Planing Operation - Makita 1902 Instruction Manual

7. The blade's lengthwise adjustment will need to be
manually positioned so that the blade ends are
clear and equidistant from the housing on one side
and the metal bracket on the other.
8. Tighten the three hex flange head bolts (with the
socket wrench provided) and rotate the drum to
check clearances between the blade ends and the
tool body.
9. Check the three hex flange head bolts for final
tightness.
(A) Front base (Movable shoe)
(B) Rear base (Stationary shoe)
Correct setting
Nicks in surface
Gouging at start
Gouging at end
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Connecting a vacuum cleaner
Fig.10
For tools with European type (round) chip cover
When you wish to perform clean planing operation,
connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool as shown
in the figure.
Fig.11
For tools with standard (non-round) chip cover
Fig.12
A nozzle and joint (optional accessories) are necessary
to connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Consult
a Makita catalogue or representative on the nozzle and
joint.
Nozzle assembly (optional accessory)
Fig.13
Use of the special nozzle assembly will minimize chip
scatter, making for a cleaner work area.
The nozzle assembly may be attached after the chip
cover on the tool body is removed. When slipping on the
assembly, fit the pin on it into the rear cover hole. Use the
10. Repeat procedures 1 - 9 for other blade.
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.
Refer to some examples below for proper and improper
settings.
(A)
(B)
(A)
(B)
(A)
(B)
chip cover screws to fasten it in place.
Fig.14
OPERATION

Planing operation

Fig.15
First, rest the tool front base flat upon the workpiece
surface without the blades making any contact. Switch
on and wait until the blades attain full speed. Then move
the tool gently forward. Apply pressure on the front of tool
at the start of planing, and at the back at the end of
planing. Planing will be easier if you incline the workpiece
in stationary fashion, so that you can plane somewhat
downhill.
The speed and depth of cut determine the kind of finish.
The power planer keeps cutting at a speed that will not
result in jamming by chips. For rough cutting, the depth of
cut can be increased, while for a good finish you should
reduce the depth of cut and advance the tool more
slowly.
7
Although this side view cannot
show it, the edges of the blades
run perfectly parallel to the rear
base surface.
Cause: One or both blades fails to
have edge parallel to rear
base line.
Cause: One or both blade edges
fails to protrude enough in
relation to rear base line.
Cause: One or both blade edges
protrudes too far in relation
to rear base line.