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Router MODEL RP1100/RP1101 003650 I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. w w w . m a k i t a t o o l s . c o m...
3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distrac- tions can cause you to lose control. RP1100 1/2” and 1/4” 24,000/min. 291 mm (11-1/2”) 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) Electrical Safety 4.
5. Avoid body contact with grounded sur- faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. 6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
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SERVICE 23. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or main- tenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD: Use only three-wire extension cords that have three- prong grounding-type plugs and three-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
Fig. A SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to router safety rules. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal injury. 1. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces...
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13. Do not touch the bit immediately after operation; it may be extremely hot and could burn your skin. 14. Always lead the power supply cord away from the tool towards the rear. 15. Do not smear the tool base carelessly with thinner, gasoline, oil or the like.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 003654 1. Lock lever 2. Adjusting knob 3. Depth pointer 4. Fast-feed button 5. Stopper pole 6. Fast-feed button 7. Stopper pole setting nut 003656 1. Nylon nut CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
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003658 1. Stopper pole 2. Adjusting hex bolt 3. Hex nut 4. Stopper block 003662 1. Switch lever 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 15 mm (9/16”) at a pass when cutting grooves with an 8 mm (5/16”) diameter bit.
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003666 1. Speed adjusting dial Number 8,000 10,000 14,000 18,000 22,000 24,000 ASSEMBLY 003671 1. Wrench 2. Collet chuck Speed adjusting dial For model RP1101 only The tool speed can be changed by turning the speed adjust- ing dial to a given number setting from 1 to 6. Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in the direc- tion of number 6.
OPERATION 001985 1. Feed direction 2. Bit revolving direction 3. Workpiece 4. Trimmer shoe, straight guide Insert the bit all the way into the collet chuck and withdraw it very slightly ( approx. 2mm;1/16” ). Then tighten the collet chuck securely with the two wrenches. These routers accommodate the bits with 1/2”...
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003679 1. Hex socket bolts 2. Straight guide 003685 003686 003690 • When using the straight 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. Straight guide (optional accessory) The straight guide is effectively used for straight cuts when chamfering or grooving.
003799 1. Lock nut 2. Templet guide 3. Router bit 4. Base plate 003696 1. Router bit 2. Base 3. Templet 4. Workpiece 5. Templet guide 6. Lock nut MAINTENANCE 001145 1. Limit mark To install the templet guide, insert the templet guide in center hole in the base plate and secure in place with the lock nut.
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CAUTION: • These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose.
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First-Class Postage Required Post Office will not deliver without proper postage. Makita U.S.A., Inc. 14930 Northam Street La Mirada, CA 90638-5753 Fold...
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Paste 3. How did you learn about this product: Magazine From Dealer Newspaper Store Display Catalog 4. Most favored points are: Design Features Size Price Makita Brand MODEL NO. YEAR SERIAL NO. PHONE 20-29 30-39 40-49 Paste Paste Radio Exhibition...
Date Purchased When you need service: Send complete tool (prepaid) to one Dealer’s Name & Address of the Makita Factory Service Centers listed, or to an Authorized Makita Service Center. Be sure to attach a letter to the outside of Model No.
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MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Warranty Policy Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase.