7
check clearances between the blade ends and the
tool body.
9. Check the three hex flange head bolts for final
tightness.
10. Repeat procedures 1 - 9 for other blade.

For the correct planer blade setting

Your planing surface will end up rough and uneven,
unless the blade is set properly and securely. The 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) (B)
(B)
(A) (B)
(A)
(A) Front base (Movable shoe)(B) Rear base (Stationary shoe)Correct settingNicks in surfaceGouging at startGouging at end

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.

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Connecting a vacuum cleaner

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For tools with European type (round) chip cover
When you wish to perform clean planing operation,
connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool as shown
in the figure.
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1. Vacuum cleaner
1. European type
(round) chip
cover