User manual MAKITA KP312S

[. . . ] Make sure the blade is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is turned on. Wait until the blade attains full speed before cutting. Always switch off and wait for the blades to come to a complete stop before any adjusting. Never stick your finger into the chip chute. [. . . ] After a cutting operation, raise the back side of the tool and a foot comes under the level of the rear base. Both ends of the front base are a guideline to show the ends of cutting blades passage. Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool. Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released. A loose installation bolt can be dangerous. Always check to see they are tightened securely. Use gloves or rags to protect your fingers or hands when removing or installing the blades. To remove planer blades on the drum, loosen the eight installation bolts by only one full turn with the hex wrench. Then push and slide a planer blade sideways from the belt side using the helm of the hex wrench. To remove another planer blade, follow the same procedure as above. 7 & 8) To install the blades, first clean out all chips or foreign matter adhering to the drum or blades. 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 hex wrench. For continuous operation, pull the trigger and then push in the lock button. To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the trigger fully, then release it. To prevent the trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock-off button is provided. This tool is equipped with an overload protector which automatically cuts out to break the circuit whenever heavy work is prolonged. When it cuts out, inspect the blade for damage or something wrong. After making sure that there is nothing wrong with the tool, push the restart button to resume operation. 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. Below are some examples of proper and improper settings. [. . . ] The speed and depth of cut determine the kind of finish. The power planer keeps cutting at a speed that will not result in jamming by chips. For rough cutting, the depth of cut can be increased, while for a good finish you should reduce the depth of cut and advance the tool more slowly. These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. [. . . ]