Planing operation (Fig. 8)
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.
Planing will be easier if you incline the workpiece in sta-
tionary fashion, so that you can plane somewhat down-
hill.
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.
Sharpening the planer blades (Fig. 9, 10 & 11)
Always keep your blades sharp for the best performance
possible. Use the sharpening holder to remove nicks and
produce a fine edge.
First, loosen the two wing nuts on the holder and insert
the blades (A) and (B), so that they contact the sides (C)
and (D). Then tighten the wing nuts.
Immerse the dressing stone in water for 2 or 3 minutes
before sharpening. Hold the holder so that the blades
both contact the dressing stone for simultaneous sharp-
ening at the same angle.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
For European countries and areas (Fig. 12 & 13)
When you wish to perform clean planing operation, con-
nect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Install the
nozzle (standard equipment) on the tool using the screws
provided. Then connect a hose of the vacuum cleaner to
the nozzle as shown in Fig. 13.
For other countries and areas
A nozzle and joint (optional accessories) are necessary
to connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Consult
a Makita catalogue or representative on the nozzle and
joint.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Replacement of carbon brushes (Fig. 14, 15 & 16)
Replace carbon brushes when they are worn down to the
limit mark. First, remove the chip cover and then replace
the carbon brushes. Both identical carbon brushes
should be replaced at the same time.
To maintain product safety and reliability, repairs, mainte-
nance or adjustment should be carried out by a Makita
Authorized Service Center.
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For European countries only
Noise and Vibration
The typical A-weighted noise levels are
sound pressure level: 90 dB (A)
sound power level: 101 dB (A)
Uncertainty is 3 dB (A).
– Wear ear protection. –
The typical weighted root mean square acceleration
value is not more than 2.5 m/s
These values have been obtained according to
EN60745.
EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We declare under our sole responsibility that this product
is in compliance with the following standards of standard-
ized documents,
EN60745, EN55014, EN61000
in accordance with Council Directives, 89/336/EEC and
98/37/EC.
Yasuhiko Kanzaki
MAKITA INTERNATIONAL EUROPE LTD.
Michigan Drive, Tongwell, Milton Keynes,
Bucks MK15 8JD, ENGLAND
Responsible manufacturer:
Makita Corporation Anjo Aichi Japan
ENG005-2-V3
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CE 2006
Director
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