Correct Setting; Planing Operation - Makita 1804N Instruction Manual

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(A) Front base (Movable shoe)
(B) Rear base (Stationary shoe)

Correct setting

Nicks in surface
Gouging at start
Gouging at end
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Use of nozzle assembly
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Use of the special nozzle assembly will minimize chip
scatter, making for a work area.
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The nozzle assembly may be attached after the chip
cover on the tool body is removed. Use the chip cover
screws to fasten it in place.
(A)
(A)
(A)
1. Nozzle
assembly
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1. Rear cover
2. Chip cover
Although this side view cannot
show it, the edges of the blades
(B)
run perfectly parallel to the rear
base surface.
Cause: One or both blades fails to
Cause: One or both blade edges
(B)
Cause: One or both blade edges
(B)
OPERATION
CAUTION:
Hold the tool firmly with one hand on the knob and
the other hand on the switch handle when
performing the tool.

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 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
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have edge parallel to rear
base line.
fails to protrude enough in
relation to rear base line.
protrudes too far in relation
to rear base line.
1. Start
2. End
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