Planing Operation - Makita DKP181 Instruction Manual

OPERATION
Hold the tool firmly with one hand on the knob and the
other hand on the switch handle when operating the
tool.

Planing operation

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 downhill.
The speed and depth of cut determine the kind of finish.
The tool 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.
► Fig.24: 1. Start 2. End
Shiplapping (Rabbeting)
► Fig.25
To make a stepped cut as shown in the figure, use the
edge fence (guide rule).
Install the edge fence on the tool. Secure it with the
washer and thumb screw (A). Loosen the thumb screw
(B) and adjust the edge fence until it comes in contact
with the side of the workpiece. Then tighten the thumb
screw (B) securely.
► Fig.26: 1. Screw (A) 2. Screw (B) 3. Edge fence
Draw a cutting line on the workpiece. Align the blade
edge with the cutting line.
Adjust the shiplapping depth using a depth guide.
When planing, move the tool with the edge fence flush
with the side of the workpiece. Otherwise, uneven
planing may result.
► Fig.27: 1. Blade edge 2. Cutting line 3. Depth guide
NOTICE:
The blade edge should be made to
protrude outside slightly (0.2 mm - 0.4 mm) for
shiplapping.
► Fig.28
You can extend the length of the fence by attaching an
extra piece of wood. Convenient holes are provided in
the fence for this purpose.
► Fig.29
Chamfering
► Fig.30
To make a chamfering cut as shown in the figure, align
one of three "V" grooves in the front base with the edge
of the workpiece and plane it.
► Fig.31: 1. V groove (medium amount of chamfering)
2. V groove (small amount of chamfering)
3. V groove (great amount of chamfering)
Use of chamfering rule (optional accessory) assures
more tool stability when chamfering.
To install the chamfering rule, remove two screws on
both sides of the front of the tool.
Then install the chamfering rule on the front base of the
tool and secure it the screws as shown in the figure.
► Fig.32: 1. Chamfering rule 2. Screw
When doing a great amount of chamfering, place an
edge of chamfering rule so that it contacts workpiece and
make many passes of planing as shown in the figure.
► Fig.33: 1. Edge of chamfering rule
WIRELESS ACTIVATION
FUNCTION
What you can do with the wireless
activation function
The wireless activation function enables clean and com-
fortable operation. By connecting a supported vacuum
cleaner to the tool, you can run the vacuum cleaner
automatically along with the switch operation of the tool.
► Fig.34
To use the wireless activation function, prepare following items:
• A wireless unit (optional accessory)
• A vacuum cleaner which supports the wireless
activation function
The overview of the wireless activation function setting is
as follows. Refer to each section for detail procedures.
1. Installing the wireless unit
2.
Tool registration for the vacuum cleaner
3.
Starting the wireless activation function
Installing the wireless unit
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
Place the tool on a flat and stable
surface when installing the wireless unit.
NOTICE:
Clean the dust and dirt on the tool before
installing the wireless unit. Dust or dirt may cause
malfunction if it comes into the slot of the wireless unit.
NOTICE:
To prevent the malfunction caused by static,
touch a static discharging material, such as a metal part
of the tool, before picking up the wireless unit.
NOTICE:
When installing the wireless unit, always
be sure that the wireless unit is inserted in the cor-
rect direction and the lid is completely closed.
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