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Planer
MODEL KP312
003868
DOUBLE
INSULATION
INSTR U CTION MANU AL
WARNING:
For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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SPECIFICATIONS Model KP312 Planing width 312 mm (12-1/4”) Planing depth 0 - 3.5 mm (0 - 1/8”) No load speed (RPM) 12,000/min. Overall length 551 mm (21-3/4”) Net weight 18 kg (39.7 lbs) • Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Specifications may differ from country to country. GENERAL SAFETY RULES USA002-2 (For All Tools) WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or se
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5. Avoid body contact with grounded sur- 14. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety refrigerators. There is an increased risk of shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must electric shock if your body is grounded. be used for appropriate conditions. Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT eye protection. 6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will Tool Use and Care increase t
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24. When servicing a tool, use only identical SERVICE replacement parts. Follow instructions in 23. Tool service must be performed only by the Maintenance section of this manual. qualified repair personnel. Service or main- Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow tenance performed by unqualified personnel Maintenance instructions may create a risk of could result in a risk of injury. electric shock or injury. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD: Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. W
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10. Keep at least 200 mm (8”) away from the 15. Always change both blades or covers on tool at all times. the drum, otherwise the resulting imbal- ance will cause vibration and shorten tool 11. Always switch off and wait for the blades life. to come to a complete stop before any adjusting. 16. Wait for complete run-down before put- ting the tool aside. 12.Never stick your finger into the chip chute. Chute may jam when cutting damp 17. Use only Makita blades specified in this wood. Clean out chip
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FUNCTIONAL CAUTION: DESCRIPTION • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool. 003869 Adjusting depth of cut 1 The depth of cut can be adjusted within a range of 0 - 3.5 mm (1/8”). Turn the knob on the front of the tool until the pointer is aligned with the desired cutting depth on the scale. Set the depth of a cut observing the maximum depth which is limited by width according to the following table. 003870 2 Corelation of width
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003873 Edge fence (Guide rule) 1 Edge fence is useful for minimizing a short run of cut by cut- ting in a uniform width. The edge fence (guide rule) is pro- vided on the side of the tool. Press two pins for the edge fence (guide rule) so that the edge fence appears. Move the tool forward while keeping the flat surface of the edge fence in contact with the side of the workpiece. 2 To return the edge fence to an original position, push it 1. Pins upwards from its underside. 2. Edge fence (Guide ru
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ASSEMBLY CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool. 003876 Removing or installing planer blades 1 CAUTION: • 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. 2 • Handle the blades very carefully. Use gloves or rags to 1. Socket wrench protect your fingers or hands when removing or installing 2. Insta
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003880 Insert the blade between the drum and the set plate from the nozzle extraction side so that the blade will be centered from both ends of the drum or set plate. First tighten the eight installation bolts lightly and evenly shifting from the center bolts to the outward bolts with the socket wrench. And then, tighten all of the installation bolts securely. Install another blade in the same manner as above. For the correct planer blade setting Your planing surface will end up rough and uneven
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003879 Blade height adjustment 2 Blade height adjustment is usually not necessary. However, 1 if you notice that the blade edge is below the level of the rear 4 base or protrudes too far from the rear base, proceed as fol- 3 5 lows. 6 7 Loosen the eight installation bolts and the set plate screws. Turn the adjusting screws clockwise to retract the blade or 1. Drum plate counterclockwise to protrude it. After adjusting the blade 2. Installation bolt height, tighten the set plate screws and the ei
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003884 Nozzle assembly and joint (optional accessory) Nozzle assembly and joint are used when connecting the tool to vacuum cleaner. When you wish to perform cleaner operation, connect a vac- uum cleaner to your tool. To connect vacuum cleaner, remove the chip guide from the 1 tool. Place nozzle assembly and joint in its place and then 1. Chip guide tighten screws to secure them. Connect a hose of vacuum cleaner to the joint. 003885 2 1 3 1. Joint 2. Nozzle assembly 3. Hose OPERATION 003886 Pla
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MAINTENANCE CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. 001145 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 iden- tical carbon brushes. 1 1. Limit mark 003888 Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Take
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First-Class Postage Required Post Office will not deliver without proper postage. Makita U.S.A., Inc. 14930 Northam Street La Mirada, CA 90638-5753 Fold 13 Cut
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MAIL THIS PORTION Your answers to the following questions are appreciated. 1. This product was purchased from: 3. How did you learn about this product: Home Center Other ( ) Magazine Radio Hardware/Lumber Store From Dealer Exhibition Tool Distributor Newspaper From Friend Industrial Supply Store Display Previous Usage Construction Supply Catalog Other ( ) 2. Use of the product is intended for: 4. Most favored points are: Construction Trade Design Repair Se
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WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and • arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of
