Removing Or Installing Planer Blades; Operation; Maintenance - Makita 1002BA Instruction Manual

ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Removing or installing planer
blades
CAUTION:
• Tighten the blade installation bolts carefully
when attaching the blades to the tool. A loose
installation bolt can be dangerous. Always
check to see they are tightened securely.
• Handle the blades very carefully. Use gloves
or rags to protect your fingers or hands when
removing or installing the blades.
• Use only the Makita wrench provided to remove
or install the blades. Failure to do so may result
in overtightening or insufficient tightening of the
installation bolts. This could cause an injury.
To remove the blades on the drum, unscrew the four
installation bolts with the socket wrench. The drum
cover comes off together with the blades.
To install the blades, first clean out all chips or foreign
matter adhering to the drum or blades. Use blades of
the same dimensions and weight, or drum oscillation/
vibration will result, causing poor planing action and,
eventually, tool breakdown.
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► 1. Bolt 2. Drum 3. Planer blade 4. Drum cover
5. Adjusting plate
Place the blade on the gauge base so that the blade
edge is perfectly flush with the inside edge of the gauge
plate. Place the adjusting plate on the blade, then sim-
ply press in the heel of the adjusting plate flush with the
back side of the gauge base and tighten two screws on
the adjusting plate. Now slip the heel of the adjusting
plate into the drum groove, then fit the drum cover on it.
Tighten all the installation bolts evenly and alternately
with the socket wrench.
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► 1. Inside edge of gauge plate 2. Blade edge
3. Planer blade 4. Adjusting plate 5. Screws
6. Heel 7. Back side of gauge base 8. Gauge plate
9. Gauge base

OPERATION

Hold the tool firmly with both hands. Switch on and wait
until the blades attain full speed. Then move the tool
gently forward on the workpiece surface.
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.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before attempting to perform inspec-
tion or maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks
may result.
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