User manual MAKITA RP1101

[. . . ] When the tip of the bit is retracted more than required in relation to the base plate surface, turn the nylon nut to lower the upper limit. 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 at a pass when cutting grooves with an 8 mm diameter bit. ⷠWhen cutting grooves with a 20 mm diameter bit, the depth of cut should not be more than 5 mm at a pass. [. . . ] The differences in height of these hex bolts are equal to the differences in depths of cut. To adjust the hex bolts, first loosen the hex nuts on the hex bolts with the wrench and then turn the hex bolts. After obtaining the desired position, tighten the hex nuts while holding the hex bolts in that desired position. The stopper block is also convenient for making three passes with progressively deeper bit settings when cutting deep grooves. 5) CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting the depth of cut. Press the lock lever down and lower the tool body until the bit just touches the flat surface. Release the lock lever to hold the tool body down. turn the stopper pole setting nut counterclockwise to loosen. While pressing the fast-feed button, lower the stopper pole until it makes contact with the adjusting hex bolt. While pressing the fastfeed button, raise the stopper pole until the desired depth of cut is obtained. Minute depth adjustments can be obtained by turning the adjusting knob (1. After adjusting the depth of cut, turn the stopper pole setting nut clockwise to fasten the stopper pole firmly. Now, your predetermined depth of cut can be obtained by pressing the lock lever and then lowering the tool body until the stopper pole makes contact with the adjusting hex bolt of the stopper block. 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 with pressing the lock lever down. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]