Makita XPK01 XPK01Z Instruction Manual - Page 9
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Connecting a vacuum cleaner OPERATION Hold the tool firmly with one hand on the knob and the other hand on the switch handle when performing the tool. Planing operation 1 1. Start 2. End 011757 For tool without nozzle When you wish to perform clean planing operation, connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Before connecting the vacuum cleaner, remove the chip cover from the tool. Then connect a hose of the vacuum cleaner to the nozzle (optional accessory) as shown in the figures. For tool with nozzle When you wish to perform clean planing operation, connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Then connect a hose of the vacuum cleaner to the nozzle as shown in the figures. Elbow (optional accessory) 1. Elbow 2. Nozzle 1 2 011758 Use of elbow allows change of chip discharge direction to perform cleaner work. For tool without nozzle Remove the chip cover and install the nozzle (optional accessory). Attach the elbow (optional accessory) on the nozzle of the tool by just slipping on it. To remove it, just pull it out. For tool with nozzle Attach the elbow (optional accessory) on the nozzle of the tool by just slipping on it. To remove it, just pull it out. 2 011759 First, rest the tool front base flat upon the workpiece surface without the blades making any contact. Switch on and wait until the blades attain full speed. Then move the tool gently forward. Apply pressure on the front of tool at the start of planing, and at the back at the end of planing. Planing will be easier if you incline the workpiece in stationary fashion, so that you can plane somewhat downhill. 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. Shiplapping (Rabbeting) 002580 To make a stepped cut as shown in the figure, use the edge fence (guide rule) which is obtained as accessory. 1. Blade edge 2. Cutting line 2 1 011752 9