Power Planer 110 mm (4-3/8”) MODEL 1912B DOUBLE INSULATION I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. w w w. m a k i t a t o o l s.
SPECIFICATIONS Model 1912B Planing width 110 mm (4-3/8”) Planing depth 2 mm (1/16”) No load speed (RPM) 16, 000/min. Overall length 355 mm (14”) Net weight 4.2 kg (9.3 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.
5. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. 6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. 7. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately.
SERVICE 23. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. 24. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD: Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
10. Keep at least 200 mm (8") away from the tool at all times. 11. Always switch off and wait for the blades to come to a complete stop before any adjusting. 12. Never stick your finger into the chip chute. Chute may jam when cutting damp wood. Clean out chips with a stick. 13. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool only when hand-held. 14. When leaving the planer, switch off and set it with the front base up on a wooden block, so that the blades do not contact anything. 15.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION • 001603 1 CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Adjusting depth of cut Depth of cut may be adjusted by simply turning the knob on the front of the tool. 1. Knob 001604 Switch action 1 • 2 To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger and then push in the lock button.
001606 1 2 To install the blades, first clean out all chips or foreign matter adhering to the drum or blades. Use blades of the same dimensions and weight, or drum oscillation/vibration will result, causing poor planing action and, eventually, tool breakdown. 3 4 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Bolt Drum Planer blade Drum cover Adjust plate 001607 5 6 1 2 8 3 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
For the correct planer blade setting 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.
001609 Chamfering To make a cut as shown in the figure, align the “V’’ groove in the front base with the edge of the workpiece and plane it as shown in the figure. 001613 1 2 1. “V” groove 2. Front base 001614 1 1. Align the (Y) groove with the edge of the workpiece MAINTENANCE • 001610 CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.
001611 1 First, loosen the two wing nuts on the holder and insert the blades (A) and (B), so that they contact the sides (C) and (D). Then tighten the wing nuts. 4 2 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 5 Wing nut Blade(A) Blade(B) Side(C) Side(D) 001612 Immerse the dressing stone in water for 2 or 3 minutes before sharpening. Hold the holder so that the blades both contact the dressing stone for simultaneous sharpening at the same angle.
ACCESSORIES • 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. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose. If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories, ask your local Makita service center.
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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 work.