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6. Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any conduc-
tive material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a container
with other metal objects such as nails, coins,
etc.
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water or
rain.
A battery short can cause a large current flow,
overheating, possible burns and even a break-
down.
7. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 50°C (122°F).
8. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if it
is severely damaged or is completely worn out.
The battery cartridge can explode in a fire.
9. Be careful not to drop or strike battery.
10. Do not use dropped or struck battery.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Tips for maintaining maximum battery life
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged.
Always stop tool operation and charge the bat-
tery cartridge when you notice less tool power.
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room tempera-
ture at 10°C – 40°C (50°F – 104°F). Let a hot bat-
tery cartridge cool down before charging it.
4. Charge the Nickel Metal Hydride battery car-
tridge when you do not use it for more than six
months.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the bat-
tery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking
function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery cartridge (Fig. 1)
• Always switch off the tool before insertion or removal of
the battery cartridge.
• To remove the battery cartridge, withdraw it from the
tool while pressing the buttons on both sides of the car-
tridge.
• To insert the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
it into place. Always insert it all the way until it locks in
place with a little click. If not, it may accidentally fall out
of the tool, causing injury to you or someone around
you.
• Do not use force when inserting the battery cartridge. If
the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being
inserted correctly.
Adjusting depth of cut (Fig. 2)
The depth of cut can be adjusted in 0.1 mm increments
within a range of 0 – 0.5 mm. Turn the knob on the front
of the tool until the pointer is aligned with the desired cut-
ting depth on the scale.
CAUTION:
• The knob can be turned beyond the 0.5 mm graduation.
However, do not operate the tool with a depth of cut
more than 0.5 mm. The motor may be burned out or the
battery cartridge may be damaged.
Switch action (Fig. 3)
CAUTION:
• Before inserting the battery cartridge into the tool, always
check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and
returns to the “OFF” position when released.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, depress the lock-off button and pull the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the bat-
tery cartridge is removed before carrying out any work
on the tool.
Removing or installing planer blades
CAUTION:
• Tighten the blade installation bolts carefully when
attaching the blades to the tool. A loose installation bolt
can be dangerous. Always check to see they are tight-
ened securely.
• Handle the blades very carefully. Use gloves or rags to
protect your fingers or hands when removing or install-
ing the blades.
• Use only the Makita wrench provided to remove or
install the blades. Failure to do so may result in over-
tightening or insufficient tightening of the installation
bolts. This could cause an injury.
To remove the blades, first loosen the two installation
bolts one turn counterclockwise with the hex wrench.
(Fig. 4)
Push the blade from the belt side with the hex wrench.
Remove the other blade in the same manner.
(Fig.5)
To install the blades, first clean out all chips or foreign
matter adhering to the drum or blades. Insert the blade
between the drum and the drum cover from the side
opposite the belt so that the blade end will protrude
slightly from the side of the drum.
Tighten the two installation bolts securely with the hex
wrench. (Fig. 6)
Blade height adjustment (Fig. 7)
Blade height adjustment is usually not necessary. How-
ever, if you notice that the blade edge is below the level of
the rear base or protrudes too far from the rear base, pro-
ceed as follows.
Loosen the two installation bolts. Turn the pan head
screws clockwise to retract the blade or counterclockwise
to protrude it. After adjusting the blade height, tighten the
two installation bolts securely.
Hex wrench storage (Fig. 8)
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
