Makita RT0701CX3 Owners Manual - Page 6

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 3 mm (1/8") at a pass when cutting grooves. When you wish to cut grooves more than 3 mm (1/8") deep, make several passes with progressively deeper bit settings. NOTE: • Moving the tool forward too fast may cause a poor quality of cut, or damage to the bit or motor. Moving the tool forward too slowly may burn and mar the cut. 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. • When using the trimmer shoe, the straight guide or the trimmer guide, be sure to keep it on the right side in the feed direction. This will help to keep it flush with the side of the workpiece. 2 1 1. Feed direction 3 2. Bit revolving direction 3. Workpiece 4. Straight guide 4 001985 Templet guide (optional accessory) 1. Base protector 1 2. Screws 3 3. Screwdriver 2 2 011839 Secure the templet to the workpiece. Place the tool on the templet and move the tool with the templet guide sliding along the side of the templet. 1 6 2 7 3 4 5 10mm (3/8") 1. Straight bit 2. Base 3. Templet 4. Distance (X) 5. Workpiece 6. Templet guide 10 7. Base protector 011982 NOTE: • The workpiece will be cut a slightly different size from the templet. Allow for the distance (X) between the router bit and the outside of the templet guide. The distance (X) can be calculated by using the following equation: Distance (X) = (outside diameter of the templet guide router bit diameter) / 2 Straight guide (optional accessory) 011838 The templet guide provides a sleeve through which the bit passes, allowing use of the trimmer with templet patterns. Loosen the screws and remove the base protector. Place the templet guide on the base and replace the base protector. Then secure the base protector by tightening the screws. 011840 The straight guide is effectively used for straight cuts when chamfering or grooving. Attach the guide plate to the straight guide with the bolt and the wing nut. 6