Correct Setting; Maintenance; Planing Operation - Makita 1806B Instruction Manual

For the correct planer blade setting
Your planing surface will end up rough and uneven,
unless the blade is set properly and securely. The blade
must be mounted so that the cutting edge is absolutely
(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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Connecting a vacuum cleaner
Fig.7
For European countries and areas
When you wish to perform clean planing operation,
connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Install the
nozzle on the tool using the screws. Then connect a hose
of the vacuum cleaner to the nozzle as shown in the
figures.
For other countries and areas
A nozzle and joint (optional accessories) are necessary
to connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Consult
a Makita catalogue or representative on the nozzle and
joint.
Fig.8
OPERATION

Planing operation

Fig.9
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
level, that is, parallel to the surface of the rear base.
Refer to some examples below for proper and improper
settings.
(A)
(B)
(A)
(B)
(A)
(B)
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 cutting, 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.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
•
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
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like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
Sharpening the planer blades
Always keep your blades sharp for the best performance
possible. Use the sharpening holder to remove nicks and
produce a fine edge.
Fig.10
First, loosen the two wing nuts on the holder and insert
the blades (A) and (B), so that they contact the sides (C)
and (D). Then tighten the wing nuts.
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Although this side view cannot
show it, the edges of the blades
run perfectly parallel to the rear
base surface.
Cause: One or both blades fails to
have edge parallel to rear
base line.
Cause: One or both blade edges
fails to protrude enough in
relation to rear base line.
Cause: One or both blade edges
protrudes too far in relation
to rear base line.