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Planer 1 mm 11/32") of stock wtdth over 304 mmll 1-314") 3 mm 1118"l of stock width under 150 mm 15-718") Max. srock height No load speed 12.7 mm - 195mm 6,500 ,,,, In, 1112" - 7-518") 400 mm (15-3/4") MODEL 2040 2 9 m/mm 129 5 ftimin.1 396 mm x 600 nim 115 5/8" x 23 5/8"1 Overall dimenslons (W x L x HI [...]
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For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating Planer GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (For All Tools) 1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner's manual carefully. Learn the tools applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to it. 2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. 3. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS[...]
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Ampere Rating Not More Than More Than 0 6 6 10 10 12 12 16 Volts 12OV 25ft. 50ft. 100ft. 150 ft. 240V 5011. 100 ft. 200 ft. 300 ft. Total length of cord in feet AWG 18 16 16 14 18 16 14 12 16 16 14 12 14 12 Not Recommende 'Only the applicable parts of the Table need to be included. For instance. a 120-volt product need no I include the 240-vol[...]
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3LTAGE WARNING: Before connecting the tool to a power source (receptacle, Itlet, etc.) be sure the voltage supplied is the same as that specified on the meplate of the tool. A power source with voltage greater than that specified )r the tool can result in SERIOUS INJURY to the user - as well as damage to le tool. If in doubt, DO NOT PLUG IN THE TOO[...]
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. . .. ,. . .. ... .I... , . .. . . .. , .. .. ... . ?. ::i 5. .. ., . . . "I .i'. . . .. . . . ...... . :: (;;!.. . ..: ... . .. ... . . . .. . ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES 1. Wear eye protection. 2. Never perform planing operation with drive guard removed. 3. Do not perform planing operations on material shorter than (a dimension equal to th[...]
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Dimensional adjustment Release the thumb screw on the stopper ring and turn the crank handle to the clockwise, aligning the indicator plate until the scale bar graduation for the desired finished dimension is reached. Algin your workpiece with the top of the table. (One handle revolution makes for 3 mm (1/8") ascent or descent.) Depth of cut T[...]
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-~ ~ Return Returning cut stock back to the front side is very easy if you use the convenient re- turn rollers on top. Return rollers Stopper regulating depth Numerous workpieces can be planed to the same thickness very simply just by setting the stopper ring to the desired dimension. Do not crank the handle so hard that you force the stopper ring [...]
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CHANGING CUTTER KNIVES First, unplug the planer from the power source so as to prevent any mishap. Removal a. Loosen the pan hd. screws on the set plates with the (+) screwdriver, then swing the set plates. Remove the chip guard, lift the lever and swing it a full 180 degrees; then use the knob on the belt guard side to align the cutter drum as sho[...]
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CUTTER KNIFE INSTALLATION & HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT a. At the position shown in Fig. 7, insert the knife so the holes are aligned with those on the drum. Set the wooden levellers on each end of the knife edge and press down on both ends until the main frame surface is contacted. The levellers should be pressed down just above the hex bolt holes on ei[...]
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ADJUSTING VARIOUS COMPONENTS Bed roller adjustment (The planer is factory-adjusted. If you notice the adjustment is off, kindly do as f 01 I ows.) Loosen the pan head screw for each roller under the table. Use a screwdriver to rotate the groove on the roller adjuster within 180 degrees on the four roller axes. Refer to the figures for the correct r[...]
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Extension roller adjustment Gently loosen the hex bolts, set a rule or yardstick on the table surface and adjust so that roller arm is slightly higher than the table. Tighten the hex bolts securely so that the roller arm surface is at the 90" to the column. Fig. 11 Adjusting infeed/outfeed rollers The infeed/outfeed rollers are factory adjuste[...]
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MAINTENANCE CAUTION : Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. Replacing carbon brushes 3emove and check the carbon brushes egularly. Replace when they wear down o the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes :lean and free to slip in the holders. Both arbon brushes should be repl[...]
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Lubrication (Periodic) Oil the chain (after removing the chain cover), the column moving parts (contact areas) and the crank handle. The periodic lubrication should be per- formed with machine oil. (Oiling should be done with tool not operating.) To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be perf[...]
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ACCESSOR I ES CAUTION : These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. The accessories or attachments hsould be used only in the proper and intended manner. 0 Replacement blades 400 mm (15-3/4”1 Part [...]
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Mpy 12 '86 US 400 mm (15-3/4") I PLANER Model 2040 15[...]
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MODEL 2040 c Jan -08-'96 Us c 16[...]
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MODEL 2040 I:.'," DESCRIPTION May 12-'86 US $f, DESCRIPTION MACHINE I 2 3 5 7 8 9 10 It 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 , 49 - 18 I I 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 I ? 2 1 1 2 4 1 4 I 4 I 2 I I[...]
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MODEL 2040 Jan -08--'96 US ED DESCRlPTlDN MACHINE __ 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 I64 165 166 167 1 1 1 2 1 1 I 1 2 2 2 2 1 I 1 1 2 1 2 I 1 Hex Nul MB Spring Washer 8 Flat Warher 8 Pm Herd Screw M6.18 IWllh Washer1 Trnrlon mate Cap Square NeLk Bolt Max35 Motor Housing Rear Cover Pan Head Screw M5.12 IWilh[...]
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e MAKnA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Warranty Policy Fvery Makita tool is thorou ly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted tu he free of defects from workanship and materials for the period of ONE YFAR from the date of orignal purchase. Should 8ny trouble develop during this onc.year period. return the COMPLETE tool, freight [...]