Makita M1902 Manuel D'instructions page 8

For the correct planer blade setting
Your planing surface will end up rough and uneven, unless the planer blade is set properly and securely. The planer
blade must be mounted so that the cutting edge is absolutely level, that is, parallel to the surface of the rear base.
Refer to some examples below for proper and improper settings.
(A) Front base (Movable shoe)
(B) Rear base (Stationary shoe)
Correct setting
Nicks in surface
Gouging at start
Gouging at end
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
NOTE: In some countries, the nozzle may not be
included in the tool package as standard accessory.
► Fig.10
For tool with nozzle
Connect a hose of the vacuum cleaner to the nozzle.
For tool without nozzle
1. Remove the chip cover from the tool.
2. Install the nozzle on the tool using the screws.
3. Connect a hose of the vacuum cleaner to the
nozzle.
Nozzle cleaning
Clean the nozzle regularly.
Use a compressed air to clean the clogged nozzle.
OPERATION
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury to
persons, do not operate without nozzle or chip
cover in place.
Hold the tool firmly with one hand on the knob and the
other hand on the switch handle when performing the
tool.
(A)
(B)
(A)
(B)
(A)
(B)
Planing operation
► Fig.11: 1. Start 2. End
Apply the tool front base flat upon the workpiece
surface without the planer blades contacting the work-
piece. Switch on and wait until the blades attain full
speed. Then move the tool gently forward at a uniform
speed. Apply pressure on the front of tool at the start of
planing, and on the rear at the end of planing.
The speed and depth of cut determine the finish. To
obtain a good surface finish, plane deeply until you get
near the desired depth, and then plane thinly and slowly
for the final pass.
Shiplapping (Rabbeting)
► Fig.12
To make a stepped cut as shown in the figure, use the
edge fence (guide rule).
Draw a cutting line on the workpiece. Insert the edge
fence into the hole in the front of the tool. Align the
blade edge with the cutting line.
► Fig.13: 1. Blade edge 2. Cutting line
Adjust the edge fence until it comes in contact with the
side of the workpiece, then secure it by tightening the
screw.
► Fig.14: 1. Screw 2. Edge fence
When planing, move the tool with the edge fence flush
with the side of the workpiece. Otherwise uneven plan-
ing may result.
8 ENGLISH
Although this side view cannot
show it, the edges of the blades
run perfectly parallel to the rear
base surface.
Cause: One or both blades fails to
have edge parallel to rear
base line.
Cause: One or both blade edges
fails to protrude enough in
relation to rear base line.
Cause: One or both blade edges
protrudes too far in relation
to rear base line.