Additional Safety Rules; Functional Description - Makita KP312S Instruction Manual

19. Stay alert
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do
not operate tool when you are tired.
20. Check damaged parts
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part
that is damaged should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate properly and perform
its intended function. Check for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may affect
its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced by an autho-
rized service center unless otherwise indicated else-
where in this instruction manual. Have defective
switches replaced by and authorized service center.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.
21. Warning
The use of any other accessory or attachment other
than recommended in this operating instruction or
the catalog may present a risk of personal injury.
22. Have your tool repaired by an expert
This electric appliance is in accordance with the rel-
evant safety rules. Repairing of electric appliances
may be carried out only by experts otherwise it may
cause considerable danger for the user.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

1. Rags, cloth, cord, string and the like should
never be left around the work area.
2. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all
nails from the workpiece before operation.
3. Use only sharp blades. Handle the blades very
carefully.
4. Be sure the blade installation bolts are securely
tightened before operation.
5. Hold the tool firmly.
6. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
7. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, let
it run for a while. Watch for vibration or wobbling
that could indicate poor installation or a poorly
balanced blade.
8. Make sure the blade is not contacting the work-
piece before the switch is turned on.
9. Wait until the blade attains full speed before cut-
ting.
10. Keep at least 200 mm away from the tool at all
times.
11. Always switch off and wait for the blades to
come to a complete stop before any adjusting.
12. Never stick your finger into the chip chute.
Chute may jam when cutting damp wood. Clean
out chips with a stick.
13. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
14. When leaving the planer, switch off and set it
with the front base up on a wooden block, so
that the blades do not contact anything.
15. Always change both blades or covers on the
drum, otherwise the resulting imbalance will
cause vibration and shorten tool life.
16. Wait for complete run-down before putting the
tool aside.
17. Use only Makita blades specified in this manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the
tool.
Adjusting depth of cut (Fig. 1)
The depth of cut can be adjusted within a range of 0 –
3.5 mm. Turn the knob on the front of the tool until the
pointer is aligned with the desired cutting depth on the
scale. Set the depth of a cut observing the maximum
depth which is limited by width according to the following
table.
Corelation of width of cut and maximun depth of cut
Width of cut
0 – 150 mm
150 – 240 mm
240 – 312 mm
Switch action (Fig. 2)
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF"
position when released.
(For tool with lock button)
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To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop. For continuous operation, pull
the switch trigger and then push in the lock button. To
stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch trig-
ger fully, then release it.
(For tool with lock-off button)
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.
Overload protector (option)
This tool is equipped with an overload protector which
automatically cuts out to break the circuit whenever
heavy work is prolonged. When it cuts out, inspect the
blade for damage or something wrong. After making sure
that there is nothing wrong with the tool, push the restart
button to resume operation.
Edge fence (Guide rule) (Fig. 3)
Edge fence is useful for minimizing a short run of cut by
cutting in a uniform width. The edge fence (guide rule ) is
provided on the side of the tool. Press two pins for the
edge fence (guide rule) so that the edge fence appears.
Move the tool forward while keeping the flat surface of
the edge fence in contact with the side of the workpiece.
To return the edge fence to an original position, push it
upwards from its underside.
Foot (Fig. 4)
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.
Guideline of cutting blade passage (Fig. 5)
Both ends of the front base are a guideline to show the
ends of cutting blades passage.
Maximum depth of cut
3.5 mm
2 mm
1.5 mm