Makita PC1100 Instruction Manual page 5

Tilting base for smoother planing
For smooth removal of a given surface roughness or
texture, tilting the base is helpful. Use the hex wrench to
loosen the two hex socket head bolts securing the base
on either side.
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Use a screwdriver to lower the three screws on the base
by turning screws on the base clockwise.
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Use a square or ruler to obtain the desired base angle in
relation to the diamond wheel. Then secure carefully the
hex socket head bolts on either side of the base. Adjust
center of base near wheel so that it is on the same level
as the wheel.
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NOTE:
After base adjustment, turn the three screws on the
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base counterclockwise until the heads are flush
with the back side of the base. Turn gently or base
adjustment will be thrown off.
1. Hex socket
head bolt
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2. Hex wrench
3. Base
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1. Screwdriver
2. Screw
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1. Same level
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2. Square or ruler
3. Hex socket
head bolt
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Base adjustment to compensate for wheel
wear
With long use, the diamond wheel will wear and thus
create a gap with the planing surface so that
performance becomes poor. Check the tool after every 4
or 5 hours of use.
If the wheel and base surfaces are not aligned, loosen
the hex socket head bolts securing the base. Turn the
screws on the base clockwise and adjust the base so as
to be level with the wheel surface. Retighten the bolts
and then gently turn the screws counterclockwise until
flush with the back side of the base. The screws should
not come loose during operation.
Dust cover adjustment
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The dust cover should be either flush with the diamond
wheel surface or very slightly above (when tool is
inverted) 0.5 mm (0.020"). Suction/pickup will be poor if
they are not approximately on the same level.
To adjust the dust cover, grip it on the outside; turn
clockwise to raise, counterclockwise to lower.
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.
Installing or removing diamond wheel
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To replace a worn diamond wheel with a new one, press
in the shaft lock to hold the shaft steady, then loosen the
lock nut counterclockwise with the lock nut wrench
provided.
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1. Raise
2. Lower
1. Lock nut wrench
2. Lock nut
3. Shaft lock
4. Diamond wheel
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