Planing Operation - Makita 1050D Instruction Manual

OPERATION
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1. Start
2. End
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1. Blade edge
2. Side of drum
3. Cutting line
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You may wish to add to the length of the fence by attaching an extra piece of
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wood. Convenient holes are provided in the fence for this purpose.

Planing operation

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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
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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 cut-
ting, 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.
Shiplapping (Rabbeting)
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To make a stepped cut as shown in the figure, use the edge fence (guide rule).
Draw a cutting line on the workpiece. Align the blade edge with the cutting line.
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Then adjust the edge fence as explained in the "Edge fence" section.
When planing, move the tool with the edge fence flush with the side of the
workpiece. Otherwise uneven planing may result.
Maximum shiplapping (rabbeting) depth is 15 mm.
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CAUTION:
• Before shiplapping, adjust the blade so that the end protrudes slightly
from the side of the drum.