Makita 3612C Instruction Manual

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7C00118CAUTION:• If the tool is operated continuously at low speeds for a long time, themotor will get overloaded, resulting in tool malfunction.• The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far as 5 and back to 1. Donot force it past 5 or 1, or the speed adjusting function may no longerwork.ASSEMBLY CAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged beforecarrying out any work on the tool.Installing or removing the bitCAUTION:• Install the bit securely. Always use only the wrench provided with thetool. A loose or overtightened 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 shankbits without using a collet sleeve. Either can lead to breakage of thecollet cone.• 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 theshaft stationary and use the wrench to tighten the collet nut securely. Whenusing router bits with smaller shank diameter, first insert the appropriate colletsleeve into the collet cone, then install the bit as described above.To remove the bit, follow the installation procedure in reverse.OPERATIONCAUTION:• Before operation, always make sure that the tool body automaticallyrises to the upper limit and the bit does not protrude from the tool basewhen the lock lever is loosened.• Before operation, always make sure that the chip deflector is installedproperly.Set the tool base on the workpiece to be cut without the bit making any con-tact. Then turn the tool on and wait until the bit attains full speed. Lower thetool body and move the tool forward over the workpiece surface, keeping thetool base flush and advancing smoothly until the cutting is complete.When doing edge cutting, the workpiece surface should be on the left side ofthe bit in the feed direction.Number min-11 9,0002 12,0003 15,0004 19,0005 23,0001. Wrench2. Shaft lock3. Lock lever1230036701. Chip deflector1003803