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Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated(corded)powertoolorbattery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
Planer Safety Warnings
1. Wait for the cutter to stop before setting the
tool down. An exposed rotating cutter may
engagethesurfaceleadingtopossiblelossof
controlandseriousinjury.
2. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping sur-
faces, because the cutter may contact its own
cord.Cuttinga"live"wiremaymakeexposed
metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give
the operator an electric shock.
3.
Use clamps or another practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding
theworkpiecebyyourhandoragainstthebodyleaves
itunstableandmayleadtolossofcontrol.
4. Rags, cloth, cord, string and the like should
never be left around the work area.
5. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all
nails from the workpiece before operation.
6. Use only sharp blades. Handle the blades very
carefully.
7. Be sure the blade installation bolts are
securely tightened before operation.
8. Hold the tool rmly with both hands.
9. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
10. 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.
11. Make sure the blade is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.
12. Wait until the blade attains full speed before
cutting.
13. Always switch off and wait for the blades to
come to a complete stop before any adjusting.
14. Never stick your nger into the chip chute.
Chute may jam when cutting damp wood.
Clean out chips with a stick.
15. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
16. Always change both blades or covers on the
drum, otherwise the resulting imbalance will
cause vibration and shorten tool life.
17.
Use only Makita blades specied in this manual.
18. 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.
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
• Alwaysbesurethatthetoolisswitchedoffand
unpluggedbeforeadjustingorcheckingfunction
on the tool.
Adjusting depth of cut
►Fig.1: 1.Knob2. Scale plate
Thedepthofcutcanbeadjustedwithinarangeof0-3.5
mm.Turntheknobonthefrontofthetooluntilthepointer
is aligned with the desired cutting depth on the scale. Set
thedepthofacutobservingthemaximumdepthwhichis
limitedbywidthaccordingtothefollowingtable.
Width of cut Maximum depth of cut
0 - 150 mm 3.5 mm
150 - 240 mm 2 mm
240 - 312 mm 1.5 mm
Corelation of width of cut and maximun depth of cut
Switch action
►Fig.2: 1. Switch trigger 2.Lockbutton/Lock-off
button3.Restartbutton(forKP312Sonly)
CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
that the switch trigger actuates properly and
returns to the "OFF" position when released.
For tool with lock button
To start the tool, simply pull the trigger. Release the
trigger to stop. For continous operation, pull the trigger
andthenpushinthelockbutton.Tostopthetoolfrom
the locked position, pill the trigger fully, then release it.
For tool with lock-off button
Topreventthetriggerfrombeingaccidentallypulled,alock-
offbuttonisprovided.Tostartthetool,pressthelock-off
buttonandpullthetrigger.Releasethetriggertostop.
Overload protecter (Option)
This tool is equipped with an overload protector which auto-
maticallycutsouttobreakthecircuitwheneverheavyworkis
prolonged.Whenitcutsout,inspectthebladefordamageor
something wrong. After making sure that there is nothing wrong
withthetool,pushtherestartbuttontoresumeoperation.
Edge fence (Guide rule)
►Fig.3: 1. Pins 2. Edge fence (Guide rule)
Edgefenceisusefulforminimizingashortrunofcutby
cutting in a uniform width. The edge fence (guide rule )
is provided on the side of the tool. Press two pins for the
edge fence (guide rule) so that the edge fence appears.
Movethetoolforwardwhilekeepingtheatsurfaceof
the edge fence in contact with the side of the workpiece.
To return the edge fence to an original position, push it
upwards from its underside.
