(Fig. 12)
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)
When Router is Mounted (Fig. 14)
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 14 mm). Check to make sure that
the thumb nut (M6 x 50 mm) 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.
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1. Loosen thumb nut (M6 x 50 mm).
2. Thumb nut (M10 x 52 mm) can be turned to adjust
position (one turn adjusts the position by 1 mm).
3. After completing position adjustment, tighten thumb
nut (M6 x 50 mm) 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 280 mm to
350 mm. (Fig. 16, Fig. 17 & Fig. 18)
Templet guide (optional accessory)
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. 19)
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. 20)
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 (Fig. 21)
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