Makita RP2301FC Owners Manual - Page 5

Stopper block 1 1. Stopper pole 2. Adjusting bolt 3. Stopper block 2 3 009858 The stopper block has three adjusting hex bolts which raise or lower 0.8 mm (1/32") per turn. You can easily obtain three different depths of cut using these adjusting hex bolts without readjusting the stopper pole. Adjust the lowest hex bolt to obtain the deepest depth of cut, following the method of "Adjusting depth of cut". Adjust the two remaining hex bolts to obtain shallower depths of cut. The differences in height of these hex bolts are equal to the differences in depths of cut. To adjust the hex bolts, turn the hex bolts with a screwdriver or wrench. The stopper block is also convenient for making three passes with progressively deeper bit settings when cutting deep grooves. 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 (19/32") 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. Switch action 1. Lock button 1 2. Switch trigger • Make sure that the shaft lock is released before the switch is turned on. To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock button is provided. To start the tool, depress the lock button and pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger and then depress the lock button further. To stop the tool, pull the switch trigger so that the lock button returns automatically. Then release the switch trigger. After releasing the switch trigger, the lock-off function works to prevent the switch trigger from being pulled. CAUTION: • Hold the tool firmly when turning off the tool, to overcome the reaction. Electric brake For model RP1801F, RP2301FC only This tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the tool consistently fails to quickly stop after switch trigger moving to the "OFF" position, have tool serviced at a Makita service center. Electronic function For model 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. When the load returns to admissible levels, the tool will operate as normal. Soft start feature • Soft start because of suppressed starting shock. Speed adjusting dial For model RP2301FC only 1. Speed adjusting 1 dial 2 009864 009865 CAUTION: • Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released. The tool speed can be changed by turning the speed adjusting dial to a given number setting from 1 to 6. Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in the direction of number 6. And lower speed is obtained when it is turned in the direction of number 1. 5