Installation; Functional Description - Makita 2012NB Instruction Manual

INSTALLATION

Movement and transport of planer
► Fig.1: 1. Carrying handle 2. Sub-table
CAUTION:
• Watch your step when moving the tool.
Fold the sub-tables. Grasp the carrying handles when
moving the tool.
When transporting it by vehicle, secure with a rope
or other substantial means to prevent tipping or
movement.
Positioning the planer
► Fig.2: 1. Bolt or screw
Locate the tool in a well lit and level place where you
can maintain good footing and balance. Bolt/screw it to
the workbench or stand (optional accessory) using the
bolt holes provided in the base.
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function
on the tool.
Switch action
CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always be sure that
the tool is switched off. The pilot lamp lights up
when the tool is plugged into the power source.
For tool with switch lever
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1. Pilot lamp 2. Switch lever
To start the tool, raise the switch lever. To stop it, lower
the switch lever.
For tool with switch buttons
► Fig.3: 1. Pilot lamp 2. Switch
To start the tool, press the ON ( 1 ) button. To stop it,
press the OFF ( O ) button.
Dimensional adjustment
► Fig.4: 1. Crank handle 2. Scale 3. Indicator plate
Lower the main frame by turning the crank handle coun-
terclockwise until the indicator plate points to the scale
graduation indicating the desired finished dimension.
One full turn of the crank handle moves the main frame
2 mm up or down. The scale has inch graduations on its
right side and metric graduations on its left side.
Adjusting depth of cut
The maximum depth of cut differs depending upon the
width of workpiece being cut. Refer to the table. When
you need to remove more than the amount specified
in the table, set the depth of cut shallower than the
amount and make two or more passes.
Width of workpiece being cut
Less than 150 mm
150 mm - 240 mm
240 mm - 304 mm
To adjust the depth of cut, proceed as follows.
► Fig.5: 1. Depth gauge
Insert the workpiece flat on the table top. Lower the
main frame by turning the crank handle counterclock-
wise. The depth gauge will rise and the amount of
gauge rise indicates the depth of cut.
CAUTION:
• Always lower the main frame when aligning the
indicator plate with the graduation indicating
the desired finished dimension. If you raise the
main frame into the desired finished dimension,
additional play in the screw may result. This may
cause an undesired finished dimension.
• Always place the workpiece flat on the table
top when predetermining the depth of cut.
Otherwise, the predetermined depth of cut will
differ from actual depth of cut.
Depth adjusting gauge
► Fig.6: 1. Crank handle 2. Groove 3. Depth adjusting
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.
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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.
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4. Main frame
Maximum depth of cut
gauge
3.0 mm
1.5 mm
1.0 mm