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13.
Always switch off and wait for the blades to
come to a complete stop before any adjusting.
14.
Never stick your finger into the chip chute.
Chute may jam when cutting damp wood.
Clean out chips with a stick.
15.
Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
16.
Always change both blades or covers on the
drum, otherwise the resulting imbalance will
cause vibration and shorten tool life.
17.
Use only Makita blades specified in this
manual.
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 adherence to safety rules for the subject
product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety
rules stated in this instruction 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 depth of cut
►
Fig.1:
1.
Pointer
2.
Knob
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.2:
1.
Switch trigger
2.
Lock button or Lock-off
button
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always
check to see that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the “OFF” position when
released.
For tool with lock button
CAUTION:
Switch can be locked in “ON” posi
-
tion 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.
For tool with lock-off button
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.
CAUTION:
Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without depressing the lock-off button.
This can
cause switch breakage.
Foot
Country specific
►
Fig.3:
1.
Planer blade
2.
Rear base
3.
Foot
After a cutting operation, raise the back side of the tool
so that the foot comes out of the rear base. This pre
-
vents the planer blades to be 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 planer blades to
the tool.
A loose installation bolt can be dangerous.
Always check to see they are tightened securely.
CAUTION:
Handle the planer blades very
carefully. Use gloves or rags to protect your fin
-
gers or hands when removing or installing the
blades.
CAUTION:
Use only the Makita wrench
provided to remove or install the planer blades.
Failure to do so may result in overtightening or insuf-
ficient tightening of the installation bolts. This could
cause an injury.
For tool with conventional planer
blades
To remove the planer blades on the drum, unscrew the
installation bolts with the hex wrench. The drum cover
comes off together with the blades.
►
Fig.4:
1.
Hex wrench
2.
Bolts
►
Fig.5:
1.
Bolts
2.
Drum
3.
Planer blade
4.
Drum
cover
5.
Adjusting plate
6.
Groove
To install the planer blades, do the following procedure.
1.
Clean out all chips or foreign matter adhering to
the drum and planer blades.
2.
Choose planer blades of the same dimensions
and weight. Otherwise drum oscillation/vibration will
result, causing poor planing action and, eventually, tool
breakdown.