23 ENGLISHMAINTENANCECAUTION: Always be sure that the tool isswitched off and the battery cartridge is removedbefore attempting to perform inspection ormaintenance.NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation orcracks may result.To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment shouldbe performed by Makita Authorized or Factory ServiceCenters, always using Makita replacement parts.Cleaning up chip dischargeopeningsClean the chip discharge openings regularly.Use a compressed air to clean the clogged chip dis-charge openings.Sharpening bladesFor conventional planer blades onlyAlways keep your planer blades sharp for the bestperformance. Use the sharpening holder (optionalaccessory) to refine the planer blade edges safely andeffectively.► Fig.57: 1. Sharpening holder 2. Blade1. Loosen the two wing nuts in the sharpeningholder.2. Slip the back ends of the planer blades into themounting slots as far as they will go with the cuttingedges to be sharpened facing downwards.► Fig.58: 1. Sharpening holder 2. Wing nut 3. Blades4. Cutting edges 5. Mounting slots 6. Bolthead3. Tighten the wing nuts to secure the planer bladesin place.4. Soak a dressing stone in water for 2 or 3 minutesbefore sharpening.5. Hold the sharpening holder firmly, and gentlyplace the cutting edges over the surface of the dressingstone.6. Sharpen the cutting edges by moving the sharpen-ing holder back and forwards.► Fig.59OPTIONALACCESSORIESCAUTION: These accessories or attachmentsare recommended for use with your Makita toolspecified in this manual. The use of any otheraccessories or attachments might present a risk ofinjury to persons. Only use accessory or attachmentfor its stated purpose.If you need any assistance for more details regard-ing these accessories, ask your local Makita ServiceCenter.• High-speed steel Planer blade• Tungsten-carbide Planer blade (For longer bladelife)• Mini planer blade• Sharpening holder assembly• Blade gauge assembly• Set plate set• Guide rule assembly• Dressing stone• Dust bag assembly• Elbow• Chamfering rule assembly• Wireless unit• Makita genuine battery and chargerNOTE: Some items in the list may be included in thetool package as standard accessories. They maydiffer from country to country.