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Planer
MODEL 2012NB
003706
DOUBLE
INSULATION
INSTR U CTION MANU AL
WARNING:
For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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SPECIFICATIONS Model 2012NB Cutting width 304 mm (12”) 3.0 mm (1/8”) of stock width less than 150 mm (5-7/8”) 1.5 mm (1/16”) of stock width from Max. cutting depth 150 mm (5-7/8”) to 240 mm (9-1/2”) 1.0 mm (3/64”) of stock width from 240 mm (9-1/2”) to 304 mm (12”) Feed rate /min 8.5 m (27.9 ft.) /min. Table size (W x L) 304 mm x 771 mm (12” x 30-3/8”) No load speed (RPM) 8,500 /min. 483 mm x 771 mm x 401 mm Dimensions ( W x L x H ) (19-1/64” x 30-3/8” x 15-25/32”) Net weight 27 kg (59.5 lb
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7. MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with pad- 17.USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. locks, master switches, or by removing Consult the owner’s manual for recom- starter keys. mended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to 8. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job bet- persons. ter and safer at the rate for which it was designed. 18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the 9. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or cutting tool is unintentionall
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USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage num- ber, the heavier the cord. Table 1: Minimum gage for cord V
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury. 5
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INSTALLATION 003707 Movement and transport of planer 1 CAUTION: Watch your step when moving the tool. Fold the sub-tables. Grasp the carrying handles when mov- ing the tool. When transporting it by vehicle, secure with a rope or other 2 substantial means to prevent tipping or movement. 1. Carrying handle 2. Sub-table 003708 Positioning the planer Locate the tool in a well lit and level place where you can maintain good footing and balance. Bolt/screw it to the work- bench or planer stand (opti
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003710 Dimensional adjustment Lower the main frame by turning the crank handle counter- clockwise until the indicator plate points to the scale gradua- tion indicating the desired finished dimension. One full turn of 1 the crank handle moves the main frame 2 mm (3/32”) up or 2 down. The scale has inch graduations on its right side and 3 metric graduations on its left side. 4 1. Crank handle 2. Scale 3. Indicator plate 4. Main frame Adjusting depth of cut The maximum depth of cut differs dependin
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003713 Depth adjusting gauge 1 Use the depth adjusting gauge when you need to predeter- mine the depth of cut more accurately. To do so, proceed as follows. 1. First, plane the workpiece at the predetermined depth of 2 cut. Measure the thickness of the planed piece to know 3 how much more stock you need to remove. 1. Crank handle 2. Turn the depth adjusting gauge on the crank handle until 2. Groove the 0 graduation is aligned with the groove on the tool. 3. Depth adjusting gauge 3. Now turn the
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ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool. Replacing planer blades CAUTION: 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. Use blades of the same dimensions and weight , or drum
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003716 Place the two magnetic holders on the set plate and push 1 3 them in the direction of the arrow until the claw contact the 2 blade. Remove the six blade installation bolts using the socket wrench. Grip the magnetic holders and raise them straight up to remove the set plate and the blade from the 4 drum. Press the lock plate and turn the pulley 180° to lock the drum. Remove the other blade as described above. 56 1. Blade installation bolts 2. Set plate 3. Magnetic holder 4. Drum 5. Blade 6
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003716 Grip the magnetic holder and slip the heel of the set plate 1 3 into the groove in the drum. Install the blade installation 2 bolts. 4 56 1. Blade installation bolts 2. Set plate 3. Magnetic holder 4. Drum 5. Blade 6. Claw 003717 After tightening all the blade installation bolts lightly and 1 evenly from the center to the outside, tighten them com- pletely following the same sequence. Remove the magnetic holders from the set plate. Install the other blade as described above. Rotate the dr
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003723 Loosen the thumb screws which secure the chip cover. 1 Attach the hood to the planer and secure the chip cover and the hood together by tightening the thumb screws. 2 3 1. Chip cover 2. Thumb screw 3. Hood Planer stand (optional accessory) 003719 Place the stays on a level location and assemble the legs 1 inside. Secure with the cap square neck bolts, spring wash- 9 ers and hex nuts, then attach the rubber caps to the ends of 8 7 the legs. 2 6 5 3 4 1. Rubber cap 2. Stay (B) 3. Stay (A) 4
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003721 The planer stand should be bolted with the four bolts to the floor using the bolt holes provided in the legs. 1 1. Bolt OPERATION 003724 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 of stock. Otherwise, a slightly thinner piece could be kicked back by the cutterhead. Place the workpiece flat on the table top. Determine th
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003726 1 Less than 130 mm (5-1/8 Less than 130 mm (5-1/8” ”) long ) long Less than 130mm (5-1/8”) More than 130mm (5-1/8”) 2 Ha Having a g ving a groo roov ve e more than 130mm (5-1/8 more than 130mm (5-1/8” ”) wide ) wide 130mm (5-1/8”) 3 3 Ha Having g ving groo roov ves at inter es at interv vals of 130 mm (5-1/8 als of 130 mm (5-1/8” ”) wide ) wide Stop the tool when the workpiece has stalled. Allowing the tool to run with a stalled workpiece causes rapid wearing of the feed rollers. MAINTE
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001145 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 iden- tical carbon brushes. 1 1. Limit mark 003729 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. 1 2 1. Brush holder cap 2. Screwdriver Keeping planer b
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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. Planer blade Planer stand Magnetic holder Socket wrench Hex wrench Hood set 16
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First-Class Postage Required Post Office will not deliver without proper postage. Makita U.S.A., Inc. 14930 Northam Street La Mirada, CA 90638-5753 Fold 17 Cut
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MAIL THIS PORTION Your answers to the following questions are appreciated. 1. This product was purchased from: 3. How did you learn about this product: Home Center Other ( ) Magazine Radio Hardware/Lumber Store From Dealer Exhibition Tool Distributor Newspaper From Friend Industrial Supply Store Display Previous Usage Construction Supply Catalog Other ( ) 2. Use of the product is intended for: 4. Most favored points are: Construction Trade Design Repair Se
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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
