Maintenance - Makita 1902 Instruction Manual

Power planer

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MAINTENANCE

1. Sharpening holder

1. Wing nut

2. Blade (A)

3. Blade (B)

4. Side (D)

5. Side (C)

1. Limit mark

CAUTION:

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Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before

attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.

Sharpening the planer blades

For standard blades only

Always keep your blades sharp for the best performance possible. Use the

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sharpening holder to remove nicks and produce a fine edge.

First, loosen the two wing nuts on the holder and insert the blades (A) and (B),

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so that they contact the sides (C) and (D). Then tighten the wing nuts.

Immerse the dressing stone in water for 2 or 3 minutes before sharpening.

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Hold the holder so that the both blades contact the dressing stone for simulta-

neous sharpening at the same angle.

Replacing carbon brushes

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Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replace when they wear

down to the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the

holders. Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same time. Use only

identical carbon brushes.

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