Router
Equipped with Electric Brake
MODEL 3612
MODEL 3612C
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DOUBLE
INSULATION
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: Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
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 num-
ber, 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
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
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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.
4. Check the bit carefully for cracks or dam-
age before operation. Replace cracked or
damaged bit immediately.
5. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and
remove all nails from the workpiece
before operation.
2. Wear hearing protection during extended
period of operation.
6. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
7. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
3. Handle the bits very carefully.
8. Make sure the bit is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.
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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.
14. Always lead the power supply cord away
from the tool towards the rear.
15. Do not smear the tool base carelessly with
thinner, gasoline, oil or the like. They may
cause cracks in the tool base.
10. Be careful of the bit rotating direction and
the feed direction.
16. Draw attention to the need to use cutters
of the correct shank diameter and suitable
for the speed of the tool.
11. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the
tool only when hand-held.
12. Always switch off and wait for the bit to
come to a complete stop before removing
the tool from workpiece.
17. Some material contains chemicals which
may be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust
inhalation and skin contact. Follow mate-
rial supplier safety data.
13. Do not touch the bit immediately after
operation; it may be extremely hot and
could burn your skin.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this
instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.
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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.
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Adjusting the depth of cut
Place the tool on a flat surface. Loosen the lock lever and
lower the tool body until the bit just touches the flat surface.
Press the lock lever down to lock the tool body.
1
2
3
Now lower the stopper pole until it makes contact with the
adjusting hex bolt. The stopper pole can be moved rapidly by
depressing the fast-food button. While pressing the fast-feed
button, raise the stopper pole until the desired depth of cut is
obtained. The depth of cut is equal to the distance between
the stopper pole and the adjusting hex bolt. Stopper pole
travel can be checked with the scale (1 mm or 1/16” per grad-
uation) on the tool body. Minute depth adjustments can be
obtained by turning the stopper pole (1.5 mm or about 1/16”
per turn).
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1. Stopper pole
2. Fast-feed button
3. Adjusting hex bolt
4. Stopper block
Now, your predetermined depth of cut can be obtained by
loosening the lock lever and then lowering the tool body until
the stopper pole makes contact with the adjusting hex bolt.
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By turning the knob, the upper limit of the tool body can be
adjusted. When the tip of the bit is retracted more than
required in relation to the base plate surface, turn the knob to
lower the upper limit.
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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 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
progressively deeper bit settings.
1. Knob
•
Do not lower the knob too low. The bit will protrude
dangerously.
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Stopper block
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, first loosen the hex nuts on the hex
bolts with the wrench and then turn the hex bolts. After
obtaining the desired position, tighten the hex nuts while
holding the hex bolts in that desired position. The stopper
block is also convenient for making three passes with pro-
gressively deeper bit settings when cutting deep grooves.
1
4
2
3
1. Stopper pole
2. Hex bolt
3. Hex nut
4. Stopper block
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Switch action
CAUTION:
•
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the
tool is switched off.
1
•
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.
1. Switch lever
•
•
Make sure that the shaft lock is released before the
switch is turned on.
Hold the tool firmly when turning off the tool, to
overcome the reaction.
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.
Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the tool consis-
tently fails to quickly stop after switch lever moving to the O
(OFF) position, have tool serviced at a Makita service center.
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Speed adjusting dial
For model 3612C only
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The tool speed can be changed by turning the speed adjust-
ing dial to a given number setting from 1 to 5.
Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in the direc-
tion of number 5. And 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.
1. Speed adjusting dial
Refer to the table for the relationship between the number
settings on the dial and the approximate tool speed.
Number
RPM
9,000
12,000
15,000
19,000
23,000
1
2
3
4
5
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 5
and back to 1. Do not force it past 5 or 1, or the speed
adjusting function may no longer work.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
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Installing or removing the bit
CAUTION:
1
2
3
•
Install the bit securely. Always use only the wrench
provided with the tool. A loose or overtightened bit can
be dangerous.
•
Do not tighten the collet nut without inserting a bit or
install small shank bits without using a collet sleeve.
Either can lead to breakage of the collet cone.
1. Wrench
2. Shaft lock
3. Lock lever
Insert the 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, first insert the appropriate collet
sleeve into the collet cone, then install the bit as described
above.
To remove the bit, follow the installation procedure in reverse.
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OPERATION
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CAUTION:
•
•
Before operation, always make sure that the tool body
automatically rises to the upper limit and the bit does not
protrude from the tool base when the lock lever is
loosened.
1
Before operation, always make sure that the chip
deflector is installed properly.
1. Chip deflector
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. Lower the tool body and move the tool
forward over the workpiece surface, keeping the tool base
flush and advancing smoothly until the cutting is complete.
When doing edge cutting, the workpiece surface should be
on the left side of the bit in the feed direction.
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2
4
4
1
2
3
1. Workpiece
3. View from the top of the tool
2. Bit revolving direction
4. Feed direction
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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 or the trimmer 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.
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Straight guide (optional accessory)
The straight guide is effectively used for straight cuts when
chamfering or grooving.
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Install the straight guide on the guide holder with the wing
bolt (B). Insert the guide holder into the holes in the tool base
and tighten the wing bolt (A). To adjust the distance between
the bit and the straight guide, loosen the wing bolt (B) and
turn the fine adjusting screw (1.5 mm or about 1/16” per
turn). At the desired distance, tighten the wing bolt (B) to
secure the straight guide in place.
1
2
3
4
5
1. Wing bolt (A)
2. Guide holder
3. Fine adjusting screw
4. Wing bolt (B)
5. Straight guide
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Wider straight guide of desired dimensions may be made by
using the convenient holes in the guide to bolt on extra
pieces of wood.
1
2
When using a large diameter bit, attach pieces of wood to
the straight guide which have a thickness of more than
15 mm (5/8”) to prevent the bit from striking the straight
guide.
55 mm
( 2 - 3/16" )
55 mm
3
( 2 - 3/16" )
1. More than 15mm (5/8”)
2. Straight guide
3. Wood
When cutting, move the tool with the straight guide flush with
the side of the workpiece.
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Templet guide (optional accessory)
The templet guide provides a sleeve through which the bit
passes, allowing use of the tool with templet patterns.
10
003692
To install the templet guide, loosen the screws on the tool
base, insert the templet guide and then tighten the screws.
3
1
2
1. Templet guide
2. Screw
3. Base plate
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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
7
2
3
NOTE:
4
•
The workpiece will be cut a slightly different size from the
templet. Allow for the distance (X) between the 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 –
bit diameter) / 2
5
6
1. Bit
2. Base
3. Templet
4. Workpiece
5. Distance (X)
6. Outside diameter of the templet
guide
7. Templet guide
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Trimmer guide (optional accessory)
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 fine cut.
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003700
Install the trimmer guide on the guide holder with the wing
bolt (B). Insert the guide holder into the holes in the tool base
and tighten the wing bolt (A). To adjust the distance between
the bit and the trimmer guide, loosen the wing bolt (B) and
turn the fine adjusting screw (1.5 mm or 1/16” per turn).
When adjusting the guide roller up or down, loosen the wing
bolt (C). After adjusting, tighten all the wing bolts securely.
1
2
3
4
7
6
5
1. Wing bolt (A)
2. Guide holder
3. Fine adjusting screw
4. Wing bolt (B)
5. Wing bolt (C)
6. Trimmer guide
7. Guide roller
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When cutting, move the tool with the guide roller riding the
side of the workpiece.
1
2
1. Bit
2. Guide roller
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MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
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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
1
003702
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.
2
3
NOTE:
•
When replacing carbon brush located on the same side
as the knob, remove the knob first before unscrewing the
brush holder cap.
1. Brush holder cap
2. Knob
CAUTION:
3. Screwdriver
•
Be sure to re-install the knob after inserting new carbon
brush.
After replacing brushes, plug in the tool and break in brushes
by running tool with no load for about 10 minutes. Then
check the tool while running and electric brake operation
when releasing the switch trigger. If electric brake is not
working well, ask your local Makita service center for repair.
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.
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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
Trimmer guide
Guide holder
Templet guides
Templet guide adapter
Lock nut
Collet sleeve 3/8”, 1/4”
Wrench 8
Wrench 24
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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.
MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
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Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of
defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase.
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• repairs have been made or attempted by others:
• repairs are required because of normal wear and tear:
• the tool has been abused, misused or improperly maintained:
• alterations have been made to the tool.
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