6
Dust bag (Fig. 9)
Install the dust bag on the nozzle of the tool. When
installing it, push the bag’s entry port toward the nozzle
as far as it will go to prevent it from coming off during
operation.
For the best results, empty the dust bag when it becomes
about half full. Remove the dust bag from the tool and
pull out the fastener.
NOTE:
• If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to this tool,
more efficient and cleaner operations can be per-
formed.
Edge fence (Guide rule) (Fig. 10)
Use the edge fence when shiplapping (rabbeting) or cut-
ting workpieces nearly 50 mm wide. Install the edge
fence on the tool and secure it with the washer and
thumb screw (A). Loosen the thumb screw (B) and adjust
the edge fence until it comes in contact with the side of
the workpiece. Then tighten the thumb screw (B)
securely.
You may wish to add to the length of the fence by attach-
ing an extra piece of wood. Convenient holes are pro-
vided in the fence for this purpose. (Fig. 11)
OPERATION
Planing operation (Fig. 12)
First, rest the tool front base flat upon the workpiece sur-
face without the blades making any contact. Switch on
and wait until the blades attain full speed. Then move the
tool gently forward. Apply pressure on the front of tool at
the start of planing, and at the back at the end of planing.
Planing will be easier if you incline the workpiece in sta-
tionary fashion, so that you can plane somewhat downhill.
The speed and depth of cut determine the kind of finish.
The power 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.
Shiplapping (Rabbeting)
To make a stepped cut as shown in Fig. 13, use the edge
fence (guide rule).
Draw a cutting line on the workpiece. Align the blade
edge with the cutting line. Then adjust the edge fence as
explained in the “Edge fence” section. (Fig. 14)
When planing, move the tool with the edge fence flush
with the side of the workpiece. Otherwise uneven planing
may result.
Max. shiplapping (Rabbeting) depth is 15 mm.
CAUTION:
• Before shiplapping, adjust the blade so that the end
protrudes slightly from the side of the drum.
Chamfering (Fig. 15 & 16)
To make a chamfering cut as shown in Fig. 15 & 16, align
the “V” groove in the front base with the edge of the work-
piece and plane it.
It chamfers up to 5.6mm in a single pass.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the bat-
tery cartridge is removed before attempting to perform
inspection or maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be per-
formed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
• These accessories or attachments are recommended
for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual.
The use of any other accessories or attachments might
present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory
or attachment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita service center.
• Mini planer blade
• Dust bag
• Various type of Makita genuine batteries and chargers
ENG104-2
Noise
The typical A-weighted noise level determined according
to EN60745:
Sound pressure level (L
pA
): 73 dB (A)
Uncertainty (K): 3 dB (A)
The noise level under working may exceed 80 dB (A).
Wear ear protection
ENG242-1
Vibration
The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) determined
according to EN60745:
Work mode: planing softwood
Vibration emission (
a
h
): 2.5 m/s
2
or less
Uncertainty (K): 1.5 m/s
2
ENG901-1
• The declared vibration emission value has been mea-
sured in accordance with the standard test method and
may be used for comparing one tool with another.
• The declared vibration emission value may also be
used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.
WARNING:
• The vibration emission during actual use of the power
tool can differ from the declared emission value
depending on the ways in which the tool is used.
• Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the oper-
ator that are based on an estimation of exposure in the
actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts of
the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is
switched off and when it is running idle in addition to
the trigger time).
