Makita DKP140 Instruction Manual page 9

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
Dust bag (accessory)
► 1 . Nozzle 2. Dust bag
For tool without nozzle
Remove the chip cover and install the nozzle (optional
accessory). Attach the dust bag onto the nozzle . The
nozzle is tapered. When attaching the dust bag, push
it onto the nozzle firmly as far as it will go to prevent it
from coming off during operation.
(A)
(A)
(A)
For tool with nozzle
Attach the dust bag onto the nozzle. The nozzle is
tapered. When attaching the dust bag, push it onto the
nozzle firmly as far as it will go to prevent it from coming
off during operation.
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► 1 . Fastener
When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dust
bag from the tool and pull the fastener out. Empty
the dust bag of its contents, tapping it lightly so as to
remove particles adhering to the insides which might
hamper further collection.
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Although this side view cannot
show it, the edges of the blades
(B)
run perfectly parallel to the rear
base surface.
Cause: One or both blades fails to
Cause: One or both blade edges
(B)
Cause: One or both blade edges
(B)
NOTE:
• If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to this
tool, more efficient and cleaner operations can
be performed.
have edge parallel to rear
base line.
fails to protrude enough in
relation to rear base line.
protrudes too far in relation
to rear base line.
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