Makita DKP140 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Cordless Planer
DKP140
DKP180
ENGLISH: Original instructions
Read before use.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model DKP140 DKP180
Planing width 82 mm
Planing depth 1.6 mm 2 mm
Shiplapping depth 9 mm
No load speed (min-1)15,000
Overall length 329 mm 333 mm
Net weight 3.0 - 3.3 kg 3.2 - 3.5 kg
Rated voltage D.C. 14.4 V D.C. 18 V
• Duetoourcontinuingprogramofresearchanddevelopment,thespecicationshereinaresubjecttochange
without notice.
• Specicationsmaydifferfromcountrytocountry.
• Theweightmaydifferdependingontheattachment(s),includingthebatterycartridge.Thelightestandheavi-
est combination, according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2014, are shown in the table.
Applicable battery cartridge and charger
Batterycartridge D.C.14.4 V Model BL1415N / BL1430 / BL1430B / BL1440 / BL1450 / BL1460B
D.C.18 V Model BL1815N / BL1820 / BL1820B / BL1830 / BL1830B / BL1840 /
BL1840B / BL1850 / BL1850B / BL1860B
Charger DC18RC / DC18RD / DC18RE / DC18SD / DC18SE / DC18SF
• Someofthebatterycartridgesandchargerslistedabovemaynotbeavailabledependingonyourregionof
residence.
WARNING: Only use the battery cartridges and chargers listed above.Useofanyotherbatterycartridges
andchargersmaycauseinjuryand/orre.
Symbols
Thefollowingshowthesymbolsusedfortheequip-
ment.Besurethatyouunderstandtheirmeaningbefore
use.
Read instruction manual.
Ni-MH
Li-ion
OnlyforEUcountries
Donotdisposeofelectricequipmentor
batterypacktogetherwithhouseholdwaste
material!
In observance of the European Directives,
on Waste Electric and Electronic
EquipmentandBatteriesandAccumulators
and Waste Batteries and Accumulators
and their implementation in accordance
withnationallaws,electricequipmentand
batteriesandbatterypack(s)thathave
reached the end of their life must be col-
lectedseparatelyandreturnedtoanenvi-
ronmentallycompatiblerecyclingfacility.
Intended use
The tool is intended for planing wood.
General power tool safety warnings
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instruc-
tions, illustrations and specications provided
with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions
listedbelowmayresultinelectricshock,reand/or
seriousinjury.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
Theterm"powertool"inthewarningsreferstoyour
mains-operated(corded)powertoolorbattery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
Work area safety
1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of ammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
whichmayignitethedustorfumes.
3. Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
youtolosecontrol.
Electrical Safety
1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodiedplugsandmatchingoutletswill
reduce risk of electric shock.

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2. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of elec-
tricshockifyourbodyisearthedorgrounded.
3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con-
ditions. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
6. If operating a power tool in a damp location
is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces
the risk of electric shock.
7. Power tools can produce electromagnetic
elds (EMF) that are not harmful to the user.
However, users of pacemakers and other similar
medical devices should contact the maker of their
device and/or doctor for advice before operating
this power tool.
Personal Safety
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or med-
ication. A moment of inattention while operating
powertoolsmayresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
2. Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection.Protectiveequipmentsuch
asadustmask,non-skidsafetyshoes,hardhator
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
willreducepersonalinjuries.
3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the tool.Carryingpowertoolswith
yourngerontheswitchorenergisingpowertools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
4. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on.Awrenchorakeyleft
attachedtoarotatingpartofthepowertoolmay
resultinpersonalinjury.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away
from moving parts.Looseclothes,jewelleryor
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
7. If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of
dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
8. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use
of tools allow you to become complacent and
ignore tool safety principles. A careless action
cancausesevereinjurywithinafractionofa
second.
9. Always wear protective goggles to protect
your eyes from injury when using power tools.
The goggles must comply with ANSI Z87.1 in
the USA, EN 166 in Europe, or AS/NZS 1336
in Australia/New Zealand. In Australia/New
Zealand, it is legally required to wear a face
shield to protect your face, too.
It is an employer's responsibility to enforce
the use of appropriate safety protective equip-
ments by the tool operators and by other per-
sons in the immediate working area.
Power tool use and care
1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct
powertoolwilldothejobbetterandsaferatthe
rate for which it was designed.
2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does
not turn it on and off.Anypowertoolthatcannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
3. Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable,
from the power tool before making any adjust-
ments, changing accessories, or storing power
tools.Suchpreventivesafetymeasuresreduce
theriskofstartingthepowertoolaccidentally.
4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-
dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the power tool or these instructions to operate
the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
5.
Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts, break-
age of parts and any other condition that may
affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have
the power tool repaired before use.Manyaccidents
arecausedbypoorlymaintainedpowertools.
6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
arelesslikelytobindandareeasiertocontrol.
7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions, tak-
ing into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
for operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
8. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry,
clean and free from oil and grease.Slippery
handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for
safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected
situations.

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9. When using the tool, do not wear cloth work
gloves which may be entangled. The entangle-
mentofclothworkglovesinthemovingpartsmay
resultinpersonalinjury.
Battery tool use and care
1. Recharge only with the charger specied by
the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for
onetypeofbatterypackmaycreateariskofre
whenusedwithanotherbatterypack.
2. Use power tools only with specically desig-
nated battery packs.Useofanyotherbattery
packsmaycreateariskofinjuryandre.
3. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects, like paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal
objects, that can make a connection from one
terminal to another.Shortingthebatterytermi-
nalstogethermaycauseburnsorare.
4.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact acci-
dentally occurs, ush with water. If liquid contacts
eyes, additionally seek medical help.Liquidejected
fromthebatterymaycauseirritationorburns.
5. Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam-
aged or modied.Damagedormodiedbatteries
mayexhibitunpredictablebehaviourresultingin
re,explosionorriskofinjury.
6. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re or
excessive temperature.Exposuretoreortem-
peratureabove130°Cmaycauseexplosion.
7. Follow all charging instructions and do not
charge the battery pack or tool outside the
temperature range specied in the instruc-
tions.Chargingimproperlyorattemperatures
outsidethespeciedrangemaydamagethe
batteryandincreasetheriskofre.
Service
1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualied
repair person using only identical replacement
parts.Thiswillensurethatthesafetyofthepower
tool is maintained.
2. Never service damaged battery packs. Service
ofbatterypacksshouldonlybeperformedbythe
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
3. Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.
Cordless Planer Safety Warnings
1. Wait for the cutter to stop before setting the
tool down.Anexposedrotatingcuttermay
engage the surface leading to possible loss of
controlandseriousinjury.
2. Use clamps or another practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable plat-
form.Holdingtheworkpiecebyyourhandor
againstthebodyleavesitunstableandmaylead
to loss of control.
3. Rags, cloth, cord, string and the like should
never be left around the work area.
4. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all
nails from the workpiece before operation.
5. Use only sharp blades. Handle the blades very
carefully.
6. Be sure the blade installation bolts are
securely tightened before operation.
7. Hold the tool rmly with both hands.
8. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
9. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece,
let it run for a while. Watch for vibration or
wobbling that could indicate poor installation
or a poorly balanced blade.
10. Make sure the blade is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.
11. Wait until the blade attains full speed before
cutting.
12. Always switch off and wait for the blades to
come to a complete stop before any adjusting.
13. Never stick your nger into the chip chute.
Chute may jam when cutting damp wood.
Clean out chips with a stick.
14. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
15. Always change both blades or covers on the
drum, otherwise the resulting imbalance will
cause vibration and shorten tool life.
16. Use only Makita blades specied in this
manual.
17. Always use the correct dust mask/respirator
for the material and application you are work-
ing with.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity
with product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product.
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated
in this instruction manual may cause serious
personal injury.
Important safety instructions for
battery cartridge
1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using
battery.
2. Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
3. If operating time has become excessively
shorter, stop operating immediately. It may
result in a risk of overheating, possible burns
and even an explosion.
4. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them
out with clear water and seek medical atten-
tion right away. It may result in loss of your
eyesight.
5. Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any con-
ductive material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-
tainer with other metal objects such as
nails, coins, etc.
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water
or rain.

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A battery short can cause a large current
ow, overheating, possible burns and even a
breakdown.
6. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if
it is severely damaged or is completely worn
out. The battery cartridge can explode in a re.
8. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
9. Do not use a damaged battery.
10. The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject
to the Dangerous Goods Legislation require-
ments.
Forcommercialtransportse.g.bythirdparties,
forwardingagents,specialrequirementonpack-
aging and labeling must be observed.
For preparation of the item being shipped, consult-
inganexpertforhazardousmaterialisrequired.
Pleasealsoobservepossiblymoredetailed
national regulations.
Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the
batteryinsuchamannerthatitcannotmove
around in the packaging.
11. Follow your local regulations relating to dis-
posal of battery.
12. Use the batteries only with the products
specied by Makita. Installing the batteries to
non-compliantproductsmayresultinare,exces-
siveheat,explosion,orleakofelectrolyte.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries.
Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that
havebeenaltered,mayresultinthebatterybursting
causingres,personalinjuryanddamage.Itwill
alsovoidtheMakitawarrantyfortheMakitatooland
charger.
Tips for maintaining maximum
battery life
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged. Always stop tool operation and
charge the battery cartridge when you notice
less tool power.
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery car-
tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery
service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room tem-
perature at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let
a hot battery cartridge cool down before
charging it.
4. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
it for a long period (more than six months).
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
• Alwaysbesurethatthetoolisswitchedoffand
thebatterycartridgeisremovedbeforeadjust-
ing or checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
1
2
3
►1. Button 2. Red indicator 3.Batterycartridge
• Alwaysswitchoffthetoolbeforeinstallingor
removingofthebatterycartridge.
•
Toremovethebatterycartridge,slideitfromthetool
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
• Toinstallthebatterycartridge,alignthetongueon
thebatterycartridgewiththegrooveinthehousing
andslipitintoplace.Alwaysinsertitallthewayuntil
itlocksinplacewithalittleclick.Ifyoucanseethe
red indicator on the upper side of the button, it is not
lockedcompletely.Installitfullyuntiltheredindicator
cannotbeseen.Ifnot,itmayaccidentallyfalloutof
thetool,causinginjurytoyouorsomeonearoundyou.
• Donotuseforcewheninstallingthebatterycar-
tridge.Ifthecartridgedoesnotslideineasily,itis
notbeinginsertedcorrectly.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
1
2
►1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Pressthecheckbuttononthebatterycartridgetoindi-
catetheremainingbatterycapacity.Theindicatorlamps
light up for a few seconds.

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Indicator lamps Remaining
capacity
Lighted Off Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
Thebattery
mayhave
malfunctioned.
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambienttemperature,theindicationmaydifferslightly
fromtheactualcapacity.
Battery protection system (Battery
cartridge with a star mark)
1
►1. Star mark
Thebatterycartridgewithastarmarkisequippedwith
theprotectionsystem,whichautomaticallycutsoffthe
output power for its long service life.
The tool stops during operation when the tool and/or
batteryareplacedunderthefollowingsituation.Thisis
causedbytheactivationofprotectionsystemanddoes
not show the tool trouble.
• When the tool is overloaded:
At this time, release the switch trigger, remove the
batterycartridgeandremovecausesofoverload
and then pull the switch trigger again to restart.
• Whenbatterycellsgethot:
Ifanyoperationoftheswitchtrigger,the
motor will remain stopped. At this time, stop
useofthetoolandcoolorchargethebattery
cartridge after removing it from the tool.
• Whentheremainingbatterycapacitygetslow:
Ifanyoperationoftheswitchtrigger,the
motor will remain stopped. At this time,
removethebatterycartridgefromthetool
and charge it .
Adjusting depth of cut
1
2
►1. Pointer 2. Knob
Depthofcutmaybeadjustedbysimplyturningthe
knob on the front of the tool so that the pointer points
the desired depth of cut.
Switch action
12
►1. Lock-off lever 2. Switch trigger
CAUTION:
• Beforeinstallingthebatterycartridgeintothe
tool,alwayschecktoseethattheswitchtrigger
actuatesproperlyandreturnstothe"OFF"
position when released.
• Do not pull the switch trigger hard without press-
ing the lock-off lever. This can cause switch
breakage.
Topreventtheswitchtriggerfrombeingaccidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool, slide
the lock-off lever and pull the switch trigger. Release the
switch trigger to stop.
WARNING:
• Foryoursafety,thistoolisequippedwithlock-
off lever which prevents the tool from unin-
tended starting. NEVER use the tool if it runs
whenyousimplypulltheswitchtriggerwithout
pressing the lock-off lever. Return tool a MAKITA
service center for proper repairs BEFORE fur-
ther usage.
• NEVER tape down or defeat purpose and func-
tion of lock-off lever.

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Foot
1
23
►1. Planer blade 2. Rear base 3. Foot
After a cutting operation, raise the back side of the tool
and a foot comes under the level of the rear base. This
prevents the tool blades to be damaged.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Alwaysbesurethatthetoolisswitchedoffand
thebatterycartridgeisremovedbeforecarrying
outanyworkonthetool.
Removing or installing planer blades
CAUTION:
• Tightenthebladeinstallationboltscarefully
when attaching the blades to the tool. A loose
installationboltcanbedangerous.Always
checktoseetheyaretightenedsecurely.
• Handlethebladesverycarefully.Usegloves
orragstoprotectyourngersorhandswhen
removing or installing the blades.
• UseonlytheMakitawrenchprovidedtoremove
orinstalltheblades.Failuretodosomayresult
inovertighteningorinsufcienttighteningofthe
installationbolts.Thiscouldcauseaninjury.
For tool with conventional planer blades
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2
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►1. Socket wrench 2. Bolt 3. Loosen 4. Tighten
1
2
3
4
5
►1. Bolts 2. Drum 3. Planer blade 4. Drum cover
5.Adjustingplate
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
►1. Inside edge of gauge plate 2. Blade edge
3. Planer blade 4.Adjustingplate5. Screws
6. Heel 7. Back side of gauge base 8. Gauge plate
9. Gauge base
To remove the blades on the drum, unscrew the instal-
lation bolts with the socket wrench. The drum cover
comes off together with the blades.
Toinstalltheblades,rstcleanoutallchipsorforeign
matter adhering to the drum or blades. Use blades of
the same dimensions and weight, or drum oscillation/
vibration will result, causing poor planing action and,
eventually,toolbreakdown.
Place the blade on the gauge base so that the blade
edgeisperfectlyushwiththeinsideedgeofthegauge
plate.Placetheadjustingplateontheblade,thensim-
plypressintheheeloftheadjustingplateushwiththe
back side of the gauge base and tighten two screws on
theadjustingplate.Nowsliptheheeloftheadjusting
plateintothedrumgroove,thentthedrumcoveronit.
Tightenalltheinstallationboltsevenlyandalternately
with the socket wrench.
Repeat the above procedures for the other blade.

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For tool with mini planer blades
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2
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►1. Socket wrench 2. Bolt 3. Loosen 4. Tighten
1. Remove the existing blade, if the tool has been
inuse,carefullycleanthedrumsurfacesandthe
drum cover. To remove the blades on the drum,
unscrew the three installation bolts with the socket
wrench. The drum cover comes off together with
the blades.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
►1. Pan head screw 2.Adjustingplate3. Planer
blade locating lugs 4. Gauge plate 5.Heelofadjust-
ing plate 6. Set plate 7.Insideankofgaugeplate
8. Gauge base 9. Back side of gauge base 10. Mini
planer blade
2. Toinstalltheblades,looselyattachtheadjusting
plate to the set plate with the pan head screws
and set the mini planer blade on the gauge base
sothatthecuttingedgeofthebladeisperfectly
ushwiththeinsideankofthegaugeplate.
3. Settheadjustingplate/setplateonthegauge
base so that the planer blade locating lugs on the
set plate rest in the mini planer blade groove, then
pressintheheeloftheadjustingplateushwith
the back side of the gauge base and tighten the
pan head screws.
4. Itisimportantthatthebladesitsushwiththe
insideankofthegaugeplate,theplanerblade
locating lugs sit in the blade groove and the heel
oftheadjustingplateisushwiththebacksideof
thegaugebase.Checkthisalignmentcarefullyto
ensure uniform cutting.
5. Sliptheheeloftheadjustingplateintothegroove
of the drum.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
►1. Mini planer blade 2. Groove 3. Set plate
4.Hex.angeheadbolts5. Drum cover 6. Drum
7.Adjustingplate
6. Setthedrumcoverovertheadjustingplate/set
plateandscrewinthethreehexangeheadbolts
so that a gap exists between the drum and the set
plate to slide the mini planer blade into position.
Thebladewillbepositionedbytheplanerblade
locating lugs on the set plate.
7. Theblade'slengthwiseadjustmentwillneedtobe
manuallypositionedsothatthebladeendsare
clearandequidistantfromthehousingononeside
and the metal bracket on the other.
8. Tightenthethreehexangeheadbolts(withthe
socket wrench provided) and rotate the drum to
check clearances between the blade ends and the
toolbody.
9. Checkthethreehexangeheadboltsfornal
tightness.
10. Repeat procedures 1 - 9 for the other blade.

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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rearbase.
Refer to some examples below for proper and improper settings.
(A) (B)
(B)
(A) (B)
(A)
(A) Front base (Movable shoe)
(B) Rear base (Stationary shoe)
Correct setting
Nicks in surface
Gouging at start
Gouging at end
Although this side view cannot
show it, the edges of the blades
run perfectly parallel to the rear
base surface.
Cause: One or both blades fails to
have edge parallel to rear
base line.
Cause: One or both blade edges
fails to protrude enough in
relation to rear base line.
Cause: One or both blade edges
protrudes too far in relation
to rear base line.
Dust bag (accessory)
1
2
►1. Nozzle 2. Dust bag
For tool without nozzle
Remove the chip cover and install the nozzle (optional
accessory).Attachthedustbagontothenozzle.The
nozzle is tapered. When attaching the dust bag, push
itontothenozzlermlyasfarasitwillgotopreventit
from coming off during operation.
For tool with nozzle
Attach the dust bag onto the nozzle. The nozzle is
tapered. When attaching the dust bag, push it onto the
nozzlermlyasfarasitwillgotopreventitfromcoming
off during operation.
1
►1. Fastener
When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dust
bagfromthetoolandpullthefastenerout.Empty
thedustbagofitscontents,tappingitlightlysoasto
remove particles adhering to the insides which might
hamper further collection.
NOTE:
• IfyouconnectaMakitavacuumcleanertothis
tool,moreefcientandcleaneroperationscan
be performed.

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Connecting a vacuum cleaner
For tool without nozzle
Whenyouwishtoperformcleanplaningoperation,
connectaMakitavacuumcleanertoyourtool.Before
connecting the vacuum cleaner, remove the chip cover
from the tool. Then connect a hose of the vacuum
cleanertothenozzle(optionalaccessory)asshownin
thegures.
For tool with nozzle
Whenyouwishtoperformcleanplaningoperation,
connectaMakitavacuumcleanertoyourtool.Then
connect a hose of the vacuum cleaner to the nozzle as
showninthegures.
Elbow (optional accessory)
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►1. Elbow 2. Nozzle
Use of elbow allows change of chip discharge direction
to perform cleaner work.
For tool without nozzle
Remove the chip cover and install the nozzle (optional
accessory).Attachtheelbow(optionalaccessory)on
thenozzleofthetoolbyjustslippingonit.Toremoveit,
justpullitout.
For tool with nozzle
Attachtheelbow(optionalaccessory)onthenozzleof
thetoolbyjustslippingonit.Toremoveit,justpullitout.
Nozzle cleaning
Cleanthenozzleregularly.
Use a compressed air to clean the clogged nozzle.
OPERATION
Holdthetoolrmlywithonehandontheknobandthe
other hand on the switch handle when performing the
tool.
Planing operation
1
2
►1. Start 2. End
First,restthetoolfrontbaseatupontheworkpiece
surface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stationaryfashion,sothatyoucanplane
somewhat downhill.
Thespeedanddepthofcutdeterminethekindofnish.
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nishyou
should reduce the depth of cut and advance the tool
moreslowly.
Shiplapping (Rabbeting)
Tomakeasteppedcutasshowninthegure,usethe
edgefence(guiderule)whichisobtainedasaccessory.

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2
►1. Blade edge 2. Cutting line
Draw a cutting line on the workpiece. Insert the edge
fence into the hole in the front of the tool. Align the
blade edge with the cutting line.
1
2
►1. Screw 2.Edgefence(optionalaccessory)
Adjusttheedgefenceuntilitcomesincontactwiththe
sideoftheworkpiece,thensecureitbytighteningthe
screw.
Whenplaning,movethetoolwiththeedgefenceush
with the side of the workpiece. Otherwise uneven plan-
ingmayresult.
Maximum shiplapping (rabbeting) depth is 9 mm.
Youmaywishtoaddtothelengthofthefenceby
attaching an extra piece of wood. Convenient holes
are provided in the fence for this purpose, and also for
attachinganextensionguide(optionalaccessory).
Chamfering
Tomakeachamferingcutasshowninthegure,align
the "V" groove in the front base with the edge of the
workpiece and plane it.

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MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
• Alwaysbesurethatthetoolisswitchedoffand
thebatterycartridgeisremovedbeforeattempt-
ing to perform inspection or maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks
mayresult.
Sharpening the planer blades
For conventional blades only
1
►1. Sharpening holder
Alwayskeepyourbladessharpforthebestperfor-
mance possible. Use the sharpening holder (optional
accessory)toremovenicksandproduceaneedge.
1
2
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5
►1. Wing nut 2. Blade (A) 3. Blade (B) 4. Side (D)
5. Side (C)
First, loosen the two wing nuts on the holder and insert
theblades(A)and(B),sothattheycontactthesides
(C) and (D). Then tighten the wing nuts.
Immerse the dressing stone in water for 2 or 3 minutes
before sharpening. Hold the holder so that the both
blades contact the dressing stone for simultaneous
sharpening at the same angle.
Replacing carbon brushes
1
►1. Limit mark
Removeandcheckthecarbonbrushesregularly.
Replacewhentheyweardowntothelimitmark.Keep
the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders.
Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same
time.Useonlyidenticalcarbonbrushes.
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►1. Brush holder cap 2. Screwdriver
Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps.
Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones
and secure the brush holder caps.
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.

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OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
• These accessories or attachments are recom-
mendedforusewithyourMakitatoolspecied
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regard-
ingtheseaccessories,askyourlocalMakitaService
Center.
• High-speed steel Planer blade
• Tungsten-carbide Planer blade (For longer blade
life)
• Mini planer blade
• Sharpeningholderassembly
• Blade gauge
• Set plate set
• Edge fence (Guide rule)
• Extension guide set
• Dressing stone
• Nozzle
• Dustbagassembly
• Elbow
• Socket wrench
• Plasticcarryingcase
• Makitagenuinebatteryandcharger
NOTE:
• Someitemsinthelistmaybeincludedinthe
toolpackageasstandardaccessories.They
maydifferfromcountrytocountry.

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