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 level, that is, parallel to the surface of the rear base.
Refer to some examples below for proper and improper settings.
(A) Front base (Movable shoe)
(B) Rear base (Stationary shoe)
Correct setting
Nicks in surface
Gouging at start
Gouging at end
Connecting a vacuum cleaner (Fig. 6)
NOTE:
• In some countries, the nozzle may not be included in
the tool package as standard accessory.
For tool with nozzle
Connect a hose of the vacuum cleaner to the nozzle.
For tool without nozzle (Fig. 7)
1. Remove the chip cover from the tool.
2. Install the nozzle on the tool using the screws.
3. Connect a hose of the vacuum cleaner to the nozzle.
Nozzle cleaning
Clean the nozzle regularly.
Use a compressed air to clean the clogged nozzle.
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(A)
(B)
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(B)
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OPERATION

WARNING:
• To reduce the risk of injury to persons, do not oper-
ate without nozzle or chip cover in place.
Planing operation (Fig. 8)
First, rest the tool front base flat upon the workpiece sur-
face 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 sta-
tionary fashion, so that you can plane somewhat down-
hill.
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.
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.