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ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Removing or installing planer blades
CAUTION:
Tighten the blade installation bolts carefully when
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attaching the blades to the tool. A loose installation
bolt can be dangerous. Always check to see they
are tightened securely.
Handle the blades very carefully. Use gloves or
•
rags to protect your fingers or hands when
removing or installing the blades.
Use only the Makita wrench provided to remove or
•
install the blades. Failure to do so may result in
overtightening or insufficient tightening of the
installation bolts. This could cause an injury.
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To remove the blades on the drum, unscrew the three
installation bolts with the socket wrench. The drum plate
comes off together with the blades.
To install the blades, first clean out all chips or foreign
matter adhering to the drum or blades. Use blades of
the same size and weight, or drum oscillation/vibration
may result, causing poor planing action and, eventually,
tool breakdown.
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There are two adjusting screws for each blade. When
installing the blade, the notch in the blade should fit over
the head of the adjusting screw. Then fit on the drum
plate and secure the three bolts only finger-tight.
1. Adjusting screw
1
2. Planer blade
2
3. Notch in the
blade
3
4. Drum plate
5. Drum
4
5
1
2
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Turn the drum until the blade edge is right in the middle
between the front and rear bases.
Place the triangular rule flat on the rear base and run it
out over and across the blade edge. Turn the two
adjusting screws to adjust the blade protrusion. Adjust
the blade setting so that the protrusion is uniform all the
way across. Thus the triangular rule is flush with the
entire width of the blade edge.
After adjusting both blades, tighten the three installation
bolts evenly and alternately with the hex wrench. After
tightening the bolts, secure the adjusting screws fully.
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.
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1. Triangular rule
2. Screwdriver
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