Operation - Makita DKP181 Instruction Manual

Change of chip discharge direction
Chip discharge direction can be changed to the right or
left. To change the direction, pull out the stopper while
turning it slightly backward and fit in it in one of two
openings on the opposite side of chip discharge so that
the recessed part fits to protrusion.
► Fig.18: 1. Stopper
► Fig.19: 1. Recessed part 2. Protrusion
Dust bag
Optional accessory
Attach the dust bag onto the chip discharge opening.
The chip discharge opening is tapered. When attaching
the dust bag, push it onto the chip discharge opening
firmly as far as it will go to prevent it from coming off
during operation.
► Fig.20: 1. Dust bag 2. Chip discharge opening
When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dust
bag from the tool and pull the fastener out. Empty the
dust bag. Tap the dust bag lightly to remove particles
adhering inside, which might hamper further collection.
► Fig.21: 1. Fastener
NOTE: If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to
this tool, more efficient and cleaner operations can be
performed.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
When you wish to perform clean planing operation,
connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Connect
a hose of the vacuum cleaner to the chip discharge
opening as shown in the figures.
► Fig.22: 1. Vacuum cleaner
Elbow
Optional accessory
Use of elbow allows change of chip discharge direction
to perform cleaner work.
Insert the elbow into the chip discharge opening. To
remove it, just pull it out.
► Fig.23: 1. Elbow

OPERATION

Hold the tool firmly with one hand on the knob and the
other hand on the switch handle when operating the
tool.
Planing operation
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 tool 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.
► Fig.24: 1. Start 2. End
Shiplapping (Rabbeting)
► Fig.25
To make a stepped cut as shown in the figure, use the
edge fence (guide rule).
Install the edge fence on the tool. Secure it with the
washer and thumb screw (A). Loosen the thumb screw
(B) and adjust the edge fence until it comes in contact
with the side of the workpiece. Then tighten the thumb
screw (B) securely.
► Fig.26: 1. Screw (A) 2. Screw (B) 3. Edge fence
Draw a cutting line on the workpiece. Align the blade
edge with the cutting line.
Adjust the shiplapping depth using a depth guide.
When planing, move the tool with the edge fence flush
with the side of the workpiece. Otherwise, uneven
planing may result.
► Fig.27: 1. Blade edge 2. Cutting line 3. Depth guide
NOTICE:
The blade edge should be made to
protrude outside slightly (0.2 mm - 0.4 mm) for
shiplapping.
► Fig.28
You can extend the length of the fence by attaching an
extra piece of wood. Convenient holes are provided in
the fence for this purpose.
► Fig.29
Chamfering
► Fig.30
To make a chamfering cut as shown in the figure, align
one of three "V" grooves in the front base with the edge
of the workpiece and plane it.
► Fig.31: 1. V groove (medium amount of chamfering)
2. V groove (small amount of chamfering)
3. V groove (great amount of chamfering)
Use of chamfering rule (optional accessory) assures
more tool stability when chamfering.
To install the chamfering rule, remove two screws on
both sides of the front of the tool.
Then install the chamfering rule on the front base of the
tool and secure it the screws as shown in the figure.
► Fig.32: 1. Chamfering rule 2. Screw
When doing a great amount of chamfering, place an
edge of chamfering rule so that it contacts workpiece
and make many passes of planing as shown in the
figure.
► Fig.33: 1. Edge of chamfering rule
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