Makita M102 Planer User Manual


 
For the correct planer blade setting
Your planing surface will end up rough and uneven, unless the blade
is
set
properly and
securely. The blade must
be
mounted
so
that the cutting edge
is
absolutely
level,
that
is,
parallel to the surface of the reat base. Below are some examples
of
proper and improper
settings.
(A)
Front base (Movable shoe)
(6)
Rear base (Stationary shoe)
Although
this
side view cannot show
it,
the edges of the blades run perfectly
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Correct
setting
bzT
parallel to the rear base surface
Cause One or both blades fails to have
edge parallel to rear base
line
Nicks
in
surface
Gouging
protrude enough
in
relation to
rear base line
at start
-
Cause: One
or
both blade edges pro-
trudes
too
far
in
relation to rear
base line.
Cause: One
or
both blade edges pro-
trudes
too
far
in
relation to rear
base line.
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Adjusting depth
of
cut
Depth
of
cut may be adjusted by simply
turning the knob on
the
front of the tool.
Switch action
To start the tool, simply pull the trigger.
Release
the trigger to stop. For continuous
operation, pull the trigger and then push in
the
lock
button.
To
stop the tool from the
locked position, pull the trigger fully, then
release
it.
CAUTION
:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to
see
that the trigger switch actuates properly
and returns to the "OFF" position when released.
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