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Router
MODEL RP1100/RP1101
003650
INSTR U CTION MANU AL
WARNING:
For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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SPECIFICATIONS Model RP1100 RP1101 Collet chuck capacity 1/2” and 1/4” No load speed (RPM) 24,000/min. 8,000 - 24,000/min. Overall length 291 mm (11-1/2”) Net weight 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) • Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Specifications may differ from country to country. GENERAL SAFETY RULES USA001-2 (For All Tools) WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serio
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5. Avoid body contact with grounded sur- 14. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety refrigerators. There is an increased risk of shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must electric shock if your body is grounded. be used for appropriate conditions. Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT eye protection. 6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will Tool Use and Care increase t
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24. When servicing a tool, use only identical SERVICE replacement parts. Follow instructions in 23. Tool service must be performed only by the Maintenance section of this manual. qualified repair personnel. Service or main- Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow tenance performed by unqualified personnel Maintenance instructions may create a risk of could result in a risk of injury. electric shock or injury. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD: Use only three-wire extension cords that have three-
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An adapter Fig. “B” and “C” is available for connecting Fig. “A” type plugs to two- prong receptacles. The green-colored rigid ear, lug, etc., extending from the adapter must be con- nected to a permanent ground, such as a properly grounded outlet box. Adapter Grounding Means Cover of Grounded Grounding Outlet Box Blade Fig. A Fig. B Fig. C SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES USB013-3 DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to router safety rules. If
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13. Do not touch the bit immediately after 16. Draw attention to the need to use cutters operation; it may be extremely hot and of the correct shank diameter and suitable could burn your skin. for the speed of the tool. 14. Always lead the power supply cord away 17. Some material contains chemicals which from the tool towards the rear. may be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation and skin contact. Follow mate- 15. Do not smear the tool base carelessly with rial supplier safety data. thi
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FUNCTIONAL CAUTION: DESCRIPTION • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool. 003654 Adjusting the depth of cut 1 2 Place the tool on a flat surface. Press the lock lever down and lower the tool body until the bit just touches the flat sur- face. Release the lock lever to hold the tool body down. Turn the stopper pole setting nut counterclockwise to loosen. 7 3 5 While pressing the fast-feed button, lower the stopper pole 4 6 unt
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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. • When cutting grooves with a 20 mm (13/16”) diameter bit, the depth of cut should not be more than 5 mm (3/16”) at a pass. • For extra-deep grooving operations, make two or three passes with progressively deeper bit settings. 003658 Stopper block 1 The stopper block has
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Speed adjusting dial 003666 For model RP1101 only The tool speed can be changed by turning the speed adjust- 1 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. And lower speed is obtained when it is turned in the direction of number 1. This allows the ideal speed to be selected for optimum mate- rial processing, i.e. the speed can be correctly adjusted to 1. Speed adjusting dial suit the material and bit diameter. Re
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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” diameter shank. When using the 1/4” diameter shank bit, replace the equipped collet chuck with the one for 1/4” diameter shank bit which is provided as the standard accessory. To remove the bit, follow the installation procedure in reverse. Set the tool base on the workpiece to be cut witho
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• 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. 003679 Straight guide (optional accessory) The straight guide is effectively used for straight cuts when 1 chamfering or grooving. To install the straight guide, insert the guide bars into the holes in the tool base. Adjust the distance between the bit and the straight guide. At the desired distance, tighten the 2 hex socket bolts to secu
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003799 To install the templet guide, insert the templet guide in center 1 hole in the base plate and secure in place with the lock nut. 4 2 3 1. Lock nut 2. Templet guide 3. Router bit 4. Base plate 003696 Secure the templet to the workpiece. Place the tool on the 6 1 templet and move the tool with the templet guide sliding along the side of the templet. 2 3 4 5 1. Router bit 2. Base 3. Templet 4. Workpiece 5. Templet guide 6. Lock nut MAINTENANCE CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switc
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003704 Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps. 1 To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using 2 Makita replacement parts. 1. Brush holder cap 2. Screwdriver ACCESSORIES CAUTION: • These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in thi
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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 17 Cut
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MAIL THIS PORTION Your answers to the following questions are appreciated. 1. This product was purchased from: 3. How did you learn about this product: Home Center Other ( ) Magazine Radio Hardware/Lumber Store From Dealer Exhibition Tool Distributor Newspaper From Friend Industrial Supply Store Display Previous Usage Construction Supply Catalog Other ( ) 2. Use of the product is intended for: 4. Most favored points are: Construction Trade Design Repair Se
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WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and • arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of
