Makita 2012NB Instruction Manual page 7

Depth adjusting gauge
Use the depth adjusting gauge when you need to predetermine the depth of cut more
accurately. To do so, proceed as follows.
*First, plane the workpiece
a t
the predetermined depth of cut. Measure the thickness of
*Turn the depth adjusting gauge on the
the planed piece to know how much more stock you need to remove.
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crank handle until the
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graduation is
aligned with the groove on the tool.
*Now turn the crank handle counterclock-
wise until the graduation for the desired
depth of cut is aligned with the groove on
the tool.
*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.
Crank handle Groove
Depth adjusting gauge
Stopper
Use the stopper when you need to plane many workpieces to the same thickness. To do
so.
proceed as follows.
*Turn the crank handle until the indicator
plate points to the scale graduation indi-
cating the desired finished dimension.
*Depress the stopper button and lower the
stopper until it just contacts the table top.
*If you need fine adjustment
of the
stop-
per, turn the stopper knob.
CAUTION:
When the stopper is not in use, always
raise it to the topmost position. Never force
the crank handle when the stopper
IS
in
contact with the table top. This may cause
tool damage.
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Stopper
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Stopper bunon
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Stopper knob
Table
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