Planer MODEL KP312 003868 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 KP312 Planing width 312 mm (12-1/4”) Planing depth 0 - 3.5 mm (0 - 1/8”) No load speed (RPM) 12,000/min. Overall length 551 mm (21-3/4”) Net weight 18 kg (39.7 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 • 003869 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 The depth of cut can be adjusted within a range of 0 - 3.5 mm (1/8”). Turn the knob on the front of the tool until the pointer is aligned with the desired cutting depth on the scale. Set the depth of a cut observing the maximum depth which is limited by width according to the following table.
003873 Edge fence (Guide rule) 1 Edge fence is useful for minimizing a short run of cut by cutting in a uniform width. The edge fence (guide rule) is provided on the side of the tool. Press two pins for the edge fence (guide rule) so that the edge fence appears. Move the tool forward while keeping the flat surface of the edge fence in contact with the side of the workpiece. To return the edge fence to an original position, push it upwards from its underside. 2 1. Pins 2.
ASSEMBLY • 003876 CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool. Removing or installing planer blades 1 • 2 1. Socket wrench 2. Installation bolt 003878 1 003879 2 4 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8 Drum plate Installation bolt Set plate screw Set plate Planer blade Adjusting screw Drum • Handle the blades very carefully. Use gloves or rags to protect your fingers or hands when removing or installing the blades.
003880 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 socket wrench. And then, tighten all of the installation bolts securely. Install another blade in the same manner as above.
003879 1 2 4 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 5 6 7 Drum plate Installation bolt Set plate screw Set plate Planer blade Adjusting screw Drum 003882 Blade height adjustment Blade height adjustment is usually not necessary. However, if you notice that the blade edge is below the level of the rear base or protrudes too far from the rear base, proceed as follows. Loosen the eight installation bolts and the set plate screws.
003884 Nozzle assembly and joint (optional accessory) Nozzle assembly and joint are used when connecting the tool to vacuum cleaner. When you wish to perform cleaner operation, connect a vacuum cleaner to your tool. To connect vacuum cleaner, remove the chip guide from the tool. Place nozzle assembly and joint in its place and then tighten screws to secure them. 1 1. Chip guide 003885 Connect a hose of vacuum cleaner to the joint. 003886 Planing operation 2 1 3 1. Joint 2. Nozzle assembly 3.
MAINTENANCE • 001145 CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. Replacing carbon brushes Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders. Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same time. Use only identical carbon brushes. 1 1. Limit mark 003888 1 2 Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps.
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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.
