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Adjusting depth of cut (Fig. 3)

Depth of cut may be adjusted by simply turning the knob

on the front of the tool so that the pointer points the

desired depth of cut.

Switch action (Fig. 4)

CAUTION:

• Before installing the battery cartridge into the tool,

always check to see that the switch trigger actuates

properly and returns to the “OFF” position when

released.

• Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing the

lock-off lever. This can cause switch breakage.

To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally

pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool, slide

the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger. Release the

switch trigger to stop.

WARNING:

• For your safety, this tool is equipped with lock-off lever

which prevents the tool from unintended starting.

NEVER use the tool if it runs when you simply pull the

switch trigger without pressing the lock-off lever.

Return tool a MAKITA service center for proper repairs

BEFORE further usage.

• NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and function of

lock-off lever.

To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally

pulled, a lock-off button is provided.

To start the tool, depress the lock-off button and pull the

switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.

Foot (Fig. 5)

After a cutting operation, raise the back side of the tool

and a foot comes under the level of the rear base. This

prevents the tool blades to be damaged.

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the

battery cartridge is removed before carrying out any

work on the tool.

Removing or installing planer blades

CAUTION:

• Tighten the blade installation bolts carefully when

attaching the blades to the tool. A loose installation bolt

can be dangerous. Always check to see they are

tightened securely.

• Handle the blades very carefully. Use gloves or rags to

protect your fingers or hands when removing or

installing the blades.

• Use only the Makita wrench provided to remove or

install the blades. Failure to do so may result in

overtightening or insufficient tightening of the

installation bolts. This could cause an injury.

For tool with conventional planer blades (Fig. 6 - 8)

To remove the blades on the drum, unscrew the

installation bolts with the socket wrench. The drum cover

comes off together with the blades.

To install the blades, first clean out all chips or foreign

matter adhering to the drum or blades. Use blades of the

same dimensions and weight, or drum oscillation/vibration

will result, causing poor planing action and, eventually,

tool breakdown.

Place the blade on the gauge base so that the blade edge

is perfectly flush with the inside edge of the gauge plate.

Place the adjusting plate on the blade, then simply press

in the heel of the adjusting plate flush with the back side of

the gauge base and tighten two screws on the adjusting

plate. Now slip the heel of the adjusting plate into the

drum groove, then fit the drum cover on it. Tighten all the

installation bolts evenly and alternately with the socket

wrench.

Repeat the above procedures for the other blade.

For tool with mini planer blades (Fig. 9)

1. Remove the existing blade, if the tool has been in use,

carefully clean the drum surfaces and the drum cover.

To remove the blades on the drum, unscrew the three

installation bolts with the socket wrench. The drum

cover comes off together with the blades. (Fig. 10)

2. To install the blades, loosely attach the adjusting plate

to the set plate with the pan head screws and set the

mini planer blade on the gauge base so that the

cutting edge of the blade is perfectly flush with the

inside flank of the gauge plate.

3. Set the adjusting plate/set plate on the gauge base so

that the planer blade locating lugs on the set plate rest

in the mini planer blade groove, then press in the heel

of the adjusting plate flush with the back side of the

gauge base and tighten the pan head screws.

4. It is important that the blade sits flush with the inside

flank of the gauge plate, the planer blade locating lugs

sit in the blade groove and the heel of the adjusting

plate is flush with the back side of the gauge base.

Check this alignment carefully to ensure uniform

cutting.

5. Slip the heel of the adjusting plate into the groove of

the drum. (Fig. 11)

6. Set the drum cover over the adjusting plate/set plate

and screw in the three hex flange head bolts so that a

gap exists between the drum and the set plate to slide

the mini planer blade into position. The blade will be

positioned by the planer blade locating lugs on the set

plate.

7. The blade’s lengthwise adjustment will need to be

manually positioned so that the blade ends are clear

and equidistant from the housing on one side and the

metal bracket on the other.

8. Tighten the three hex flange head bolts (with the

socket wrench provided) and rotate the drum to check

clearances between the blade ends and the tool body.

9. Check the three hex flange head bolts for final

tightness.

10. Repeat procedures 1 - 9 for the other blade.

For the correct planer blade setting

Your planing surface will end up rough and uneven,

unless the blade is set properly and securely. The blade

must be mounted so that the cutting edge is absolutely

level, that is, parallel to the surface of the rear base.

Refer to some examples below for proper and improper

settings.

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