Makita KP0810 Instruction Manual

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9For the correct planer blade settingYour planing surface will end up rough and uneven,unless the blade is set properly and securely. The blademust be mounted so that the cutting edge is absolutelylevel, that is, parallel to the surface of the rear base.Refer to some examples below for proper and impropersettings.(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.EN0004-1Change of chip discharge directionFig.10Chip discharge direction can be changed to the right orleft. To change the direction, pull out the stopper whileturning it slightly backward and fit in it in one of twoopenings on the opposite side of chip discharge so thatthe recessed part fits to protrusion.Fig.11Dust bag (accessory)Fig.12Attach the dust bag onto the chip discharge opening.The chip discharge opening is tapered. When attachingthe dust bag, push it onto the chip discharge openingfirmly as far as it will go to prevent it from coming offduring operation.When 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 toremove particles adhering to the insides which mighthamper further collection.Fig.13NOTE:• If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to this tool,more efficient and cleaner operations can beperformed.Connecting a vacuum cleanerFig.14When you wish to perform clean planing operation,connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Thenconnect a hose of the vacuum cleaner to the chipdischarge opening as shown in the figures.Elbow (optional accessory)Fig.15Use of elbow allows change of chip discharge directionto perform cleaner work.Install the elbow (optional accessory) on the tool by justslipping on it. To remove it, just pull it out.