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, 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.
Foot
3
2
1
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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 from being damaged.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
•
unplugged 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.
To remove the blades on the drum, unscrew the
installation bolts with the socket wrench. The drum
cover comes off together with the blades.
1. Planer blade
2. Rear base
3. Foot
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To install the blades, first clean out all chips or foreign
matter adhering to the drum or blades. Use blades of
the
same
dimensions
oscillation/vibration will result, causing poor planing
action and, eventually, tool breakdown.
2
3
4
5
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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 adjust plate on the blade, then simply
press in the heel of the adjust plate flush with the back
side of the gauge base and tighten two screws on the
adjust plate. Now slip the heel of the adjust plate into
the drum groove, then fit the drum cover on it. Tighten
the installation bolts evenly and alternately with the
socket wrench.
5
6
1
2
3
4
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5
1. Socket wrench
2. Installation bolt
1
2
and
weight,
or
1. Bolt
1
2. Drum
3. Planer blade
4. Drum cover
5. Adjust plate
1. Adjust plate
2. Screws
3. Heel of adjust plate
7
4. Back side of
gauge base
5. Blade edge
6. Planer blade
8
7. Inside edge of
gauge plate
8. Gauge plate
drum