Planer 304 mm (12") MODEL 2012NB INSTRUCTION MANUAL DOUBLE INSULATIO SPEC IFICATl0NS I Cuttina width 304 mm 112") Feed rateimin 85m 127 9 f t I I I M a x cutting depth 3.0 mm I l l s " ) of stock width less than 1 5 0 mm ( 5 718") 1 . 5 mm 11/16") of stock width from 150 m m 15-718") to 240 mm 19-112") 1.
For Your O w n 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 t o it. 2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. 3. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking t o see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on. 4.KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner's manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury t o persons. 18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidentally contacted. 19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES 1. Wear eye protection. 2. Don't use the tool in the presence o f flammable liquids or gases. 3. Make sure that all covers are installed in place before operation. 4. Handle the blades very carefully. 5. Check the blades carefully for cracks or damage before operation. Replace cracked or damaged blades immediately. 6.Tighten the planer blade installation bolts securely. 7. Remove nails and clean the workpiece before cutting. Nail, sand or foreign matter can cause blade damage. 8.
Movement and transport of planer CAUTION: Watch your step when moving the tool. Fold the sub-tables. Grasp the carrying handles when moving the tool. When transporting it by vehicle, secure with a rope or other substantial means to prevent tipping or movement. Positioning the planer Locate the tool in a well lit and level place where you can maintain good footing and balance. BolVscrew it to the workbench or planer stand (optional accessory) using the bolt holes provided in the base.
Dimensional adjustment Lower the main frame by turning the crank handle counterclockwise until the indicator plate points to the scale graduation indicating the desired finished dimension. One full turn of the crank handle moves the main frame 2 mm (3/32”) up or down. The scale has inch graduations on its right side and metric graduations on its left side. Main frame Adjusting depth of cut The maximum depth of cut differs depending upon the width of workpiece being cut. Refer to the table below.
Depth adjusting gauge Use the depth adjusting gauge when you need to predetermine the depth of cut more accurately. To do so, proceed as follows. *First, plane the workpiece a t the predetermined depth of cut. Measure the thickness of the planed piece to know how much more stock you need to remove. *Turn the depth adjusting gauge on the I crank handle until the 0 graduation is Crank handle Groove aligned with the groove on the tool.
Operation CAUTION: Two or more pieces of narrow but similar thickness stock can be passed through the planer side by side. However, allow some spacing between the stock to permit the feed rollers to grip the thinnest piece. Otherwise, a slightly thinner piece could be kicked back by the cutterhead Place the workpiece flat on the table top. Determine the depth of cut as described before. Switch on the tool and wait until the blades attain full speed.
Replacing planer blades CAUTION: *Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before removing or installing the blades. *Handle the blades very carefully when removing or installing the blades to prevent cuts or injury from the blades and to prevent damage to the blades. They are razor-sharp. *Clean out all chips, dust, pitch or foreign matter adhering to the drum or blades before installing the blades.
2. Installing blades CAUTION: Use only Makita socket wrench provided to tighten the blade installation bolts. The use of any other socket wrench may cause overtightening or insufficient tightening of the bolts, resulting in severe injury. Provide a flat wood block approx. 300 mm (11-13/16") long and 100 mm (3-15/16") wide. Place the blade and the set plate on the wood block so that the blade locating lug of the set plate rests in the groove of the blade.
Install the other blade as described above. Rotate the drum slowly while pressing the lock plate to make sure there is nothing abnormal. Then install the chip cover and the side cover. CAUTION: *Do not tighten the blade installation bolts without the blade locating lug of the set plate correctly resting in the groove of the blade. This may cause damage to the blade and potential injury to the operator. Do not turn the tool on with the chip cover removed.
Hood set (optional accessory) When you wish to maintain clean operations through easy dust collection, connect the vacuum cleaner to the planer usin this hood. Attach the hood holder to the hood and secure with the screws. Loosen the thumb screws which secure the chip cover. Attach the hood to the planer and secure the chip cover and the hood together by tightening the thumb screws.
MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. Adjusting height of sub-table The height of sub-table is factory-adjusted. If further adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows. Place a postcard on the table and also place a ruler on the postcard. Turn the adjusting screw with the hex wrench until the end of the sub-table contacts the ruler. Now the end of the sub-table is from 0.1 to 0.3 mm (0.004" - 0.
Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps. Brush holder cap 1- Screwedriver Lubrication Oil the chain (after removing the side cover R), the four columns and the screws for elevating the main frame. This periodic lubrication should be performed with machine oil. Column Screw CAUTION: Oiling and all maintenance should be done with the tool turned off and unplugged.
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 The accessones or attachments should be used only in the proper and intended manner Magnetic holder Part No. 762014-4 Socket wrench 9 Planer blade 306 Hex wrench 2.5 Part No. 783208-8 Part No. 793347-6 .Stand Part No. STEX 122383 Part No. 782203-5 Hood set Part No.
No"-- 304 mm (12") PLANER Model 2012NB 16 18-'99 US
Note: The switch and other part configurations may differ from country to country.
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MAKl’tA LIMITEDONE YEAR WARRANTY Warranty Policy Every Makita tool is thorou ly Inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of defects from w o r k a n s h i p and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita’s Factory or Authorized Service Centers. If inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective workmanship or material.
