AC supply. They For European countries only are double-insulated and can, therefore, also be used Makita declares that the following Machine(s): from sockets without earth wire. Designation of Machine: Planer Model No./ Type: M1901...
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the General power tool safety warnings switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking WARNING: up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with Read all safety warnings and your finger on the switch or energising power tools all instructions.
16. Always change both blades or covers on the drum, otherwise the resulting imbalance will cause vibration and shorten tool life. 17. Use only Makita blades specified in this Fig.2 manual. ► 1 . Switch trigger 2. Lock button or Lock-off button 18.
Use gloves or rags to protect your fin- gers or hands when removing or installing the blades. CAUTION: Use only the Makita wrench provided to remove or install the planer blades. Failure to do so may result in overtightening or insuf- ficient tightening of the installation bolts. This could cause an injury.
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Fig.6 Fig.8 ► 1 . Inside flank of gauge plate 2. Blade edge ► 1 . Screws 2. Adjusting plate 3. Planer blade locating 3. Planer blade 4. Adjusting plate 5. Screws lugs 4. Gauge plate 5. Heel of adjusting plate 6. Set 6. Heel 7. Back side of gauge base 8. Gauge plate plate 7. Inside flank of gauge plate 8. Gauge base 9.
Planing operation Fig.10 When you wish to perform clean planing operation, connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Then connect a hose of the vacuum cleaner to the nozzle as shown in the figures. Fig.11 ► 1 . Start 2. End Apply the tool front base flat upon the workpiece surface without the planer blades contacting the workpiece.
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Shiplapping (Rabbeting) Fig.15 Maximum shiplapping (rabbeting) depth is 9 mm (11/32″). Fig.12 You may wish to add to the length of the fence by To make a stepped cut as shown in the figure, use the attaching an extra piece of wood. Convenient holes edge fence (guide rule). are provided in the fence for this purpose, and also for Draw a cutting line on the workpiece.
Fig.18 Fig.20 ► 1 . Wing nut 2. Planer blade (A) 3. Planer blade (B) To make a chamfering cut as shown in the figure, align 4. Side (D) 5. Side (C) the "V" groove in the front base with the edge of the workpiece and plane it. Immerse the dressing stone in water for 2 or 3 minutes before sharpening.
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Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps. Fig.24 ► 1 . Brush holder cap 2. Screwdriver To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. 10 ENGLISH...