Makita KP0810 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTION
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Power Planer
Rabot
Cepillo
KP0810
KP0810C
IMPORTANT: Read Before Using.
IMPORTANT : Lire avant usage.
IMPORTANTE: Lea antes de usar.
DOUBLE INSULATION
DOUBLE ISOLATION
DOBLE AISLAMIENTO

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
SPECIFICATIONS
Model KP0810 KP0810C
Planing width 82 mm (3-1/4")
Planing depth 4 mm (5/32")
Shiplapping depth 25 mm (1")
No load speed (RPM) 16,000 /min. 12,000 /min.
Overall length 290 mm (11-3/8")
Net weight 3.3 kg (7.3 lbs) 3.4 kg (7.5 lbs)
• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specications herein are subject to change with-
out notice.
• Specications may differ from country to country.
• Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-
tions 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
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con-
ditions. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit inter-
rupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of an GFCI
reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal safety
10. 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.
11. Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
12. 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.
13.
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.
14. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
15. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewel-
lery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
16. 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.
Power tool use and care
17. 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.
18. 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.

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19. Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such pre-
ventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the power tool accidentally.
20. 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.
21. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage 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.
22. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
23.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.
in accordance with these instructions, taking 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.
Service
24. 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.
25. Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.
26.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your exten-
sion cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord,
be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your
product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table 1
shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier
gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
Table 1: Minimum gage for cord
Ampere Rating
Volts Total length of cord in feet
More Than Not More Than
120V 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft.
AWG
06
6
10
12
10
12
16
18
18
16
14
16 16 14
1416
16
12
14
12
12
Not Recommended
220V - 240V 50 ft. 100 ft. 200 ft. 300 ft.
PLANER SAFETY WARNINGS
1. Wait for the cutter to stop before setting the tool
down. An exposed rotating cutter may engage the sur-
face leading to possible loss of control and serious injury.
2. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, because the cutter may contact
its own cord. Cutting a "live" wire may make
exposed 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 the work by your hand or against the body
leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
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 specied in this manual.
18. Always use the correct dust mask/respirator for
the material and application you are working with.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or famil-
iarity 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.

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Symbols
The followings show the symbols used for tool.
volts
amperes
hertz
alternating current
no load speed
Class II Construction
revolutions or reciprocation per minute
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Adjusting depth of cut
1
2
► 1. Knob 2. Pointer
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
CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
that the switch trigger actuates properly and
returns to the "OFF" position when released.
• Switch can be locked in "ON" position for ease
of operator comfort during extended use. Apply
caution when locking tool in "ON" position and
maintain rm grasp on tool.
1
2
► 1. Lock button 2. Switch trigger
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger, push
in the lock button from either side and then release the
switch trigger.
To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch
trigger fully, then release it.
Electronic function
For Model KP0810C only
The tool equipped with electronic function are easy to
operate because of the following features.
Constant speed control
Electronic speed control for obtaining constant speed.
Possible to get ne nish, because the rotating speed is
kept constant even under load condition.
Soft start
Soft-start feature minimizes start-up shock, and makes
the tool start smoothly.
Foot
123
► 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.

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ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged 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.
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
► 1. Socket wrench
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.

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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 other blade.
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.
Change of chip discharge direction
1
2
► 1. Stopper 2. Chip discharge opening
Chip discharge direction can be changed to the right or
left. To change the direction, pull out the stopper while
turning it slightly backward and t in it in one of two
openings on the opposite side of chip discharge so that
the recessed part ts to protrusion.
1
2
► 1. Recessed part 2. Protrusion

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Dust bag (accessory)
12
► 1. Dust bag 2. Chip discharge opening
Attach the dust bag onto the chip discharge opening. The
chip discharge opening is tapered. When attaching the dust
bag, push it onto the chip discharge opening rmly as far as
it will go to prevent it from coming off during operation.
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 adher-
ing to the insides which might hamper further collection.
1
► 1. Fastener
NOTE:
•
If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to this tool, more
efcient and cleaner operations can be performed.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
1
► 1. Vacuum cleaner
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 chip dis-
charge opening as shown in the gures.
Elbow (optional accessory)
1
► 1. Elbow
Use of elbow allows change of chip discharge direction
to perform cleaner work.
Install the elbow (optional accessory) on the tool by just
slipping on it. To remove it, just pull it out.
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
12
► 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 sta-
tionary 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.

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Shiplapping (Rabbeting)
To make a stepped cut as shown in the gure, use the
edge fence (guide rule).
Adjust the shiplapping depth using a depth guide
(accessory).
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
3
► 1. Blade edge 2. Cutting line 3. Depth guide
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.
1
2
3
► 1. Screw (A) 2. Screw (B) 3. Edge fence
When planing, move the tool with the edge fence ush
with the side of the workpiece. Otherwise uneven plan-
ing may result.
CAUTION:
• The blade edge should be made to protrude
outside slightly (0.2 mm - 0.4 mm (0.01 inch. -
0.015 inch. ) for shiplapping.
0.2 - 0.4mm
(0.01" - 0.015")
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
one of three "V" grooves in the front base with the edge
of the workpiece and plane it.

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1
2
3
► 1. V groove (medium amount of chamfering) 2. V
groove (small amount of chamfering) 3. V groove
(great amount of chamfering)
Use of chamfering rule (optional accessory) assures
more tool stability when shiplapping.
12
► 1. Chamfering rule 2. Screws
To install the chamfering rule, remove two screws on
both sides of the front of the tool and set the depth of
cut to 4 mm. And then install it on the front base of the
tool and secure it the screws as shown in the gure.
When doing a great amount of chamfering, place an
edge of chamfering rule so that it contacts workpiece
and make many passes of planing as shown in the
gure.
ba1
► 1. Edge of chamfering rule
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspec-
tion or maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks
may result.
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.
Use a screwdriver to remove the rear cover.
12
► 1. Screwdriver 2. Rear cover
Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones
and secure the rear cover.

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1
► 1. Carbon brushes
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
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 regarding
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)
• Dressing stone
• Dust bag assembly
• Elbow
• Socket wrench
• Chamfering rule assembly
NOTE:
• Some items in the list may be included in the
tool package as standard accessories. They
may differ from country to country.
MAKITA LIMITED WARRANTY
Please refer to the annexed warranty sheet for the
most current warranty terms applicable to this product.
If annexed warranty sheet is not available, refer to the
warranty details set forth at below website for your
respective country.
United States of America: www.makitatools.com
Canada: www.makita.ca
Other countries: www.makita.com