Makita 2012NB Instruction Manual page 8

Depth adjusting gauge
► Fig.6: 1. Crank handle 2. Groove 3. Depth adjusting
gauge
Use the depth adjusting gauge when you need to pre-
determine the depth of cut more accurately. To do so,
proceed as follows.
1. First, plane the workpiece at the predetermined
depth of cut. Measure the thickness of the planed
piece to know how much more stock you need to
remove.
2. Turn the depth adjusting gauge on the crank
handle until the 0 graduation is aligned with the
groove on the tool.
3. Now turn the crank handle counterclockwise
until the graduation for the desired depth of cut is
aligned with the groove on the tool.
4. When you need to remove more than the amount
specified in the table mentioned in the "Adjusting
depth of cut" section, set the depth of cut shal-
lower than the amount and make two or more
passes.
Stopper
► Fig.7: 1. Stopper 2. Stopper button 3. Stopper knob
4. Table top
Use the stopper when you need to plane many work-
pieces to the same thickness. To do so, proceed as
follows.
1. Turn the crank handle until the indicator plate
points to the scale graduation indicating the
desired finished dimension.
2. Depress the stopper button and lower the stopper
until it just contacts the table top.
3. If you need fine adjustment of the stopper, turn the
stopper knob.
CAUTION:
• When the stopper is not in use, always raise it
to the topmost position. Never force the crank
handle when the stopper is in contact with the
table top. This may cause tool damage.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Replacing blades
CAUTION:
• Handle the blades very carefully when removing
or installing the blades to prevent cuts or injury
from the blades and to prevent damage to the
blades. They are razor-sharp.
• Clean out all chips, dust, pitch or foreign matter
adhering to the drum or blades before installing
the blades.
• Use blades of the same dimensions and weight
, or drum oscillation/vibration will result, caus-
ing poor cutting action and eventually, tool
breakdown.
• Replace both blades at the same time.
• The disposable-type blade has a cutting edge
on both sides. When one cutting edge becomes
dull, you can use the other cutting edge. Always
remove resin and dirt sticking to the reverse
side of the blade before using the other cutting
edge. This blade must not be re-sharpened.
When both cutting edges become dull, the blade
should be carefully thrown away.
Removing blades
Loosen the thumb screw which secures the chip cover
and remove the chip cover. Remove the screws which
secure the right side cover. Then remove the right side
cover. Turn the pulley until the drum can be locked in
the position whereby the blade installation bolts face
upward.
► Fig.8: 1. Lock plate 2. Pulley 3. Drum 4. Chain
5. Thumb screw
For throw away blades only
Place the two magnetic holders on the set plate and
push them in the direction of the arrow until the claw
contact the blade. Remove the six blade installation
bolts using the socket wrench. Grip the magnetic hold-
ers and raise them straight up to remove the set plate
and the blade from the drum. Press the lock plate and
turn the pulley 180° to lock the drum. Remove the other
blade as described above.
► Fig.9: 1. Blade installation bolts 2. Set plate
3. Magnetic holder 4. Drum 5. Blade 6. Claw
► Fig.10: 1. Socket wrench 2. Magnetic holders
For standard blades only
Remove the six installation bolts using the socket
wrench. Raise the set plate and blade straight up to
remove them from the drum. Press the lock plate and
rotate the drum by turning the pulley 180° to lock the
drum. Remove the other blade as described above.
Remove the set plate from the blade.
► Fig.11: 1. Socket wrench 2. Lock plate 3. Blade
installation bolt
► Fig.12: 1. Set plate
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