Makita DKP181 Manuel D'instructions page 13

Adjusting depth of cut
CAUTION:
Be sure the blades stopped com-
pletely before adjusting depth of cut.
Depth of cut may be adjusted by simply turning the knob on the
front of the tool so that the pointer points the desired depth of cut.
► Fig.4: 1. Pointer 2. Knob
Switch action
WARNING:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
WARNING:
NEVER defeat the lock-off button
by taping down or some other means. A switch with
a negated lock-off button may result in unintentional
operation and serious personal injury.
WARNING:
NEVER use the tool if it runs when
you simply pull the switch trigger without press-
ing the lock-off button. A switch in need of repair
may result in unintentional operation and serious
personal injury. Return tool to a Makita service center
for proper repairs BEFORE further usage.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
depress the lock-off button and pull the switch trigger.
Release the switch trigger to stop.
► Fig.5: 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock-off button
NOTICE:
Do not pull the switch trigger hard
without pressing in the lock-off button. This can
cause switch breakage.
Automatic speed change function
This tool has "high speed mode" and "high torque mode".
The tool automatically changes the operation mode
depending on the work load. When the work load is low,
the tool will run in the "high speed mode" for quicker cut-
ting operation. When the work load is high, the tool will run
in the "high torque mode" for powerful cutting operation.
► Fig.6: 1. Mode indicator
The mode indicator lights up in green when the tool is
running in "high torque mode".
If the tool is operated with excessive load, the mode indicator
will blink in green. The mode indicator stops blinking and then
lights up or turns off if you reduce the load on the tool.
Mode indicator status
On Off
Operation
mode
Blinking
High speed
mode
High torque
mode
Overload
alert
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Foot
After a cutting operation, raise the backside of the tool
and a foot comes under the level of the rear base. This
prevents the planer blades to be damaged.
► Fig.7: 1. Planer blade 2. Rear base 3. Foot
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Box wrench storage
When not in use, store the box wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
► Fig.8: 1. Box wrench
Removing or installing planer
blades
CAUTION:
Tighten the blade installation bolts
carefully when attaching the blades to the tool.
Always check to see they are tightened securely.
A loose installation bolt can be dangerous.
CAUTION:
Handle the blades very carefully.
Use gloves or rags to protect your fingers or
hands when removing or installing the blades.
CAUTION:
Use only the Makita wrench pro-
vided to remove or install the blades. Failure to do
so may result in overtightening or insufficient tighten-
ing of the installation bolts. This could cause an injury.
NOTICE:
To install planer blades, clean out all
chips or foreign matter adhering to the drum or
the planer blades. Use planer blades of the same
dimensions and weight, otherwise drum oscilla-
tion/vibration, causing poor planing action, and
tool breakdown will result.
For tool with conventional planer
blades
1. To remove the conventional planer blades from
the tool, unscrew the installation bolts with the box
wrench.
The drum plate and the conventional planer blade
with adjusting plate come off.
► Fig.9: 1. Box wrench 2. Installation bolt 3. Drum
plate 4. Conventional blade (with adjusting
plate)
2. Unscrew and remove the adjusting plate.
► Fig.10: 1. Screw 2. Adjusting plate 3. Conventional
planer blade
3. To install the conventional planer blades, place
the conventional planer blade on the blade gauge
so that the blade edge is perfectly flush with the
inside edge of the blade gauge.