Makita M3600 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Router
M3600
ENGLISH: Original instructions
DOUBLE INSULATION
Read before use.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model: M3600
Collet chuck capacity 12 mm or 1/2″
Plunge capacity 0 - 60 mm
No load speed 22,000 min-1
Overall height 300 mm
Net weight 5.5 kg
Safety class /II
• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specications herein are subject to change
without notice.
• Specications may differ from country to country.
• Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003
Symbols
The following show the symbols used for the equip-
ment. Be sure that you understand their meaning before
use.
Read instruction manual.
DOUBLE INSULATION
Only for EU countries
Do not dispose of electric equipment
together with household waste material! In
observance of the European Directive, on
Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment
and its implementation in accordance with
national law, electric equipment that have
reached the end of their life must be col-
lected separately and returned to an envi-
ronmentally compatible recycling facility.
Intended use
The tool is intended for ush trimming and proling of
wood, plastic and similar materials.
Power supply
The tool should be connected only to a power supply of
the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and
can only be operated on single-phase AC supply. They
are double-insulated and can, therefore, also be used
from sockets without earth wire.
For public low-voltage distribution
systems of between 220 V and
250 V.
Switching operations of electric apparatus cause volt-
age uctuations. The operation of this device under
unfavorable mains conditions can have adverse effects
to the operation of other equipment. With a mains
impedance equal or less than 0.35 Ohms it can be pre-
sumed that there will be no negative effects. The mains
socket used for this device must be protected with a
fuse or protective circuit breaker having slow tripping
characteristics.
Noise
The typical A-weighted noise level determined accord-
ing to EN60745:
Sound pressure level (LpA) : 86 dB(A)
Sound power level (LWA) : 97 dB (A)
Uncertainty (K) : 3 dB(A)
WARNING: Wear ear protection.
Vibration
The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) deter-
mined according to EN60745:
Work mode: cutting grooves in MDF
Vibration emission (ah) : 2.5 m/s2
Uncertainty (K) : 1.5 m/s2
NOTE: The declared vibration emission value has
been measured in accordance with the standard test
method and may be used for comparing one tool with
another.
NOTE: The declared vibration emission value
may also be used in a preliminary assessment of
exposure.
WARNING: The vibration emission during actual
use of the power tool can differ from the declared
emission value depending on the ways in which the
tool is used.
WARNING: Be sure to identify safety measures
to protect the operator that are based on an estima-
tion of exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking
account of all parts of the operating cycle such as
the times when the tool is switched off and when it is
running idle in addition to the trigger time).
EC Declaration of Conformity
For European countries only
Makita declares that the following Machine(s):
Designation of Machine: Router
Model No./ Type: M3600
Conforms to the following European Directives:
2006/42/EC
They are manufactured in accordance with the following
standard or standardized documents: EN60745

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The technical le in accordance with 2006/42/EC is
available from:
Makita, Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070, Belgium
4.8.2015
Yasushi Fukaya
Director
Makita, Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070, Belgium
General power tool safety warnings
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and
all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, re and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
Work area safety
1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of ammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3. Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
2. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of elec-
tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con-
ditions. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
6. If operating a power tool in a damp location
is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces
the risk of electric shock.
7. Use of power supply via an RCD with a rated
residual current of 30 mA or less is always
recommended.
Personal Safety
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or med-
ication. A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
2. Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with
your nger on the switch or energising power tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
4. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewel-
lery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
7. If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of
dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
Power tool use and care
1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application. The correct power tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn
it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
3. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the
battery pack from the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool
or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
5. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power tool’s oper-
ation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before
use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.
6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly main-
tained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely
to bind and are easier to control.
7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

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Service
1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualied
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
2. Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.
3. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.
Router safety warnings
1. Hold power tool by insulated gripping sur-
faces, because the cutter may contact its own
cord. Cutting a “live” wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool “live” and shock the
operator.
2. Use clamps or another practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable plat-
form. Holding the work by your hand or against
the body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of
control.
3. Wear hearing protection during extended
period of operation.
4. Handle the router bits very carefully.
5. Check the router bit carefully for cracks or
damage before operation. Replace cracked or
damaged bit immediately.
6. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all
nails from the workpiece before operation.
7. Hold the tool rmly with both hands.
8. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
9. Make sure the router bit is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.
10. 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.
11. Be careful of the router bit rotating direction
and the feed direction.
12. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
13. Always switch off and wait for the router bit to
come to a complete stop before removing the
tool from workpiece.
14. Do not touch the router bit immediately after
operation; it may be extremely hot and could
burn your skin.
15. Do not smear the tool base carelessly with
thinner, gasoline, oil or the like. They may
cause cracks in the tool base.
16. Use router bits of the correct shank diameter
suitable for the speed of the tool.
17. Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhala-
tion and skin contact. Follow material supplier
safety data.
18. Always use the correct dust mask/respirator
for the material and application you are work-
ing with.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with
product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adher-
ence to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or
failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruc-
tion manual may cause serious personal injury.
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
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 at surface. Loosen the lock lever and lower
the tool body until the router bit just touches the at surface.
Press the lock lever down to lock the tool body. While pressing
the fast-feed button, move the stopper pole up or down until the
desired depth of cut is obtained. Minute depth adjustments can
be obtained by turning the stopper pole (1.5 mm (1/16″) per turn).
1
2
3
4
5
6
Fig.1
► 1. Nylon nut 2. Stopper pole 3. Fast-feed button
4. Adjusting hex bolt 5. Stopper 6. Lock lever
CAUTION: The depth of cut should not be
more than 20 mm (13/16″) at a pass when cutting
grooves. For extra-deep grooving operations,
make two or three passes with progressively
deeper router bit settings.
Nylon nut
For tool without the knob
The upper limit of the tool body can be adjusted by
turning the nylon nut. Do not lower the nylon nut too low.
The router bit will protrude dangerously.
For tool with the knob
By turning the knob, the upper limit of the tool body can
be adjusted. When the tip of the router bit is retracted
more than required in relation to the base plate surface,
turn the knob to lower the upper limit. Do not lower the
knob too low. The router bit will protrude dangerously.

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1
Fig.2
► 1. Knob
CAUTION: Since excessive cutting may cause
overload of the motor or difculty 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 progres-
sively deeper router bit settings.
CAUTION: Do not lower the knob too low. The
router bit will protrude dangerously.
Stopper block
As the rotary stopper has three adjusting hex bolts, you
can easily obtain three different depths of cut without
readjusting the stopper pole. To adjust the hex bolts,
loosen the hex nuts on them and turn the hex bolts.
After obtaining the desired position, tighten the hex nuts
to secure the hex bolts.
1
2
3
4
5
Fig.3
► 1. Stopper pole 2. Chip deector 3. Stopper
4. Adjusting hex bolt 5. Hex nut
Switch action
CAUTION: Before plugging in the tool, always
check to see that the tool is switched off.
CAUTION: Make sure that the shaft lock is
released before the switch is turned on.
To start the tool, move the switch lever to the I position.
To stop the tool, move the switch lever to the O position.
1
Fig.4
► 1. Switch lever
CAUTION: Hold the tool rmly when turning
off the tool, to overcome the reaction.
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 router bit
Insert the router 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, rst insert
the appropriate collet sleeve into the collet cone, then
install the router bit as illustrated.
To remove the router bit, follow the installation proce-
dure in reverse.
1
2
Fig.5
► 1. Shaft lock 2. Wrench
CAUTION: Install the router bit securely.
Always use only the wrench provided with the
tool. A loose or overtightened router bit can be
dangerous.
CAUTION: Do not tighten the collet nut with-
out inserting a router bit or install small shank
bits without using a collet sleeve. Either can lead
to breakage of the collet cone.

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OPERATION
CAUTION: Before operation, always make
sure that the tool body automatically rises to
the upper limit and the router bit does not pro-
trude from the tool base when the lock lever is
loosened.
CAUTION: Before operation, always make
sure that the chip deector is installed properly.
1
Fig.6
► 1. Chip deector
Set the tool base on the workpiece to be cut without
the router bit making any contact. Then turn the tool on
and wait until the router bit attains full speed. Lower the
tool body and move the tool forward over the workpiece
surface, keeping the tool base ush and advancing
smoothly until the cutting is complete.
When doing edge cutting, the workpiece surface should
be on the left side of the router bit in the feed direction.
1
2
3
4
4
2
Fig.7
► 1. Workpiece 2. Bit revolving direction 3. View from
the top of the tool 4. Feed direction
NOTE: Moving the tool forward too fast may cause
a poor quality of cut, or damage to the router bit or
motor. Moving the tool forward too slowly may burn
and mar the cut. The proper feed rate will depend on
the router 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.
NOTE: 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 ush with the side of
the workpiece.
1
23
4
Fig.8
► 1. Feed direction 2. Router bit revolving direction
3. Workpiece 4. Straight guide
Straight guide
The straight guide is effectively used for straight cuts
when chamfering or grooving.
Straight guide (Type A)
Optional accessory
Install the straight guide on the guide holder with the
thumb screw (B). Insert the guide holder into the holes
in the tool base and tighten the thumb screw (A). To
adjust the distance between the router bit and the
straight guide, loosen the thumb screw (B) and turn the
ne adjusting screw. At the desired distance, tighten the
thumb screw (B) to secure the straight guide in place.
1
2
B
3
A
Fig.9
► 1. Guide holder 2. Fine adjusting screw 3. Straight
guide

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Straight guide (Type B)
Optional accessory
Insert the straight guide into the holes in the tool base
and tighten the thumb screw. To adjust the distance
between the router bit and the straight guide, loosen the
thumb screw. At the desired distance, tighten the thumb
screw to secure the straight guide in place.
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
Fig.10
► 1. Thumb screw 2. Straight guide
When using a large diameter router bit, attach pieces
of wood to the straight guide which have a thickness of
more than 15 mm (5/8″) to prevent the router bit from
striking the straight guide.
When cutting, move the tool with the straight guide ush
with the side of the workpiece.
C1
A
B
2
Fig.11
► 1. Straight guide 2. Wood
A=55 mm (2-3/16″)
B=55 mm (2-3/16″)
C=15 mm (5/8″) or thicker
Templet guide
The templet guide provides a sleeve through which the
router bit passes, allowing use of the tool with templet
patterns. To install the templet guide, loosen the screws
on the tool base, insert the templet guide and then
tighten the screws.
Fig.12
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
2
3
Fig.13
► 1. Templet guide 2. Screws 3. Base plate
NOTE: The workpiece will be cut a slightly different
size from the templet. Allow for the distance (X)
between the router 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 - router bit diameter) / 2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Fig.14
► 1. Router bit 2. Base 3. Templet 4. Workpiece
5. Distance (X) 6. Outside diameter of the templet
guide 7. Templet guide
Trimmer guide
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 ne cut.

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Trimmer guide (Type A)
Optional accessory
Install the trimmer guide on the guide holder with the
thumb screw (B). Insert the guide holder into the holes
in the tool base and tighten the thumb screw (A). To
adjust the distance between the router bit and the
trimmer guide, loosen the thumb screw (B) and turn the
ne adjusting screw. When adjusting the guide roller up
or down, loosen the thumb screw (C). After adjusting,
tighten all the thumb screws securely.
1
2
3
4
B
A
C
Fig.15
► 1. Guide holder 2. Fine adjusting screw 3. Trimmer
guide 4. Guide roller
Trimmer guide (Type B)
Optional accessory
Install the trimmer guide on the straight guide with the
thumb screws (B). Insert the straight guide into the
holes in the tool base and tighten the thumb screw (A).
To adjust the distance between the router bit and the
trimmer guide, loosen the thumb screws (B). When
adjusting the guide roller up or down, loosen the thumb
screw (C). After adjusting, tighten all the thumb screws
securely.
1
2
B
A
C
Fig.16
► 1. Guide roller 2. Trimmer guide
When cutting, move the tool with the guide roller riding
the side of the workpiece.
3
1
2
Fig.17
► 1. Router bit 2. Guide roller 3. Workpiece
Dust cover (For tool with the knob)
Optional accessory
Dust cover prevents sawdust from being drawn into the
tool in the inverted position.
Install the dust cover as illustrated when using the tool
with a router stand available in the market.
Remove it when using the tool in the normal position.
1
2
Fig.18
► 1. Screw 2. Dust cover
Spacer (For tool with the knob)
Optional accessory
The spacer prevents the router bit from dropping into
the chuck when replacing the router bit in the inverted
position.
Insert the spacer as illustrated when using the tool with
a router stand available in the market.
12
3
Fig.19
► 1. Collet nut 2. Collet cone 3. Spacer

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Dust extraction
Optional accessory
Use the vacuum head for dust extraction.
1
Fig.20
► 1. Vacuum head
Installing the vacuum head
1
2
Fig.21
► 1. Support 2. Lock lever
1. Raise the lock lever of the vacuum head.
2. Place the vacuum head on the tool base so that its
top will be caught in the hook on the tool base.
3. Insert the supports on the vacuum head into the
hooks on the front of the tool base.
4. Push down the lock lever onto the tool base.
5. Connect a vacuum cleaner to the vacuum head.
Fig.22
Removing the vacuum head
1. Raise the lock lever.
2. Pull the vacuum head out of the tool base while
holding the supports between thumb and nger.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
Replacing carbon brushes
1
Fig.23
► 1. Limit mark
Check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace them 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.
1. Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder
caps.
2. Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new
ones and secure the brush holder caps.
1
Fig.24
► 1. Brush holder cap

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For tool with the knob
CAUTION: Be sure to re-install the knob after
inserting new carbon brush.
Release the lock lever and remove the knob by turning
it counterclockwise.
1
Fig.25
► 1. Knob
NOTE: The compression spring will come out of
the knob, so be careful not to lose the compression
spring.
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.
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
Router bits
Straight bit
Fig.26
Unit:mm
D A L1 L2
620 50 15
1/4″
12 12 60 30
1/2″
12 10 60 25
1/2″
8 8 60 25
6 8 50 18
1/4″
6 6 50 18
1/4″
“U”Grooving bit
R
Fig.27
Unit:mm
D A L1 L2 R
6 6 50 18 3

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“V”Grooving bit
Fig.28
Unit:mm
D A L1 L2 θ
1/4″ 20 50 15 90°
Dovetail bit
Fig.29
Unit:mm
D A L1 L2 θ
814.5 55 10 35°
3/8″
814.5 55 14.5 23°
3/8″
812 50 930°
3/8″
Drill point ush trimming bit
Fig.30
Unit:mm
D A L1 L2 L3
12 12 60 20 35
8 8 60 20 35
6 6 60 18 28
Drill point double ush trimming bit
Fig.31
Unit:mm
D A L1 L2 L3 L4
6 6 70 40 12 14

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Slotting cutter
Fig.32
Unit:mm
D A L1 L2
12 30 55 6
1/2″
12 30 55 3
1/2″
Board-jointing bit
Fig.33
Unit:mm
DA1 A2 L1 L2 L3
12 38 27 61 420
Corner rounding bit
Fig.34
Unit:mm
DA1 A2 L1 L2 L3 R
625 948 13 5 8
620 845 10 4 4
Chamfering bit
Fig.35
Unit:mm
DA1 A2 L1 L2 L3 C
12 30 20 55 12 20 4
1/2″

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Fig.36
Unit:mm
D A L1 L2 L3 θ
623 46 11 630°
620 50 13 545°
620 49 14 260°
Beading bit
Fig.37
Unit:mm
DA1 A2 L1 L2 L3 R
12 30 20 55 12 20 4
1/2″
Cove beading bit
Fig.38
Unit:mm
D A L1 L2 R
620 43 8 4
625 48 13 8
Ball bearing ush trimming bit
Fig.39
Unit:mm
D A L1 L2
610 50 20
1/4″

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Ball bearing corner rounding bit
Fig.40
Unit:mm
DA1 A2 L1 L2 L3 R
615 837 73.5 3
621 840 10 3.5 6
1/4″ 21 840 10 3.5 6
Ball bearing chamfering bit
Fig.41
Unit:mm
DA1 A2 L1 L2 θ
626 842 12 45°
1/4″
620 841 11 60°
Ball bearing beading bit
Fig.42
Unit:mm
DA1 A2 A3 L1 L2 L3 R
620 12 840 10 5.5 4
626 12 842 12 4.5 7
Ball bearing cove beading bit
Fig.43
Unit:mm
DA1 A2 A3 A4 L1 L2 L3 R
620 18 12 840 10 5.5 3
626 22 12 842 12 5 5

15
Ball bearing roman ogee bit
Fig.44
Unit:mm
DA1 A2 L1 L2 L3 R1 R2
620 840 10 4.5 2.5 4.5
626 842 12 4.5 3 6
Double ball bearing round corner bit
Fig.45
Unit:mm
DA1 A2 A3 L1 L2 L3 R
12 35 27 19 70 11 3.5 3
1/2″

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