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Router MODEL 3606 I N S T R U C T I O N 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 . c o m...
3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distrac- tions can cause you to lose control. 3606 1/4” 30,000/min. 181 mm (7-1/8”) 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) Electrical Safety 4.
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. 6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Not More Than SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 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...
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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. 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.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 003651 1. Scale ring 2. Clamp screw 003659 1. Switch lever 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.
ASSEMBLY 003669 1. Shaft lock 2. Bit OPERATION 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. CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
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001985 1. Feed direction 2. Bit revolving direction 3. Workpiece 4. Straight guide 003676 003680 1. Screwdriver 2. Guide bar 003681 1. Straight guide 2. Guide bar 3. Wing bolt NOTE: • Moving the tool forward too fast may cause a poor quality of cut, or damage to the bit or motor.
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003687 003691 1. Base plate 2. Templet guide 3. Screw 003695 1. Bit 2. Base 3. Templet 4. Workpiece 5. Distance (X) 6. Outside diameter of the templet guide 7. Templet guide 003697 Templet guide (optional accessory) The templet guide provides a sleeve through which the bit passes, allowing use of the tool with templet patterns.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, car- bon brush inspection and replacement, any other mainte- nance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
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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.
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First-Class Postage Required Post Office will not deliver without proper postage. Makita U.S.A., Inc. 14930 Northam Street La Mirada, CA 90638-5753 Fold...
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Paste 3. How did you learn about this product: Magazine From Dealer Newspaper Store Display Catalog 4. Most favored points are: Design Features Size Price Makita Brand MODEL NO. YEAR SERIAL NO. PHONE 20-29 30-39 40-49 Paste Paste Radio Exhibition...
Date Purchased When you need service: Send complete tool (prepaid) to one Dealer’s Name & Address of the Makita Factory Service Centers listed, or to an Authorized Makita Service Center. Be sure to attach a letter to the outside of Model No.
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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.