Makita DKP140 Instruction Manual page 9

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) Front base (Movable shoe)
(B) Rear base (Stationary shoe)
Correct setting
Nicks in surface
Gouging at start
Gouging at end
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Dust bag (accessory)
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For tool without nozzle
Remove the chip cover and install the nozzle (optional
accessory). Attach the dust bag onto the nozzle . The
nozzle is tapered. When attaching the dust bag, push it
onto the nozzle firmly as far as it will go to prevent it from
coming off during operation.
For tool with nozzle
Attach the dust bag onto the nozzle. The nozzle is tapered.
When attaching the dust bag, push it onto the nozzle firmly as
far as it will go to prevent it from coming off during operation.
1. Nozzle
2. Dust bag
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2
(A)
(B)
(A)
(B)
(A)
(B)
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When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dust
bag from the tool and pull the fastener out. Empty the
dust bag of its contents, tapping it lightly so as to remove
particles adhering to the insides which might hamper
further collection.
NOTE:
If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to this tool,
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more efficient and cleaner operations can be
performed.
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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.
1. Fastener
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