Makita 2012NB Instruction Manual

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78. Remove nails and clean the workpiece beforecutting. Nail, sand or foreign matter can causeblade damage.9. Do not remove chips from the chip chute whenthe motor is running. Clean out chips after theblades come to a complete stop. Always use astick etc. when cleaning them out.10. Do not leave the tool running.11. Do not abuse cord. Never yank cord to discon-nect it from receptacle. Keep cord away fromheat, oil water and sharp edges.12. The tool should only be used for wood and simi-lar materials.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.WARNING:DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherenceto safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE orfailure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruc-tion manual may cause serious personal injury.INSTALLATIONMovement and transport of thicknesser (Fig. 1)CAUTION:• Watch your step when moving the tool.Fold the sub-tables. Grasp the carrying handles whenmoving the tool.When transporting it by vehicle, secure with a rope orother substantial means to prevent tipping or movement.Positioning the thicknesser (Fig. 2)Locate the tool in a well lit and level place where you canmaintain good footing and balance. Bolt/screw it to theworkbench or stand (optional accessory) using the boltholes provided in the base.FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONCAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unpluggedbefore adjusting or checking function on the tool.Switch action (Fig. 3)CAUTION:• Before plugging in the tool, always be sure that the toolis switched off. The pilot lamp lights up when the tool isplugged into the power source.To start the tool, press the ON (I) button. To stop it, pressthe OFF (O) button.Dimensional adjustment (Fig. 4)Lower the main frame by turning the crank handle coun-terclockwise until the indicator plate points to the scalegraduation indicating the desired finished dimension.One full turn of the crank handle moves the main frame2 mm up or down. The scale has inch graduations on itsright side and metric graduations on its left side.Adjusting depth of cutThe maximum depth of cut differs depending upon thewidth of workpiece being cut. Refer to the table. Whenyou need to remove more than the amount specified inthe table, set the depth of cut shallower than the amountand make two or more passes.To adjust the depth of cut, proceed as follows.Insert the workpiece flat on the table top. Lower the mainframe by turning the crank handle counterclockwise. Thedepth gauge will rise and the amount of gauge rise indi-cates the depth of cut. (Fig. 5)CAUTION:• Always lower the main frame when aligning the indica-tor plate with the graduation indicating the desired fin-ished dimension. If you raise the main frame into thedesired finished dimension, additional play in the screwmay result. This may cause an undesired finisheddimension.• Always place the workpiece flat on the table top whenpredetermining the depth of cut. Otherwise, the prede-termined depth of cut will differ from actual depth of cut.Depth adjusting gauge (Fig. 6)Use the depth adjusting gauge when you need to prede-termine the depth of cut more accurately. To do so, pro-ceed as follows.1. First, plane the workpiece at the predetermineddepth of cut. Measure the thickness of the planedpiece to know how much more stock you need toremove.2. Turn the depth adjusting gauge on the crank handleuntil the 0 graduation is aligned with the groove onthe tool.3. Now turn the crank handle counterclockwise untilthe graduation for the desired depth of cut is alignedwith the groove on the tool.4. When you need to remove more than the amountspecified in the table mentioned in the “Adjustingdepth of cut” section, set the depth of cut shallowerthan the amount and make two or more passes.Stopper (Fig. 7)Use the stopper when you need to plane many work-pieces to the same thickness. To do so, proceed as fol-lows.1. Turn the crank handle until the indicator plate pointsto the scale graduation indicating the desired fin-ished dimension.2. Depress the stopper button and lower the stopperuntil it just contacts the table top.3. If you need fine adjustment of the stopper, turn thestopper knob.CAUTION:• When the stopper is not in use, always raise it to thetopmost position. Never force the crank handle whenthe stopper is in contact with the table top. This maycause tool damage.Width of workpiecebeing cut Maximum depth of cutLess than 150 mm 3.0 mm150 mm – 240 mm 1.5 mm240 mm – 304 mm 1.0 mm