Operation - Makita M1901 Instruction Manual

(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
For European countries only
► Fig.10
When you wish to perform clean planing operation,
connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Then
connect a hose of the vacuum cleaner to the nozzle as
shown in the figures.

OPERATION

Hold the tool firmly with one hand on the knob and the
other hand on the switch handle when performing the tool.
Planing operation
► Fig.11: 1. Start 2. End
Apply the tool front base flat upon the workpiece
surface without the planer blades contacting the work-
piece. Switch on and wait until the blades attain full
speed. Then move the tool gently forward at a uniform
speed. Apply pressure on the front of tool at the start of
planing, and on the rear at the end of planing.
The speed and depth of cut determine the finish. To
obtain a good surface finish, plane deeply until you get
near the desired depth, and then plane thinly and slowly
for the final pass.
Shiplapping (Rabbeting)
► Fig.12
To make a stepped cut as shown in the figure, use the
edge fence (guide rule).
Draw a cutting line on the workpiece. Insert the edge
fence into the hole in the front of the tool. Align the
blade edge with the cutting line.
(A)
(B)
(A)
(B)
(A)
(B)
► Fig.13: 1. Blade edge 2. Cutting line
Adjust the edge fence until it comes in contact with the
side of the workpiece, then secure it by tightening the
screw.
► Fig.14: 1. Screw 2. Edge fence
When planing, move the tool with the edge fence flush
with the side of the workpiece. Otherwise uneven plan-
ing may result.
► Fig.15
Maximum shiplapping (rabbeting) depth is 9 mm
(11/32").
You may wish to add to the length of the fence by
attaching an extra piece of wood. Convenient holes
are provided in the fence for this purpose, and also for
attaching an extension guide (optional accessory).
► Fig.16
NOTE: The shape of the guide rule is differ from
country to country. In some country, the guide rule is
not included as a standard accessory.
Chamfering
► Fig.17
► Fig.18
To make a chamfering cut as shown in the figure, align
the "V" groove in the front base with the edge of the
workpiece and plane it.
8 ENGLISH
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.