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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.

Below are some examples of proper and improper settings.

Blade height adjustment (Fig. 8)

Blade height adjustment is usually not necessary. How-

ever, if you notice that the blade edge is below the level of

the rear base or protrudes too far from the rear base, pro-

ceed as follows.

Loosen the eight installation bolts and the set plate

screws. Turn the adjusting screws clockwise to retract the

blade or counterclockwise to protrude it. After adjusting

the blade height, tighten the set plate screws and the

eight installation bolts securely.

Hex wrench storage (Fig. 10)

When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the

figure to keep it from being lost.

Nozzle assembly and joint (Accessory)

(Fig. 11 & 12)

Nozzle assembly and joint are used when connecting the

tool to vacuum cleaner.

When you wish to perform cleaner operation, connect a

vacuum cleaner to your tool.

To connect vacuum cleaner, remove the chip guide from

the tool. Place nozzle assembly and joint in its place and

then tighten screws to secure them.

Connect a hose of vacuum cleaner to the joint.

OPERATION

Planing operation (Fig. 13)

First, rest the tool front base flat upon the workpiece sur-

face without the blades making any contact. Switch on

and wait until the blades attain full speed. Then move the

tool gently forward. Apply pressure on the front of tool at

the start of planing, and at the back at the end of planing.

The speed and depth of cut determine the kind of finish.

The power planer keeps cutting at a speed that will not

result in jamming by chips. For rough cutting, the depth of

cut can be increased, while for a good finish you should

reduce the depth of cut and advance the tool more

slowly.

Front roller (Fig. 14)

When performing repeated cuts, the use of the front roller

enables quick and effortless return of the tool toward an

operator by raising the back end of the tool so that the

tool blades do not contact a workpiece and then sliding

tool on the front roller.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or

maintenance.

• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the

like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.

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. (Fig. 15)

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. (Fig. 16)

To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,

any other maintenance or adjustment should be per-

formed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always

using Makita replacement parts.

(A) Front base (Movable shoe)

(B) Rear base (Stationary shoe)

Correct setting

Nicks in surface

Gouging at start

Gouging at end

Although this side view cannot show it,

the edges of the blades run perfectly

parallel to the rear base surface.

Cause: One or both blades fails to have

edge parallel to rear base line.

Cause: One or both blade edges fails to

protrude enough in relation to

rear base line.

Cause: One or both blade edges pro-

trudes too far in relation to rear

base line.

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