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1 ENGLISH (Original instructions) INSTRUCTION MANUAL IMPORT ANT : Read Before Using. Cordless Planer DKP140 DKP180 01 17 51[...]
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2 ENGLISH (Orig inal instruct ions) SPECIFICA TIONS Model DKP140 DKP180 Planing wi dth 82 mm Planing depth 1.6 mm 2 mm Shiplappin g depth 9 mm No load speed ( min -1 ) 15,000 Overall length 329 mm 333 mm Net weight 3.3 kg 3.4 kg Rated volt age D.C. 14.4 V D.C. 18 V • Due to our conti nuing program o f research and dev elopment, the s pecification[...]
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3 ENH101-16 For European countries only EC Declaration of Conformi ty We Makita Corporation as the responsible manufacturer declare that the follo w ing Makita machine(s): Designation of Machine: Cordless Planer Model No./ T ype: DKP140, DKP180 are of series produ ction and Conforms to the following European Directives: 2006/42/EC And are manufactu[...]
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4 16. If devices are provided for the con nection of dust extractio n and collectio n facilities, e nsure these are connect ed and properly u sed. Use of dust collection can reduc e dust-related hazards. Power tool use and care 17. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job b[...]
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5 17. Always use the correct dust mask/respirator for the material and applic ation you are wor king wit h. SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. W ARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarit y with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or failure to follo w the safety rules stated in this inst[...]
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6 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CAUTION : • Always be sure tha t the tool is sw itched off and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking fun ction on th e tool. Inst alling or remo ving battery cartridge 1 2 3 01 17 55 • Always switch o ff the too l before inst alling or removing of the battery cartridge. • T o remove the battery[...]
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7 W ARNING: • For your safety , this tool i s equipped with lock-o ff lever which prevent s the tool from unintended starting. NEVER u se the t ool if it runs when y ou simply pull the switch trigger without pressing the lock-off lev er . Return tool a MAKIT A service center for proper rep airs BEFORE fu rther usage. • NEVER tape down or defeat[...]
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8 For tool with mini planer blades 1 2 4 3 01 17 40 1. Remove the existing blade, if the tool has been in use, carefully clean the drum surfaces and the drum cover . T o remove the blades on the drum, unscrew the three installation bolts w ith the socket wrench. The drum cover comes of f together with the blades. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 002565 2. T o [...]
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9 For the correct planer blade setting Y our planing surface will end up rough and unev en, unless the blade is set properly and securely . The blade must be mounted so tha t t he cutting edge is absolutely level, that is , parallel to the surface of the rear base. Refer to some ex amples below for proper and improper settings. (A) (B) (B) (A) (B) [...]
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10 Connecting a vacuu m cleaner 01 17 57 For tool without nozzle When you wis h to perfor m clean pla ning operati on, connect a Makita vac uum cleaner t o your tool. Before connectin g the vac uum cleaner, remove the chip c over from the tool. Th en connect a hose of the vacuum cleaner to the noz zle (optional ac cessory) as shown in the figures. [...]
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11 Draw a cutting line on the w orkpiece. Insert the edge fence into the hole in the fron t of the tool. Align the blade edge with the cu tting line. 1 2 01 17 60 Adjust the edge fence until it come s in contact w ith the side of the workpi ece, then secure it by tightening the screw . 01 17 61 When planing, move the tool with the edge fen ce flush[...]
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12 002590 Immerse the d ressing stone in water for 2 or 3 minute s before sharpening. Hold the holder so that the both blades contact th e dressing stone for simultaneous sharpening at the same angle. Replacing carbon br ushes 1 001 1 45 Remove and check the carbo n brushes regularly . Replace when they w ear down to the limit mark. Keep the carbon[...]
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16 Makita Corporation Anjo, Aichi, Japan www.makita.com 885273A220[...]