Makita DKP180STX, Instruction Manual

Page: 10 / 72

10
(A) Front base (Movable shoe)
(B) Rear base (Stationary shoe)
EN0004-1
Dust bag (accessory) (Fig. 13)
For tool without nozzle
Remove the chip cover and install the nozzle (optional
accessory). Attach the dust bag onto the nozzle. The
nozzle is tapered. When attaching the dust bag, push it
onto the nozzle firmly as far as it will go to prevent it from
coming off during operation.
For tool with nozzle
Attach the dust bag onto the nozzle. The nozzle is
tapered. When attaching the dust bag, push it onto the
nozzle firmly as far as it will go to prevent it from coming
off during operation.
(Fig. 14)
When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dust bag
from the tool and pull the fastener out. Empty the dust bag
of its contents, tapping it lightly so as to remove particles
adhering to the insides which might hamper further
collection.
NOTE:
• If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to this tool,
more efficient and cleaner operations can be
performed.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner (Fig. 15)
For tool without nozzle
When you wish to perform clean planing operation,
connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Before
connecting the vacuum cleaner, remove the chip cover
from the tool. Then connect a hose of the vacuum cleaner
to the nozzle (optional accessory) as shown in the figures.
For tool with nozzle
When you wish to perform clean planing operation,
connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Then
connect a hose of the vacuum cleaner to the nozzle as
shown in the figures.
Elbow (optional accessory) (Fig. 16)
Use of elbow allows change of chip discharge direction to
perform cleaner work.
For tool without nozzle
Remove the chip cover and install the nozzle (optional
accessory). Attach the elbow (optional accessory) on the
nozzle of the tool by just slipping on it. To remove it, just
pull it out.
For tool with nozzle
Attach the elbow (optional accessory) on the nozzle of the
tool by just slipping on it. To remove it, just pull it out.
Nozzle cleaning
Clean the nozzle regularly.
Use a compressed air to clean the clogged nozzle.
OPERATION
Hold the tool firmly with one hand on the knob and the
other hand on the switch handle when performing the tool.
Planing operation (Fig. 17)
First, rest the tool front base flat upon the workpiece
surface 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.
Planing will be easier if you incline the workpiece in
stationary fashion, so that you can plane somewhat
downhill.
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.
Correct setting Although this side view cannot show it, the
edges of the blades run perfectly parallel to
the rear base surface.
Nicks in surface Cause: One or both blades fails to have edge
parallel to rear base line.
Gouging at start Cause: One or both blade edges fails to
protrude enough in relation to rear
base line.
Gouging at end Cause: One or both blade edges protrudes
too far in relation to rear base line.
(A)
(B)
(B)
(A)
(A)
(B)