Dimensional Adjustment; Depth Of Cut; Stock Feed - Makita PLANER 2040 Instruction Manual

the scale bar graduation for the desired
finished dimension i s reached. Algin your
workpiece with the top of the table. (One
handle revolution makes for 3
mm
(1/8")
ascent or descent.)
Depth of cut
The maximum depth of cut with a piece
of wood less
than 150 mm
(6") wide i s
3
mm (1/8") (1 mm (3/64") with a width of
over 300 mm ( 1 2")).
Determine the depth of cut in terms of
your stock width. Do not try to cut more
than the specified amount in one pass.
Make two passes rather than put an over-
load on the planer that might cause trouble.
Gauge height shows the amount
of
cut Fig.
1
OEP
118-
I3 mml
3m4"
11
mml
c ' 1I' 16-314"
1150
mml
1300 mml 1400mml
WIDTH
Stock feed
Align the stock to be cut with the top of
the table. I f the stock is too thick to be
cut, immediately lower the table by means
of the crank handle so as to reduce the size
of the cut.
Fig.
:
Precautions when feeding
*Attempting to feed outsized stock will cause abnormal wear on the rubber rollers.
Keep on the level
so
that cutter action and roller wear will be even.
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