User manual MAKITA 1900B

[. . . ] Do not use power tools where there is risk to cause fire or explosion. When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry, high or locked up place, out of reach of children. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended. Do not force small tools or attachments to do the job of a heavy duty tool. [. . . ] Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, they can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities ensure these are connected and properly used. Never carry the tool by the cord or yank it to disconnect it from the socket. It is safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool. Inspect tool cord periodically and if damaged have it repaired by an authorized service facility. When not in use, before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades, bits and cutters. Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning it on. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords intended for outdoor use. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, free running of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. Watch for vibration or wobbling that could indicate poor installation or a poorly balanced blade. Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is turned on. Always switch off and wait for the blades to come to a complete stop before any adjusting. When leaving the planer, switch off and set it with the front base up on a wooden block, so that the blades do not contact anything. Always change both blades or covers on the drum, otherwise the resulting imbalance will cause vibration and shorten tool life. Use only Makita blades specified in this manual. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 7 9. Check the three hex flange head bolts for final tightness. CAUTION: Tighten the blade installation bolts carefully when attaching the blades to the tool. Always check to see they are tightened securely. 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. (A) Front base (Movable shoe) (B) Rear base (Stationary shoe) 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. Correct setting Nicks in surface Gouging at start Cause: One or both blade edges fails to protrude enough in relation to rear base line. Gouging at end Cause: One or both blade edges protrudes too far in relation to rear base line. Adjusting the depth of cut (Fig. [. . . ] 6) Depth of cut may be adjusted by simply turning the knob on the front of the tool. Switch action CAUTION: Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released. For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger and then push in the lock button. To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch trigger fully, then release it. For tool with lock-off button (Fig. 9) To prevent the trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock-off button is provided. [. . . ]