Makita 1911B Instruction Manual page 7

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.
Below are some examples of proper and improper
settings.
(A)
Front
base (Movable shoe)
( B ) Rear
base (Stationary shoe)
Although this side view
cannot
show
it, t h e
edges
of
t h e
blades run
perfectlv
parallel t o the rear base surface.
Nicks in
surface
Cause: One or both blades f a i l s
to have
edge
parallel t o rear base line.
to rear base line.
a t start
~~~&~~
Cause: One
or
both blade edges pro-
trudes too
far in relation
t o rear
base line.
a t end
Adjusting depth of cut
Depth of cut may be adjusted by simply
turning the knob on the front of the tool.
Switch action
To start the tool, simply pull the trigger.
Release the trigger to stop. For continuous
operation, pull the trigger and then push in
the lock button. To stop the tool from the
locked position. pull the trigger fully, then
release it.
Fig.
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CAUTION
:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to
see
that the trigger switch actuates properly
and returns to the "OFF" position when released.
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