Makita KP312 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 8

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.
Below are some examples of proper and improper settings.
(A) Front base (Movable shoe)
(B) Rear base (Stationary shoe)
Correct setting
Nicks in surface
Gouging at start
Gouging at end
Blade height adjustment
► Fig.10: 1. Drum plate 2. Installation bolt 3. Set
plate screw 4. Set plate 5. Planer blade
6. Adjusting screw 7. Drum
Blade height adjustment is usually not necessary. However, if
you notice that the blade edge is below the level of the rear base
or protrudes too far from the rear base, proceed as follows.
Loosen the eight installation bolts and the set plate
screws. Turn the adjusting screws clockwise to retract
the blade or counterclockwise to protrude it. After
adjusting the blade height, tighten the set plate screws
and the eight installation bolts securely.
Hex wrench storage
► Fig.11: 1. Hex wrench 2. Wrench holder 3. Rear base
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
Nozzle assembly and joint
(Accessory)
► Fig.12: 1. Chip guide
Nozzle assembly and joint are used when connecting
the tool to vacuum cleaner.
When you wish to perform cleaner operation, connect a
vacuum cleaner to your tool.
To connect vacuum cleaner, remove the chip guide from
the tool. Place nozzle assembly and joint in its place
and then tighten screws to secure them.
Connect a hose of vacuum cleaner to the joint.
► Fig.13: 1. Joint 2. Nozzle assembly
(A)
(B)
(A)
(B)
(A)
(B)
Nozzle cleaning
Clean the nozzle regularly.
Use a compressed air to clean the clogged nozzle.
OPERATION
WARNING:
persons, do not operate without nozzle assembly
and joint or chip guide in place.
Planing operation
► Fig.14: 1. At the start of planing 2. At the end of
planing
First, rest the tool front base flat 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.
The speed and depth of cut determine the kind of finish.
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 finish you
should reduce the depth of cut and advance the tool
more slowly.
8 ENGLISH
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.
To reduce the risk of injury to