Makita Router RD1100 User Manual

Router  
MODEL RF1100/RF1101  
MODEL RD1100/RD1101  
003648  
I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L  
WARNING:  
For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.  
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5. Avoid body contact with grounded sur-  
faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and  
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of  
electric shock if your body is grounded.  
14. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye  
protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety  
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must  
be used for appropriate conditions. Ordinary  
eye or sun glasses are NOT eye protection.  
6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet  
conditions. Water entering a power tool will  
increase the risk of electric shock.  
Tool Use and Care  
15. Use clamps or other practical way to  
secure and support the workpiece to a  
stable platform. Holding the work by hand or  
against your body is unstable and may lead  
to loss of control.  
7. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord  
to carry the tools or pull the plug from an  
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil,  
sharp edges or moving parts. Replace  
damaged cords immediately. Damaged  
cords increase the risk of electric shock.  
16. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for  
your application. The correct tool will do the  
job better and safer at the rate for which it is  
designed.  
8. When operating a power tool outside, use  
an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A”  
or “W”. These cords are rated for outdoor  
use and reduce the risk of electric shock.  
17. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it  
on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled  
with the switch is dangerous and must be  
repaired.  
Personal Safety  
9. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and  
use common sense when operating a  
power tool. Do not use tool while tired or  
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or  
medication. A moment of inattention while  
operating power tools may result in serious  
personal injury.  
18. Disconnect the plug from the power  
source before making any adjustments,  
changing accessories, or storing the tool.  
Such preventive safety measures reduce the  
risk of starting the tool accidentally.  
19. Store idle tools out of reach of children  
and other untrained persons. Tools are  
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.  
10. Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth-  
ing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep  
your hair, clothing, and gloves away from  
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long  
hair can be caught in moving parts.  
20. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting  
tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained  
tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely  
to bind and are easier to control.  
11. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch  
is off before plugging in. Carrying tools with  
your finger on the switch or plugging in tools  
that have the switch on invites accidents.  
21. Check for misalignment or binding of  
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any  
other condition that may affect the tools  
operation. If damaged, have the tool ser-  
viced before using. Many accidents are  
caused by poorly maintained tools.  
12. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches  
before turning the tool on. A wrench or a  
key that is left attached to a rotating part of  
the tool may result in personal injury.  
22. Use only accessories that are recom-  
mended by the manufacturer for your  
model. Accessories that may be suitable for  
one tool, may become hazardous when used  
on another tool.  
13. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing  
and balance at all times. Proper footing and  
balance enables better control of the tool in  
unexpected situations.  
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24. When servicing a tool, use only identical  
replacement parts. Follow instructions in  
the Maintenance section of this manual.  
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow  
Maintenance instructions may create a risk of  
electric shock or injury.  
SERVICE  
23. Tool service must be performed only by  
qualified repair personnel. Service or main-  
tenance performed by unqualified personnel  
could result in a risk of injury.  
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD: Use only three-wire extension cords that have three-  
prong grounding-type plugs and three-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug. Make  
sure your extension cord is in good condition. Replace or repair damaged or worn cord  
immediately. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the  
current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting  
in loss of power and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord  
length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the  
gage number, the heavier the cord.  
Table 1: Minimum gage for cord  
Volts  
120 V  
Total length of cord in feet  
Ampere Rating  
25 ft.  
50 ft.  
100 ft.  
150 ft.  
More Than  
Not More Than  
AWG  
0
6
10  
12  
6
18  
18  
16  
14  
16  
16  
16  
12  
16  
14  
14  
14  
12  
12  
10  
12  
16  
Not Recommended  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
This tool should be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock. The  
tool is equipped with a three-conductor cord and three-prong grounding type plug to fit the  
proper grounding type receptacle. The green (or green and yellow) conductor in the cord is  
the grounding wire. Never connect the green (or green and yellow) wire to a live terminal.  
Your unit is for use on 120 volts and has a plug that looks like Fig. “A”.  
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An adapter Fig. “B” and “C” is available for connecting Fig. “A” type plugs to two- prong  
receptacles. The green-colored rigid ear, lug, etc., extending from the adapter must be con-  
nected to a permanent ground, such as a properly grounded outlet box.  
Adapter  
Grounding Means  
Cover of Grounded  
Grounding  
Blade  
Outlet Box  
Fig. A  
Fig. B  
Fig. C  
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  
USB013-3  
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from  
repeated use) replace strict adherence to router safety rules. If  
you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious  
personal injury.  
1. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces  
when performing an operation where the  
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or  
its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will  
make exposed metal parts of the tool “live”  
and shock the operator.  
6. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.  
7. Keep hands away from rotating parts.  
8. Make sure the bit is not contacting the  
workpiece before the switch is turned on.  
9. Before using the tool on an actual work-  
piece, let it run for a while. Watch for  
vibration or wobbling that could indicate  
improperly installed bit.  
2. Wear hearing protection during extended  
period of operation.  
3. Handle the bits very carefully.  
10. Be careful of the bit rotating direction and  
the feed direction.  
4. Check the bit carefully for cracks or dam-  
age before operation. Replace cracked or  
damaged bit immediately.  
11. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the  
tool only when hand-held.  
5. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and  
remove all nails from the workpiece  
before operation.  
12. Always switch off and wait for the bit to  
come to a complete stop before removing  
the tool from workpiece.  
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13. Do not touch the bit immediately after  
operation; it may be extremely hot and  
could burn your skin.  
16. Draw attention to the need to use cutters  
of the correct shank diameter and suitable  
for the speed of the tool.  
14. Always lead the power supply cord away  
from the tool towards the rear.  
17. Some material contains chemicals which  
may be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust  
inhalation and skin contact. Follow mate-  
rial supplier safety data.  
15. Do not smear the tool base carelessly with  
thinner, gasoline, oil or the like. They may  
cause cracks in the tool base.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING:  
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this  
instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.  
SYMBOLS  
USD101-2  
The followings show the symbols used for tool.  
V .......................volts  
................alternating current  
....................no load speed  
A .......................amperes  
n
˚
Hz .....................hertz  
.../min................revolutions or reciprocation per  
minute  
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FUNCTIONAL  
DESCRIPTION  
CAUTION:  
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and  
unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the  
tool.  
003653  
Adjusting the depth of cut  
1
2
3
4
Place the tool on a flat wood surface. Open the lock lever.  
Turn the motor unit until the bit just touches the flat surface.  
Close the lock lever.  
1
2
Rotate the scale ring until the zero-line is on the index line on  
the motor unit. One graduation on the scale ring means the  
cutting edge of the bit is exposed 1/64” below the base.  
While holding up the base slightly, open the lock lever and  
turn the motor unit clockwise until the index line on the motor  
unit reaches the desired depth indicated on the scale ring.  
Close the lock lever firmly.  
5
1. Motor unit housing  
2. Index line  
3. Scale ring  
4. Graduation  
5. Lock lever  
Switch action  
003661  
For RF1100 and RF1101  
CAUTION:  
1
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the  
tool is switched off.  
Switch can be locked in “ON” position for ease of  
operator comfort during extended use. Apply caution  
when locking tool in “ON” position and maintain firm  
grasp on tool.  
ON  
OFF  
1. Switch lever  
To start the tool, move the switch lever to the I (ON) position.  
To stop the tool, move the switch lever to the O (OFF) posi-  
tion.  
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003663  
For RD1100 and RD1101  
CAUTION:  
1
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the  
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the OFF”  
position when released.  
2
3
Switch can be locked in ONposition for ease of  
operator comfort during extended use. Apply caution  
when locking tool in ONposition and maintain firm  
grasp on tool.  
4
1. Motor unit cord  
2. Outlet  
3. Lock button  
4. Switch trigger  
After connecting the motor unit cord to the outlet in the han-  
dle, move the switch lever to the ONposition.  
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release the  
switch trigger to stop.  
For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger and then  
push in the lock button.  
To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch trig-  
ger fully, then release it.  
Speed adjusting dial  
For model RF1101 and RD1101 only  
The tool speed can be infinitely adjusted between 8,000 and  
24,000 rpm by turning the speed adjusting dial on the top of  
the tool. Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in  
the direction of number 6; lower speed is obtained when it is  
turned in the direction of number 1.  
This allows the ideal speed to be selected for optimum mate-  
rial processing, i.e. the speed can be correctly adjusted to  
suit the material and bit diameter.  
CAUTION:  
If the tool is operated continuously at low speeds for a  
long time, the motor will get overloaded, resulting in tool  
malfunction.  
The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far as 6  
and back to 1. Do not force it past 6 or 1, or the speed  
adjusting function may no longer work.  
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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 bit  
CAUTION:  
Do not tighten the collet chuck without inserting a bit, or  
the collet chuck will break.  
When using bit of bigger than 1-1/4in diameter, install  
base plate with center hole diameter 2-1/2, replacing  
the original base plate.  
003672  
First, remove the motor unit from the base as follows.  
1. Open the lock lever.  
1
2. While holding the base, turn the motor unit counterclock-  
wise.  
3. Turn it until the pin in the base is disengaged from the  
groove in the motor unit. Lift the motor unit free from the  
base.  
1. Lock lever  
003673  
Insert the bit all the way into the collet cone and tighten the  
collet nut securely with the two wrenches.  
1
2
These routers accommodate the bits with 1/2diameter  
shank. When using the 1/4diameter shank bit, replace the  
equipped collet chuck with the one for 1/4diameter shank  
bit which is provided as the standard accessory.  
To remove the bit, follow the installation procedure in reverse.  
1. Wrench  
2. Router bit  
003674  
Reinstall the motor unit  
1
Install the motor unit into the base as follows.  
1. Open the lock lever.  
2. While holding the base, insert the motor unit into the  
base aligning the pin with the groove in the base.  
3. Confirm that the pin and the groove are aligning. Rotate  
the motor unit clockwise into the base.  
1. Pin  
4. Close the lock lever.  
9
 
For equipped with switch-in-handle  
003675  
For model RD1100 and RD1101 only  
1
Connect the motor unit cord to the outlet in the handle.  
2
1. Motor unit cord  
2. Outlet  
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. Move the tool forward over the work-  
piece surface, keeping the tool base flush and advancing  
smoothly until the cutting is complete.  
OPERATION  
When doing edge cutting, the workpiece surface should be  
on the left side of the bit in the feed direction.  
001984  
2
4
4
1
2
3
1. Workpiece  
3. View from the top of the tool  
2. Bit revolving direction  
4. Feed direction  
001985  
NOTE:  
2
3
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.  
1
4
1. Feed direction  
2. Bit revolving direction  
3. Workpiece  
4. Straight guide  
When using the straight guide, be sure to install it on the  
right side in the feed direction. This will help to keep it  
flush with the side of the workpiece.  
10  
 
003678  
Straight guide (optional accessory)  
The straight guide is effectively used for straight cuts when  
chamfering or grooving.  
003682  
To install the straight guide, insert the guide bars into the  
holes in the tool base. Adjust the distance between the bit  
and the straight guide. At the desired distance, tighten the  
hex socket bolts to secure the straight guide in place.  
1
2
When cutting, move the tool with the straight guide flush with  
the side of the workpiece.  
3
1. Hex socket bolts  
2. Guide bar  
3. Straight guide  
003689  
Templet guide (optional accessory)  
The templet guide provides a sleeve through which the bit  
passes, allowing use of the tool with templet patterns.  
003693  
To install the templet guide, insert the templet guide in center  
hole in the base plate and secure in place with the lock nut.  
1
2
3
4
1. Lock nut  
2. Templet guide  
3. Base plate  
4. Router bit  
11  
 
003696  
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.  
6
1
4
2
3
5
1. Router bit  
2. Base  
3. Templet  
4. Workpiece  
5. Templet guide  
6. Lock nut  
MAINTENANCE  
CAUTION:  
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and  
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or  
maintenance.  
001145  
Replacing carbon brushes  
Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replace  
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 iden-  
tical carbon brushes.  
1
1. Limit mark  
003703  
Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Take out  
the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and secure  
the brush holder caps.  
1
2
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.  
1. Brush holder cap  
2. Screwdriver  
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ACCESSORIES  
CAUTION:  
These accessories or attachments are recommended for  
use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The  
use of any other accessories or attachments might  
present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory  
or attachment for its stated purpose.  
If you need any assistance for more details regarding these  
accessories, ask your local Makita service center.  
Straight & groove forming bits  
Edge forming bits  
Laminate trimming bits  
Straight guide  
Templet guides  
Lock nut  
Clear base plate (Center hole 2-1/2)  
Wrench 27  
13  
 
Memo  
14  
 
Memo  
15  
 
Memo  
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WARNING  
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other  
construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California  
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples  
of these chemicals are:  
lead from lead-based paints,  
crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and  
arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.  
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this  
type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well  
ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those  
dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.  
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Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of  
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This Warranty does not apply where:  
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the tool has been abused, misused or improperly maintained:  
alterations have been made to the tool.  
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