For The Correct Planner Blade Setting; Adjusting Blade Gauge Itself - Makita 1805B Instruction Manual

Adjusting blade gauge itself
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Constant use of a blade gauge leads to wear
on the inside flank, resulting in improper
settings. To compensate for this, the blade
gauge itself must be adjusted. If, for ex-
ample, you notice t h a t the blade is below
the level of the rear shoe, you probably are
not able to actually plane - so the blade
must protrude more. But, if turning the
depth knob all the way fails to make the
blade protrude sufficinetly for planing,
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Adjusting screw
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then you have to adjust the blade gauge itself. Loosen the adjusting screws set into the
blade gauge, turning them to the left until their heads contact the inner walls of the inside
notches. (See Fig. 5,6.) If you need more leeway for adjustment than the space provided
by the notch, loosen the gauge plate installation screws on top to move the guage plate as
required. After adjusting the gauge plate for correct blade settings, secure the top screws
and inside adjusting screws.
Note: Do not turn the adjusting screws except a t the time of this adjustment.
FOR THE CORRECT PLANER BLADE SETTING (ALL MODELS)
Your planing surface will end up unsmooth and not level, unless the blade i s 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 im-
proper settings.
( A ) Front base (Movable shoe)
(B)
Rear base (Stationary shoe)
setting Correct
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Although this side view cannot show
it, the edges o f the baldes run perfect-
ly
parallel t o the rear base surface.
Cause: One o r b o t h blades fails t o
have edge parallel t o rear base
line.
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Cause: One or b o t h blade edges fails
t o protrude enough in relation
t o rear base line.
at start
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Gouging
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Cause: One o r b o t h balde edges pro-
trudes t o o far in relation t o
at end rear base line.
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