7(A) (B)(B)(A) (B)(A)(A) Front base (Movable shoe)(B) Rear base (Stationary shoe)Correct settingNicks in surfaceGouging at startGouging at endAlthough this side view cannotshow it, the edges of the bladesrun perfectly parallel to the rearbase surface.Cause: One or both blades fails tohave edge parallel to rearbase line.Cause: One or both blade edgesfails to protrude enough inrelation to rear base line.Cause: One or both blade edgesprotrudes too far in relationto rear base line.EN0004-1Dust bag (accessory)Fig.10For tool without nozzleRemove the chip cover and install the nozzle (optionalaccessory). Attach the dust bag onto the nozzle . Thenozzle is tapered. When attaching the dust bag, push itonto the nozzle firmly as far as it will go to prevent it fromcoming off during operation.For tool with nozzleAttach the dust bag onto the nozzle. The nozzle istapered. When attaching the dust bag, push it onto thenozzle firmly as far as it will go to prevent it from comingoff during operation.Fig.11When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dustbag from the tool and pull the fastener out. Empty thedust bag of its contents, tapping it lightly so as to removeparticles adhering to the insides which might hamperfurther collection.NOTE:• If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to this tool,more efficient and cleaner operations can beperformed.Connecting a vacuum cleanerFig.12For tool without nozzleWhen you wish to perform clean planing operation,connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Thenconnect a hose of the vacuum cleaner to the nozzle(optional accessory) as shown in the figures.For tool with nozzleWhen you wish to perform clean planing operation,connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Thenconnect a hose of the vacuum cleaner to the nozzle asshown in the figures.Elbow (optional accessory)Fig.13Use of elbow allows change of chip discharge directionto perform cleaner work.For tool without nozzleRemove the chip cover and install the nozzle (optionalaccessory). Attach the elbow (optional accessory) on thenozzle of the tool by just slipping on it. To remove it,just pull it out.For tool with nozzleAttach the elbow (optional accessory) on the nozzle ofthe tool by just slipping on it. To remove it, just pull it out.OPERATIONHold the tool firmly with one hand on the knob and theother hand on the switch handle when performing thetool.Planing operationFig.14First, rest the tool front base flat upon the workpiecesurface without the blades making any contact. Switchon and wait until the blades attain full speed. Then movethe tool gently forward. Apply pressure on the front oftool at the start of planing, and at the back at the end of