Makita 2012NB Specifications

INSTRUCTION MANUALWARNING:For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.www.makitatools.comP

10Place the two magnetic holders on the set plate and pushthem in the direction of the arrow until the claw contact theblade. Remove the six blade ins

11Grip the magnetic holder and slip the heel of the set plateinto the groove in the drum. Install the blade installationbolts.After tightening all the

12Loosen the thumb screws which secure the chip cover.Attach the hood to the planer and secure the chip cover andthe hood together by tightening the t

13The planer stand should be bolted with the four bolts to thefloor using the bolt holes provided in the legs.OPERATIONCAUTION:• Two or more pieces of

14• Stop the tool when the workpiece has stalled. Allowingthe tool to run with a stalled workpiece causes rapidwearing of the feed rollers.MAINTENANCE

15Replacing carbon brushesRemove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replacewhen they wear down to the limit mark. Keep the carbonbrushes clean an

16ACCESSORIESCAUTION:• These accessories or attachments are recommended foruse with your Makita tool specified in this manual. Theuse of any other acc

17First-ClassPostageRequiredPost Office willnot deliverwithout properpostage.Makita U.S.A., Inc.14930 Northam StreetLa Mirada, CA 90638-5753FoldCut

181. This product was purchased from:Home CenterHardware/Lumber StoreTool DistributorIndustrial SupplyConstruction SupplyOther ( )

19FACTORY SERVICE CENTERS1-800-4-MAKITARETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDSARIZONA3707 E. Broadway Rd., Ste. 6 Phoenix, AZ 85040 (602) 437-2850CALIFOR

2SPECIFICATIONS• Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice.• Specifications may differ from country to country.For Your

WARNINGSome dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and otherconstruction activities contains chemicals known to the State of Calif

37. MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with pad-locks, master switches, or by removingstarter keys.8. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job bet-ter and safer at t

4USE 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

5SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWARNING:MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in thisinstruction manual may cause serious personal injury.

6INSTALLATIONMovement and transport of planerCAUTION:• Watch your step when moving the tool.Fold the sub-tables. Grasp the carrying handles when mov-i

7Dimensional adjustmentLower the main frame by turning the crank handle counter-clockwise until the indicator plate points to the scale gradua-tion in

8Depth adjusting gaugeUse the depth adjusting gauge when you need to predeter-mine the depth of cut more accurately. To do so, proceed asfollows.1. Fi

9ASSEMBLYCAUTION:• Always be sure that the tool is switched off andunplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.Replacing planer bladesCAUTION:•