Makita 2012NB Instruction Manual page 7

Depth adjusting gauge
Fig.6
Use the depth adjusting gauge when you need to
predetermine 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
shallower than the amount and make two or more
passes.
Stopper
Fig.7
Use the stopper when you need to plane many
workpieces 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
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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
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unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Replacing blades
CAUTION:
Handle the blades very carefully when removing or
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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
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adhering to the drum or blades before installing
the blades.
Use blades of the same dimensions and weight ,
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or drum oscillation/vibration will result, causing
poor cutting action and eventually, tool breakdown.
Replace both blades at the same time.
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The disposable-type blade has a cutting edge on
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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.
1. 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
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
holders 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
Fig.10
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
Fig.12
1. Installing blades
CAUTION:
Use only Makita socket wrench provided to tighten
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the blade installation bolts. The use of any other
socket wrench may cause overtightening or
insufficient tightening of the bolts, resulting in
severe injury.
For throw away blades only
Provide a flat wood block approximately 300 mm long
and 100 mm wide. Place the blade and the set plate on
the wood block so that the blade locating lug of the set
plate rests in the groove of the blade. Adjust the set
plate so that both ends of the blade protrude
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