Makita RF1100, RF1101, RD1100, RD1101 User Manual

Router

MODEL RF1100/RF1101
MODEL RD1100/RD1101

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

WARNING:

For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model RF1100 RF1101 RD1100 RD1101

Collet chuck capacity 1/2” and 1/4”

No load speed (RPM) 24,000/min.

Overall height 223 mm (8-3/4”)

Net weight 3.2 kg (7.1 lbs) 3.6 kg (7.9 lbs)

8,000 - 24,000/min.

• Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice.

• Specifications may differ from country to country.

24,000/min.

8,000 - 24,000/min.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

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(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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Work A re a

1.

Keep your work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered benches and dark areas invite acci­dents.

2.

Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Powe r

tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.

3.

Keep bystanders, children, and visitors
away while operating a power tool. Distrac-

tions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

4.

Grounded tools must be plugged into an
outlet properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all codes and ordi­nances. Never remove the grounding
prong or modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adaptor plugs. Check with a
qualified electrician if you are in doubt as
to whether the outlet is properly
grounded. If the tools should electrically mal-

function or break down, grounding provides a
low resistance path to carry electricity away
from the user.

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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. Damaged

cords increase the risk of electric shock.

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.

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.

10.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth­ing 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ser­viced before using. Many accidents are

caused by poorly maintained tools.

22.

Use only accessories that are recom­mended by the manufacturer for your
model. Accessories that may be suitable for

one tool, may become hazardous when used
on another tool.

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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.

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: Use only three-wire extension cords that have three­prong 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

Ampere Rating

More Than Not More Than AWG

0 6 18 16 16 14

6 10 18161412
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12 Not Recommended

Volts Total length of cord in feet

120 V 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft.

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 con­nected to a permanent ground, such as a properly grounded outlet box.

Adapter

Grounding Means

Grounding

Blade

Cover of Grounded

Outlet Box

Fig. A Fig. B Fig. C

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.

2.

Wear hearing protection during extended
period of operation.

3.

Handle the bits very carefully.

4.

Check the bit carefully for cracks or dam­age before operation. Replace cracked or
damaged bit immediately.

5.

Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and
remove all nails from the workpiece
before operation.

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 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.

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13.

Do not touch the bit immediately after
operation; it may be extremely hot and
could burn your skin.

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.

16.

Draw attention to the need to use cutters
of the correct shank diameter and suitable
for the speed of the tool.

17.

Some material contains chemicals which
may be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust
inhalation and skin contact. Follow mate­rial supplier safety data.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this
instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.

SYMBOLS

The followings show the symbols used for tool.

V .......................volts

A ....................... amperes

Hz .....................hertz

6

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................alternating current

....................no load speed

n

˚

.../min................revolutions or reciprocation per

minute

FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION

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3

4

4

1

5

8

8

3

1

2

5

1. Motor unit housing

2. Index line

3. Scale ring

4. Graduation

5. Lock lever

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ON

OFF

1. Switch lever

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

2

Place the tool on a flat wood surface. Open the lock lever.
Turn the motor unit until the bit just touches the flat surface.

3

Close the lock lever.

4

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.

Switch action

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For RF1100 and RF1101

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CAUTION:

• 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.

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.

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1. Motor unit cord

2. Outlet

3. Lock button

4. Switch trigger

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For RD1100 and RD1101

1

CAUTION:

• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the

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3

4

switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the “OFF”
position when released.

• 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.

After connecting the motor unit cord to the outlet in the han­dle, move the switch lever to the “ON” position.

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 trig­ger 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 mate­rial 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

1. Lock lever

1. Wrench

2. Router bit

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 1-1/4” in diameter, install
base plate with center hole diameter 2-1/2”, replacing
the original base plate.

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First, remove the motor unit from the base as follows.

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1
2

1. Open the lock lever.

2. While holding the base, turn the motor unit counterclock­wise.

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.

Insert the bit all the way into the collet cone and tighten the
collet nut securely with the two wrenches.

These routers accommodate the bits with 1/2” diameter
shank. When using the 1/4” diameter shank bit, replace the
equipped collet chuck with the one for 1/4” diameter shank
bit which is provided as the standard accessory.

To remove the bit, follow the installation procedure in reverse.

1. Pin

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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.

4. Close the lock lever.

9

1. Motor unit cord

2. Outlet

For equipped with switch-in-handle

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For model RD1100 and RD1101 only

1

Connect the motor unit cord to the outlet in the handle.

2

OPERATION

2

1

1. Feed direction

2. Bit revolving direction

3. Workpiece

4. Straight guide

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 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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1

2

1. Workpiece 2. Bit revolving direction

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

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NOTE:

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• Moving the tool forward too fast may cause a poor

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3

4

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

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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.

• 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.

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1

2

1. Hex socket bolts

2. Guide bar

3. Straight guide

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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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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.

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.

1

2

1. Lock nut

2. Templet guide

3. Base plate

4. Router bit

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To install the templet guide, insert the templet guide in center
hole in the base plate and secure in place with the lock nut.

3
4

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Secure the templet to the workpiece. Place the tool on the

1

2

3

6

templet and move the tool with the templet guide sliding
along the side of the templet.

4

1. Router bit

2. Base

3. Templet

4. Workpiece

5. Templet guide

6. Lock nut

MAINTENANCE

1

1. Limit mark

1. Brush holder cap

2. Screwdriver

5

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 iden­tical carbon brushes.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Memo

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Memo

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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

Warranty Policy

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.
Should any trouble develop during this one year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of
Makita’s Factory or Authorized Service Centers. If inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective
workmanship or material, Makita will repair (or at our option, replace) without charge.

This Warranty does not apply where:

• 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.

IN NO EVENT SHALL MAKITA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER APPLIES BOTH DURING
AND AFTER THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY.

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