Makita 2040 Planer User Manual


 
CHANGING CUTTER KNIVES
First, unplug the planer from the power source
so
as
to prevent any mishap.
Removal
a.
Loosen the pan hd. screws on the
set
plates with the
(+)
screwdriver, then swing the
set
plates.
Remove
the
chip guard, lift the lever and swing
it
a
full 180 degrees; then use the knob
on the belt guard side to align the cutter drum
as
shown in Fig.
6.
Next, release the lever to make the drum stationary.
Fig.
b.
Remove the
8
hex bolts with the socket wrench provided, then take
off
the drum
cover (cutter retaining plate). Use the end
of
the socket wrench handle to push the
cutter out slightly.
Raise
the lever, once more making the drum stationary
at
the posi-
tion seen in Fig.
7;
then remove the cutter knife.
Cutter knife Drum cover
Fig.
7