Sharpening Planer Blades; Maintenance; Carbon Brushes - Makita 1805B Instruction Manual

SHARPENING PLANER BLADES
Although a power planer considerably out-
performs an ordinary hand plane, by the
same token the blades become dull faster.
Always keep your blades sharp for the best
performance possible. Use the sharpening
holder (photo) to remove nicks and pro-
duce a fine edge.
First, loosen the 2 wing nuts on the holder
and insert blades A and B
as in
figure a t
right, so that they contact side C and D.
Then tighten wing nuts.
Immerse dressing stone in water for 2 or 3
minutes before sharpening. Hold the holder
so that blades both contact the dressing
stone for simultaneous sharpening a t the
same angle. Stock removal i s possible up to
7.5 mm (5/16"). Blades may be used down
to24.5" (1").
MAINTENANCE
Carbon brushes
Replace carbon brushes when they wear
down to about 6 mm (1/4") or sparking
will occur. Both brushes should be changed
a t
the same time.
Sharpening holder
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Wing nut
Side (CJ
Blade(B1
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Side(D1
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6mm ( 1 /4")
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