M3600 - Milling machine MAKITA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL M3600 MAKITA

• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specications herein are subject to change without notice.

• Specications may differ from country to country.

• Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003 Intended use The tool is intended for ush trimming and proling of wood, plastic and similar materials. Power supply The tool should be connected only to a power supply of the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and can only be operated on single-phase AC supply. They are double-insulated and can, therefore, also be used from sockets without earth wire. For public low-voltage distribution systems of between 220 V and 250 V. Switching operations of electric apparatus cause volt- age uctuations. The operation of this device under unfavorable mains conditions can have adverse effects to the operation of other equipment. With a mains impedance equal or less than 0.35 Ohms it can be pre- sumed that there will be no negative effects. The mains socket used for this device must be protected with a fuse or protective circuit breaker having slow tripping characteristics. Noise The typical A-weighted noise level determined accord- ing to EN60745: Sound pressure level (L

WARNING: Wear ear protection.

Vibration The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) deter- mined according to EN60745: Work mode: cutting grooves in MDF Vibration emission (a

NOTE: The declared vibration emission value has been measured in accordance with the standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another. NOTE: The declared vibration emission value may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.

WARNING: The vibration emission during actual

use of the power tool can differ from the declared emission value depending on the ways in which the tool is used.

WARNING: Be sure to identify safety measures

to protect the operator that are based on an estima- tion of exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time). EC Declaration of Conformity For European countries only Makita declares that the following Machine(s): Designation of Machine: Router Model No./ Type: M3600 Conforms to the following European Directives: 2006/42/EC They are manufactured in accordance with the following standard or standardized documents: EN60745 The technical le in accordance with 2006/42/EC is available from: Makita, Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070, Belgium

Yasushi Fukaya Director Makita, Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070, Belgium9 ENGLISH General power tool safety warnings

WARNING: Read all safety warnings and

all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, re and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instruc- tions for future reference. The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. Router safety warnings

1. Hold power tool by insulated gripping sur-

faces, because the cutter may contact its own cord. Cutting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and shock the operator.

2. Use clamps or another practical way to secure

and support the workpiece to a stable plat- form. Holding the work by your hand or against the body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.

3. Wear hearing protection during extended

period of operation.

4. Handle the router bits very carefully.

5. Check the router bit carefully for cracks or

damage before operation. Replace cracked or damaged bit immediately.

6. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all

nails from the workpiece before operation.

7. Hold the tool rmly with both hands.

8. Keep hands away from rotating parts.

9. Make sure the router bit is not contacting the

workpiece before the switch is turned on.

10. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece,

let it run for a while. Watch for vibration or wobbling that could indicate improperly installed bit.

11. Be careful of the router bit rotating direction

and the feed direction.

12. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool

only when hand-held.

13. Always switch off and wait for the router bit to

come to a complete stop before removing the tool from workpiece.

14. Do not touch the router bit immediately after

operation; it may be extremely hot and could burn your skin.

15. Do not smear the tool base carelessly with

thinner, gasoline, oil or the like. They may cause cracks in the tool base.

16. Use router bits of the correct shank diameter

suitable for the speed of the tool.

17. Some material contains chemicals which may

be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhala- tion and skin contact. Follow material supplier safety data.

18. Always use the correct dust mask/respirator

for the material and application you are work- ing with. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity

with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Adjusting the depth of cut Place the tool on a at surface. Loosen the lock lever and lower the tool body until the router bit just touches the at surface. Press the lock lever down to lock the tool body. While pressing the fast-feed button, move the stopper pole up or down until the desired depth of cut is obtained. Minute depth adjustments can be obtained by turning the stopper pole (1.5 mm (1/16″) per turn). ► Fig.1: 1. Nylon nut 2. Stopper pole 3. Fast-feed button 4. Adjusting hex bolt 5. Stopper

CAUTION: The depth of cut should not be more than 20 mm (13/16″) at a pass when cutting grooves. For extra-deep grooving operations, make two or three passes with progressively deeper router bit settings. Nylon nut For tool without the knob The upper limit of the tool body can be adjusted by turning the nylon nut. Do not lower the nylon nut too low. The router bit will protrude dangerously. For tool with the knob By turning the knob, the upper limit of the tool body can be adjusted. When the tip of the router bit is retracted more than required in relation to the base plate surface, turn the knob to lower the upper limit. Do not lower the knob too low. The router bit will protrude dangerously. ► Fig.2: 1. Knob CAUTION: Since excessive cutting may cause overload of the motor or difculty in controlling the tool, the depth of cut should not be more than 20 mm (13/16″) at a pass when cutting grooves. When you wish to cut grooves more than 20 mm (13/16″) deep, make several passes with progres- sively deeper router bit settings. CAUTION: Do not lower the knob too low. The router bit will protrude dangerously.10 ENGLISH Stopper block As the rotary stopper has three adjusting hex bolts, you can easily obtain three different depths of cut without readjusting the stopper pole. To adjust the hex bolts, loosen the hex nuts on them and turn the hex bolts. After obtaining the desired position, tighten the hex nuts to secure the hex bolts. ► Fig.3: 1. Stopper pole 2. Chip deector 3. Stopper

4. Adjusting hex bolt 5. Hex nut

Switch action CAUTION: Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the tool is switched off. CAUTION: Make sure that the shaft lock is released before the switch is turned on. To start the tool, move the switch lever to the I position. To stop the tool, move the switch lever to the O position. ► Fig.4: 1. Switch lever CAUTION: Hold the tool rmly when turning off the tool, to overcome the reaction. ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool. Installing or removing the router bit Insert the router bit all the way into the collet cone. Press the shaft lock to keep the shaft stationary and use the wrench to tighten the collet nut securely. When using router bits with smaller shank diameter, rst insert the appropriate collet sleeve into the collet cone, then install the router bit as illustrated. To remove the router bit, follow the installation proce- dure in reverse. ► Fig.5: 1. Shaft lock 2. Wrench CAUTION: Install the router bit securely. Always use only the wrench provided with the tool. A loose or overtightened router bit can be dangerous. CAUTION: Do not tighten the collet nut with- out inserting a router bit or install small shank bits without using a collet sleeve. Either can lead to breakage of the collet cone. OPERATION CAUTION: Before operation, always make sure that the tool body automatically rises to the upper limit and the router bit does not pro- trude from the tool base when the lock lever is loosened. CAUTION: Before operation, always make sure that the chip deector is installed properly. ► Fig.6: 1. Chip deector Set the tool base on the workpiece to be cut without the router bit making any contact. Then turn the tool on and wait until the router bit attains full speed. Lower the tool body and move the tool forward over the workpiece surface, keeping the tool base ush and advancing smoothly until the cutting is complete. When doing edge cutting, the workpiece surface should be on the left side of the router bit in the feed direction. ► Fig.7: 1. Workpiece 2. Bit revolving direction

3. View from the top of the tool 4. Feed

direction NOTE: Moving the tool forward too fast may cause a poor quality of cut, or damage to the router bit or motor. Moving the tool forward too slowly may burn and mar the cut. The proper feed rate will depend on the router 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. NOTE: When using the straight guide or the trimmer guide, be sure to install it on the right side in the feed direction. This will help to keep it ush with the side of the workpiece. ► Fig.8: 1. Feed direction 2. Router bit revolving direction 3. Workpiece 4. Straight guide Straight guide The straight guide is effectively used for straight cuts when chamfering or grooving. Straight guide (Type A) Optional accessory Install the straight guide on the guide holder with the thumb screw (B). Insert the guide holder into the holes in the tool base and tighten the thumb screw (A). To adjust the distance between the router bit and the straight guide, loosen the thumb screw (B) and turn the ne adjusting screw. At the desired distance, tighten the thumb screw (B) to secure the straight guide in place. ► Fig.9: 1. Guide holder 2. Fine adjusting screw

3. Straight guide11 ENGLISH

Straight guide (Type B) Optional accessory Insert the straight guide into the holes in the tool base and tighten the thumb screw. To adjust the distance between the router bit and the straight guide, loosen the thumb screw. At the desired distance, tighten the thumb screw to secure the straight guide in place. Wider straight guide of desired dimensions may be made by using the convenient holes in the guide to bolt on extra pieces of wood. ► Fig.10: 1. Thumb screw 2. Straight guide When using a large diameter router bit, attach pieces of wood to the straight guide which have a thickness of more than 15 mm (5/8″) to prevent the router bit from striking the straight guide. When cutting, move the tool with the straight guide ush with the side of the workpiece. ► Fig.11: 1. Straight guide 2. Wood A=55 mm (2-3/16″) B=55 mm (2-3/16″) C=15 mm (5/8″) or thicker Templet guide The templet guide provides a sleeve through which the router bit passes, allowing use of the tool with templet patterns. To install the templet guide, loosen the screws on the tool base, insert the templet guide and then tighten the screws. ► Fig.12 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. ► Fig.13: 1. Templet guide 2. Screws 3. Base plate 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 ► Fig.14: 1. Router bit 2. Base 3. Templet

4. Workpiece 5. Distance (X) 6. Outside

diameter of the templet guide 7. Templet guide Trimmer guide Trimming, curved cuts in veneers for furniture and the like can be done easily with the trimmer guide. The guide roller rides the curve and assures a ne cut. Trimmer guide (Type A) Optional accessory Install the trimmer guide on the guide holder with the thumb screw (B). Insert the guide holder into the holes in the tool base and tighten the thumb screw (A). To adjust the distance between the router bit and the trimmer guide, loosen the thumb screw (B) and turn the ne adjusting screw. When adjusting the guide roller up or down, loosen the thumb screw (C). After adjusting, tighten all the thumb screws securely. ► Fig.15: 1. Guide holder 2. Fine adjusting screw

3. Trimmer guide 4. Guide roller

Trimmer guide (Type B) Optional accessory Install the trimmer guide on the straight guide with the thumb screws (B). Insert the straight guide into the holes in the tool base and tighten the thumb screw (A). To adjust the distance between the router bit and the trimmer guide, loosen the thumb screws (B). When adjusting the guide roller up or down, loosen the thumb screw (C). After adjusting, tighten all the thumb screws securely. ► Fig.16: 1. Guide roller 2. Trimmer guide When cutting, move the tool with the guide roller riding the side of the workpiece. ► Fig.17: 1. Router bit 2. Guide roller 3. Workpiece Dust cover (For tool with the knob) Optional accessory Dust cover prevents sawdust from being drawn into the tool in the inverted position. Install the dust cover as illustrated when using the tool with a router stand available in the market. Remove it when using the tool in the normal position. ► Fig.18: 1. Screw 2. Dust cover Spacer (For tool with the knob) Optional accessory The spacer prevents the router bit from dropping into the chuck when replacing the router bit in the inverted position. Insert the spacer as illustrated when using the tool with a router stand available in the market. ► Fig.19: 1. Collet nut 2. Collet cone 3. Spacer Dust extraction Optional accessory Use the vacuum head for dust extraction. ► Fig.20: 1. Vacuum head Installing the vacuum head ► Fig.21: 1. Support 2. Lock lever

1. Raise the lock lever of the vacuum head.

2. Place the vacuum head on the tool base so that its

top will be caught in the hook on the tool base.

3. Insert the supports on the vacuum head into the

hooks on the front of the tool base.

4. Push down the lock lever onto the tool base.

5. Connect a vacuum cleaner to the vacuum head.

► Fig.22 Removing the vacuum head

1. Raise the lock lever.

2. Pull the vacuum head out of the tool base while

holding the supports between thumb and nger.12 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result. Replacing carbon brushes ► Fig.23: 1. Limit mark Check the carbon brushes regularly. Replace them when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders. Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same time. Use only identical carbon brushes.

1. Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder

2. Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new

ones and secure the brush holder caps. ► Fig.24: 1. Brush holder cap For tool with the knob CAUTION: Be sure to re-install the knob after inserting new carbon brush. Release the lock lever and remove the knob by turning it counterclockwise. ► Fig.25: 1. Knob NOTE: The compression spring will come out of the knob, so be careful not to lose the compression spring. To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Router bits Straight bit ► Fig.26 Unit:mm D A L1 L2

2. Retire as escovas de carvão usadas, coloque as