Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RP1101 Makita
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INSTR UCTION MANU AL W ARNING: F or your personal saf ety , READ and UNDERST AND bef ore using. SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. www .makitatools.
2 SPECIFICATIONS • Manuf acturer reser ves the right to change specifications without notice. • Specifications ma y differ from country to countr y . GENERAL SAFETY R ULES USA001-2 (F or All T ools ) W ARNING: Read and understand all instructions.
3 5. A void body contact with gr ounded sur- faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. 6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. W ater enter ing a po wer tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
4 SER VICE 23. T ool ser vice m ust be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or main- tenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injur y . 24. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual.
5 An adapter Fig. “B” and “C” is av ailable f or connecting Fig. “A” type plugs to two- prong receptacles. The g reen-colored r igid ear , lug, etc., e xtending from the adapter must be con- nected to a permanent ground, such as a proper ly g rounded outlet box.
6 13. Do not touch the bit immediately after operation; it may be e xtremely hot and could burn y our skin. 14. Alwa ys lead the power supply cord a way from the tool to wards the rear . 15. Do not smear the tool base carelessly with thinner , gasoline, oil or the like.
7 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CA UTION: • Alwa ys be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged bef ore adjusting or checking function on the tool. Adjusting the depth of cut Place the tool on a flat surf ace. Press the lock le ver do wn and lowe r the tool body until the bit just touches the flat sur- f ace.
8 CA UTION: • Since e xcessive cutting ma y 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 groov es with an 8 mm (5/16 ” ) diameter bit.
9 Speed adjusting dial For model RP1101 only The tool speed can be changed by turning the speed adjust- ing dial to a given n umber setting from 1 to 6. Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in the direc- tion of number 6. And low er speed is obtained when it is turned in the direction of number 1.
10 Inser t the bit all the wa y into the collet chuck and withdra w it very slightly ( approx. 2mm;1/16 ” ). Then tighten the collet chuck securely with the two wrenches .
11 • When using the straight guide, be sure to install it on the right side in the feed direction. This will help to k eep it flush with the side of the workpiece. Straight guide (optional accessory) The straight guide is eff ectively used f or straight cuts when chamfe r ing or groo ving.
12 T o install the templet guide, inser t the templet guide in center hole in the base plate and secure in place with the lock n ut. Secure the templet to the workpiece. Place the tool on the templet and mov e the tool with the templet guide sliding along the side of the templet.
13 Use a screwdriv er to remove the brush holder caps. T ake out the worn carbon br ushes , inser t the new ones and secure the brush holder caps. T o maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY , repairs.
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17 First-Class Postage Required Post Office will not deliver without proper postage. Makita U .S.A., Inc. 14930 Nor tham Street La Mirada, CA 90638-5753 Fold Cut.
18 1. This product was pur chased from: Home Center Hardware/Lumber Store T ool Distributor Industrial Supply Construction Supply Other ( ) 3. Ho w did you learn about this product: Magazine F rom Dealer Newspaper Store Display Catalog Radio Exhibition F rom Friend Previous Usage Other ( ) 2.
19 F A CT OR Y SER VICE CENTERS 1-800-4-MAKIT A RET AIN THIS POR TION FOR Y OUR RECORDS ARIZONA 3707 E. Broadway Rd., Ste. 6 Phoenix, AZ 85040 (602) 437-2850 CALIFORNIA 41850 Christy St.
W ARNING Some dust created by po wer sanding, sawing, g r inding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of Calif or nia to cause cancer , bir th def ects or other reproductive harm.
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