Router MODEL 3606 003646 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. w w w. m a k i t a t o o l s.
SPECIFICATIONS Model 3606 Collet chuck capacity 1/4” No load speed (RPM) 30,000/min. Overall length 181 mm (7-1/8”) Net weight 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) • Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice. • Specifications may differ from country to country. GENERAL SAFETY RULES USA002-2 (For All Tools) WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
5. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces 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. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. 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.
SERVICE 23. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. 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. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD: Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
9. 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. 10. Be careful of the bit rotating direction and the feed direction. 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. 13. Do not touch the bit immediately after operation; it may be extremely hot and could burn your skin. 14.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION • 003651 1 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 flat surface. Turn the scale ring until it makes contact with the base. Loosen the clamp screw. Turn the scale ring until the bit just touches the flat surface. Tighten the clamp screw.
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) position. ASSEMBLY • 003669 Installing or removing the bit 1 • 2 1. Shaft lock 2. Bit OPERATION CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool. • CAUTION: Install the bit securely. Always use only the wrench provided with the tool. A loose or overtightened bit can be dangerous.
001985 2 3 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.
003687 Templet guide (optional accessory) The templet guide provides a sleeve through which the bit passes, allowing use of the tool with templet patterns. 003691 1 2 To install the templet guide, loosen the screws on the tool base, insert the templet guide and then tighten the screws. 3 1. Base plate 2. Templet guide 3. Screw 003695 1 7 2 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.
003699 Install the trimmer guide on the tool base with the wing bolt (B). Loosen the wing bolt (A) and adjust the distance between the bit and the trimmer guide by turning the fine adjusting screw (1.5 mm or 1/16” per turn). At the desired distance, tighten the wing bolt (A) to secure the trimmer guide in place. When adjusting the guide roller up or down, loosen the wing nut (C). After adjusting it, tighten the wing nut (C) securely.
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.
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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.