Makita 1806B Instruction Manual

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6ASSEMBLY CAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged beforecarrying out any work on the tool.Removing or installing planer bladesCAUTION:• Tighten the blade installation bolts carefully when attaching the blades tothe tool. A loose installation bolt can be dangerous. Always check to seethey are tightened securely.• Handle the blades very carefully. Use gloves or rags to protect yourfingers 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 insufficient tightening ofthe installation bolts. This could cause an injury.To remove the blades on the drum, unscrew the five installation bolts with thehex wrench. The drum cover comes off together with the blades.To install the blades, first clean out all chips or foreign matter adhering to thedrum or blades. Use blades of the same dimensions and weight, or drum oscil-lation/vibration will result, causing poor planing action and, eventually, toolbreakdown.There are two adjusting screws for each blade. When installing the blade, thenotch in the blade should fit over the head of the adjusting screw. Then fit onthe drum cover and secure all the installation bolts only finger-tight.Turn the drum until the blade edge is right in the middle between the front andrear bases.Place the triangular rule flat on the rear base and run it out over and across theblade edge. Turn the two adjusting screws to adjust the blade protrusion. Theblade setting should be made so that the protrusion will be uniform all the wayacross. Thus the triangular rule should be flush with the entire width of theblade edge. After adjusting both blades, tighten all the installation bolts evenlyand alternately with the wrench.After tightening the bolts, secure the adjusting screws fully.For the correct planer blade settingYour planing surface will end up rough and uneven, unless the blade is setproperly and securely. The blade must be mounted so that the cutting edge isabsolutely level, that is, parallel to the surface of the rear base.Refer to some examples below for proper and improper settings.1. Hex wrench2. Bolt120025601. Adjusting screw2. Planer blade3. Notch in the blade4. Drum cover5. Drum123450025611. Triangular rule2. Screwdriver12002562