MAKITA 1600 Wood Power Planer User Instructions

MAKITA 1600 Wood Power Planer User Instructions

Power Tool Safety

1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
2.  Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3.  Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
4. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
5. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
6.  Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
7.  Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

Adjusting depth of cut

1. Knob

To adjust the depth of cut, turn the knob on the front of the tool

Switch action

1. Lock button
2.  Switch trigger

CAUTION:

•  Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” position when released.

ASSEMBLY

Removing or installing planer blades

• Tighten the blade installation bolts carefully when attaching the blades to the tool. A loose installation bolt can be dangerous. Always check to see they are tightened securely.
•  Handle the blades very carefully. Use gloves or rags to protect your fingers or hands when removing or installing the blades.
• Use only the Makita wrench provided to remove or install the blades. Failure to do so may result in overtightening or insufficient tightening of the installation bolts. This could cause an injury.

1. Adjusting screw
2.  Planer blade
3.  Notch in the blade
4. Drum plate
5. Drum

There are two adjusting screws for each blade. When installing the blade, the notch in the blade should fit over the head of the adjusting screw. Then fit on the drum plate and secure the three bolts only finger-tight.

1. Triangular rule
2.  Screwdriver

Turn the drum until the blade edge is right in the middle between the front and rear bases. Place the triangular rule flat on the rear base and run it out over and across the blade edge. Turn the two adjusting screws to adjust the blade protrusion.

OPERATION

Planing operation

1. Start
2.  End

First, rest the tool front base flat upon the workpiece surface without the blades making any contact. Switch on and wait until the blades attain full speed. Then move the tool gently forward. Apply pressure on the front of tool at the start of planing, and at the back at the end of planing

In this condition, hold sharpening holder so that both blades are brought fully into contact with the dressing stone. Thus, both blades are sharpened simultaneously at the same angle.

Replacing carbon brushes

Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders. Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same time. Use only identical carbon brushes

1.  Limit mark

1. Screwdriver
2. Chip cover

1.  Brush holder cap
2.  Screwdriver

MAINTENANCE

Sharpening the planer blades

Both blades are sharpened at once so as to insure smooth planing action. Mount two blades in the holder, fitting the protrusions on the holder into holes of the blades. Then fit on the blade installation mount and tighten holder bolt. To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be
performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.

1. Planer blade
2. Holder protrusion
3. Blade installation mount

SPECIFICATIONS

REFERENCE LINK

https://www.makitatools.com/