SPECIFICATIONS Model RP1800 / RP1801 / RP2300FC RP2301FC RP1800F RP1801F Collet chuck capacity 12 mm or 1/2" Plunge capacity 0 - 70 mm No load speed (min 22,000 9,000 - 22,000 Overall length 312 mm Net weight 6.0 kg 6.1 kg Safety class •...
Vibration Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con- The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) deter- ditions. Water entering a power tool will increase mined according to EN60745: the risk of electric shock. Work mode : cutting grooves in MDF Do not abuse the cord.
21. Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil- 14. Do not touch the bit immediately after operation; it dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with may be extremely hot and could burn your skin. the power tool or these instructions to operate 15.
depth adjustments can be obtained by turning the CAUTION: adjusting knob (1 mm per turn). • Since excessive cutting may cause overload of the By turning the stopper pole setting nut clockwise, you can fasten the stopper pole firmly. motor or difficulty in controlling the tool, the depth of Now, your predetermined depth of cut can be obtained cut should not be more than 15 mm at a pass when cutting grooves with an 8 mm diameter bit.
Electronic function Lighting up the lamps For model RP2300FC,RP2301FC only For model RP1800F, RP1801F, RP2300FC,RP2301FC only Constant speed control • Possible to get fine finish, because the rotating speed is kept constantly even under the loaded condition. • Additionally, when the load on the tool exceeds admissible levels, power to the motor is reduced to protect the motor from overheating.
CAUTION: • Install the bit securely. Always use only the wrench provided with the tool. A loose or over- tightened bit can be dangerous. • Use always a collet which is suitable for the shank diameter of the bit. • Do not tighten the collet nut without inserting a bit or install small shank bits without using a ►...
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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).
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After completing position adjustment, tighten Templet guide (optional accessory) 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.
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When cutting, move the tool with the guide roller riding NOTE: the side of the workpiece. • 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.
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How to use screw M6 x 135 for adjusting the depth of cut When using the tool with a router table available in the market, using this screw allows an operator to obtain a small amount of adjustment of the depth of cut from above the table.
10 min- utes. Then check the tool while running and electric brake operation when releasing the switch trigger. If electric brake is not working well, ask your local Makita service center for repair. ► 1. Screwdriver...
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"V"Grooving bit Router bits Straight bit 1/4" Drill point flush trimming bit 1/4" 1/2" 1/2" 1/4" 1/4" "U"Grooving bit Drill point double flush trimming bit 13 ENGLISH...
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Board-jointing bit Cove beading bit Corner rounding bit Ball bearing flush trimming bit 1/4" Chamfering bit Ball bearing corner rounding bit 1/4" 14 ENGLISH...
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Ball bearing chamfering bit Ball bearing cove beading bit 1/4" Ball bearing roman ogee bit Ball bearing beading bit NOTE: • Some items in the list may be included in the tool package as standard accessories. They may differ from country to country. 15 ENGLISH...
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