Removing Or Installing Planer Blades - Makita DKP140 Instruction Manual

Switch action
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CAUTION:
Before installing the battery cartridge into the tool,
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always check to see that the switch trigger
actuates properly and returns to the "OFF"
position when released.
Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing
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the lock-off lever. This can cause switch breakage.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool, slide
the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger. Release the
switch trigger to stop.
WARNING:
For your safety, this tool is equipped with lock-off
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lever which prevents the tool from unintended
starting. NEVER use the tool if it runs when you
simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the
lock-off lever. Return tool a MAKITA service center
for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and function
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of lock-off lever.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, depress the lock-off button and pull the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
Foot
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After a cutting operation, raise the back side of the tool
and a foot comes under the level of the rear base. This
prevents the tool blades to be damaged.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before carrying out
any work on the tool.

Removing or installing planer blades

CAUTION:
Tighten the blade installation bolts carefully when
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attaching the blades to the tool. A loose installation
bolt can be dangerous. Always check to see they
are tightened securely.
Handle the blades very carefully. Use gloves or
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rags to protect your fingers or hands when
removing or installing the blades.
Use only the Makita wrench provided to remove or
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install the blades. Failure to do so may result in
overtightening or insufficient tightening of the
installation bolts. This could cause an injury.
For tool with conventional planer blades
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To remove the blades on the drum, unscrew the
installation bolts with the socket wrench. The drum
cover comes off together with the blades.
To install the blades, first clean out all chips or foreign matter
adhering to the drum or blades. Use blades of the same
dimensions and weight, or drum oscillation/vibration will result,
causing poor planing action and, eventually, tool breakdown.
Place the blade on the gauge base so that the blade edge is
perfectly flush with the inside edge of the gauge plate. Place
the adjusting plate on the blade, then simply press in the
heel of the adjusting plate flush with the back side of the
gauge base and tighten two screws on the adjusting plate.
Now slip the heel of the adjusting plate into the drum groove,
then fit the drum cover on it. Tighten all the installation bolts
evenly and alternately with the socket wrench.
Repeat the above procedures for the other blade.
For tool with mini planer blades
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1. Remove the existing blade, if the tool has been in use,
carefully clean the drum surfaces and the drum cover.
To remove the blades on the drum, unscrew the three
installation bolts with the socket wrench. The drum
cover comes off together with the blades.
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2. To install the blades, loosely attach the adjusting
plate to the set plate with the pan head screws
and set the mini planer blade on the gauge base
so that the cutting edge of the blade is perfectly
flush with the inside flank of the gauge plate.
3. Set the adjusting plate/set plate on the gauge base
so that the planer blade locating lugs on the set plate
rest in the mini planer blade groove, then press in the
heel of the adjusting plate flush with the back side of
the gauge base and tighten the pan head screws.
4. It is important that the blade sits flush with the inside
flank of the gauge plate, the planer blade locating
lugs sit in the blade groove and the heel of the
adjusting plate is flush with the back side of the
gauge base. Check this alignment carefully to ensure
uniform cutting.
5. Slip the heel of the adjusting plate into the groove
of the drum.
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6. Set the drum cover over the adjusting plate/set
plate and screw in the three hex flange head bolts
so that a gap exists between the drum and the
set plate to slide the mini planer blade into
position. The blade will be positioned by the
planer blade locating lugs on the set plate.
7. The blade's lengthwise adjustment will need to be
manually positioned so that the blade ends are
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