SPECIFICATIONS Model KP0800 Planing width 82 mm Planing depth 2.5 mm Shiplapping depth 9 mm No load speed (min 17,000 Overall length 285 mm Net weight 2.7 kg Safety class • Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice. • Specifications may differ from country to country. • Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2014 Symbols WARNING: Wear ear protection.
Personal Safety General power tool safety warnings Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instruc- Do not use a power tool while you are tired or tions, illustrations and specifications provided under the influence of drugs, alcohol or med- with this power tool.
Use of the power tool cause vibration and shorten tool life. for operations different from those intended could 17. Use only Makita blades specified in this result in a hazardous situation. manual. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, 18.
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see removing or installing the blades. that the switch trigger actuates properly and • Use only the Makita wrench provided to remove returns to the "OFF" position when released. or install the blades. Failure to do so may result in overtightening or insufficient tightening of the For tool with lock button installation bolts. This could cause an injury.
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For tool with conventional planer Place the blade on the gauge base so that the blade edge is perfectly flush with the inside edge of the gauge blades plate. Place the adjusting plate on the blade, then sim- ply press in the heel of the adjusting plate flush with the back side of the gauge base and tighten two screws on the adjusting plate. Now slip the heel of the adjusting plate into the drum groove, then fit the drum cover on it. Tighten all the installation bolts evenly and alternately with the socket wrench.
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It is important that the blade sits flush with the Set the drum cover over the adjusting plate/set inside flank of the gauge plate, the planer blade plate and screw in the three hex flange head bolts locating lugs sit in the blade groove and the heel so that a gap exists between the drum and the set of the adjusting plate is flush with the back side of plate to slide the mini planer blade into position. the gauge base. Check this alignment carefully to The blade will be positioned by the planer blade ensure uniform cutting.
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For tool with nozzle For tool with nozzle When you wish to perform clean planing operation, connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Then connect a hose of Attach the dust bag onto the nozzle. The nozzle is the vacuum cleaner to the nozzle as shown in the figures.
OPERATION WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury to persons, do not operate without nozzle or chip cover in place. Hold the tool firmly with one hand on the knob and the other hand on the switch handle when performing the tool. Planing operation ► 1 . Blade edge 2. Cutting line Draw a cutting line on the workpiece.
MAINTENANCE CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspec- tion or maintenance. • Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result. Sharpening the planer blades For conventional blades only You may wish to add to the length of the fence by attaching an extra piece of wood.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders.
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NOTE: • Some items in the list may be included in the tool package as standard accessories. They may differ from country to country. Makita Europe N.V. Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070 Kortenberg, Belgium Makita Corporation 3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan 884915E223 www.makita.com...
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