Makita DKP140 Instruction Manual

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9 ENGLISHFor the correct planer blade settingYour planing surface will end up rough and uneven, unless the blade is set properly and securely. The blade must bemounted 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) (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.Dust bag (accessory)12► 1. Nozzle 2. Dust bagFor 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, pushit onto the nozzle firmly as far as it will go to prevent itfrom coming 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.1► 1. FastenerWhen the dust bag is about half full, remove the dustbag from the tool and pull the fastener out. Emptythe dust bag of its contents, tapping it lightly so as toremove particles adhering to the insides which mighthamper further collection.NOTE:• If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to thistool, more efficient and cleaner operations canbe performed.