Operation - Makita M1100 Instruction Manual

cutting edge of the blade is perfectly flush with the
inside flank of the gauge plate.
3. Set the adjusting plate/set plate on the gauge base so
that the planer blade locating lugs on the set plate rest
in the mini planer blade groove, then press in the heel
of the adjusting plate flush with the back side of the
gauge base and tighten the pan head screws.
4. It is important that the blade sits flush with the inside
flank of the gauge plate, the planer blade locating lugs
sit in the blade groove and the heel of the adjusting
plate is flush with the back side of the gauge base.
Check this alignment carefully to ensure uniform
cutting.
5. Slip the heel of the adjusting plate into the groove of
the drum.
6. Set the drum cover over the adjusting plate/set plate
and screw in the three hex flange head bolts so that a
gap exists between the drum and the set plate to slide
the mini planer blade into position. The blade will be
(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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Connecting a vacuum cleaner
For tools with (round) chip cover (Fig. 8 & Fig. 9)
When you wish to perform clean planing operation,
connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool as shown in
the figure.
For tools with (non-round) chip cover (Fig. 10)
Any Makita vacuum cleaner cannot be connected to the
tool with the (non-round) chip cover.

OPERATION

CAUTION:
• Hold the tool firmly with one hand on the knob and the
other hand on the switch handle when performing the
tool.
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positioned by the planer blade locating lugs on the set
plate.
7. The blade's lengthwise adjustment will need to be
manually positioned so that the blade ends are clear
and equidistant from the housing on one side and the
metal bracket on the other.
8. Tighten the three hex flange head bolts (with the
socket wrench provided) and rotate the drum to check
clearances between the blade ends and the tool body.
9. Check the three hex flange head bolts for final
tightness.
10. Repeat procedures 1 - 9 for other blade.
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.
Below are some examples of proper and improper .
(A)
(B)
(A)
(B)
(A)
(B)
Planing operation (Fig. 11)
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 planer 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.
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.