Makita 2012NB Instruction Manual page 13

MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform
inspection or maintenance.
Adjusting height of sub-table
The height of sub-table is factory-adjusted. If further adjustment is necessary, proceed as
follows.
Place
a
postcard on the table and also place a ruler
on
the postcard. Turn the adjusting
screw with the hex wrench until the end of the sub-table contacts the ruler. Now the end
of the sub-table is from 0.1 to 0.3 mm (0.004"
-
0.012") above the table surface.
0 1 mm-03mm
(0 004'
-
0 012")
Keeping planer blades sharp
Hex wrench 1
Dull blades can cause rough finish, an overload of the motor and dangerous kickback of the
workpiece. Replace dull blades immediately.
Replacing carbon brushes
Remove and check the carbon brushes
regularly. Replace when they wear down to
the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes
clean and free to slip in the holders. Both
carbon brushes should be replaced
at
the same time. Use only identical carbon
brushes.
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Limit
mark
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