Planer
MODEL 2012NB
003706
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 . c o m
7. MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with pad-
locks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the owner’s manual for recom-
mended accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury to
persons.
8. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job bet-
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
cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
9. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was
not designed.
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further
use of the tool, a guard or other part that
is damaged should be carefully checked
to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function - check
for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mount-
ing, and any other conditions that may
affect its operation. A guard or other part
that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced.
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear
loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
bracelets, or other jewelry which may get
caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear
is recommended. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair.
11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also
use face or dust mask if cutting operation
is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have
impact resistant lenses, they are NOT
safety glasses.
20. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a
blade or cutter against the direction of
rotation of the blade or cutter only.
12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to
hold work when practical. It’s safer than
using your hand and it frees both hands
to operate tool.
21. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT-
TENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave
tool until it comes to a complete stop.
13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing
22. REPLACEMENT PARTS. When servicing
and balance at all times.
use only identical replacement parts.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep
tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
23. POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the risk of
electric shock, this equipment has
a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other). This plug will fit in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not
fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified elec-
trician to install the proper outlet. Do not
change the plug in any way.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing;
when changing accessories such as
blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Make sure switch is in off
position before plugging in.
VOLTAGE WARNING: Before connecting the tool to a power source (receptacle, outlet,
etc.) be sure the voltage supplied is the same as that specified on the nameplate of the tool.
A power source with voltage greater than that specified for the tool can result in SERIOUS
INJURY to the user - as well as damage to the tool. If in doubt, DO NOT PLUG IN THE
TOOL. Using a power source with voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to the
motor.
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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
Volts
120 V
Total length of cord in feet
Ampere Rating
25 ft.
50 ft.
100 ft.
150 ft.
More Than
Not More Than
AWG
0
6
10
12
6
18
18
16
14
16
16
16
12
16
14
14
14
12
12
10
12
16
Not Recommended
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
USB077-1
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from
repeated use) replace strict adherence to planer safety rules. If
you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious
personal injury.
1. Wear eye protection.
8. Do not remove chips from the chip chute
when the motor is running. Clean out
chips after the blades come to a complete
stop. Always use a stick etc. when clean-
ing them out.
2. Make sure that all covers are installed in
place before operation.
3. Handle the blades very carefully.
4. Check the blades carefully for cracks or
9. Do not leave the tool running.
damage
before
operation.
Replace
10. Do not abuse cord. Never yank cord to
disconnect it from receptacle. Keep cord
away from heat, oil water and sharp
edges.
cracked or damaged blades immediately.
5. Tighten the planer blade installation bolts
securely.
6. Remove nails and clean the workpiece
before cutting. Nail, sand or foreign mat-
ter can cause blade damage.
7. Do not wear gloves during operation.
4
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this
instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.
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INSTALLATION
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Movement and transport of planer
CAUTION:
1
•
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
substantial means to prevent tipping or movement.
2
1. Carrying handle
2. Sub-table
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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 (optional accessory) using the bolt
holes provided in the base.
1
1. Bolt or screw
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the
tool.
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Switch action
CAUTION:
•
Before plugging in the tool, always be sure that the tool
is switched off. The pilot lamp lights up when the tool is
plugged into the power source.
1
2
To start the tool, insert the key and raise the switch lever. To
stop it, lower the switch lever.
3
1. Pilot lamp
2. Key
CAUTION:
3. Switch lever
•
When not using the tool, remove the key and store it in a
secure place. This prevents unauthorized operation.
6
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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
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.
1
2
3
4
1. Crank handle
2. Scale
3. Indicator plate
4. Main frame
Adjusting depth of cut
The maximum depth of cut differs depending upon the width
of workpiece being cut. Refer to the table. When you need to
remove more than the amount specified in the table, set the
depth of cut shallower than the amount and make two or
more passes.
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Width of workpiece being cut
Less than 150 mm (5-7/8”)
Maximum depth of cut
3.0 mm (1/8”)
150 mm (5-7/8”) - 240 mm (9-1/2”)
240 mm (9-1/2”) - 304 mm (12”)
1.5 mm (1/16”)
1.0 mm (3/64”)
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To adjust the depth of cut, proceed as follows.
Insert the workpiece flat on the table top. Lower the main
frame by turning the crank handle counterclockwise. The
depth gauge will rise and the amount of gauge rise indicates
the depth of cut.
1
CAUTION:
•
Always lower the main frame when aligning the indicator
plate with the graduation indicating the desired finished
dimension. If you raise the main frame into the desired
finished dimension, additional play in the screw may
result. This may cause an undesired finished dimension.
1. Depth gauge
•
Always place the workpiece flat on the table top when
predetermining the depth of cut. Otherwise, the
predetermined depth of cut will differ from actual depth
of cut.
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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
cut. Measure the thickness of the planed piece to know
how much more stock you need to remove.
2
3
1. Crank handle
2. Groove
2. Turn the depth adjusting gauge on the crank handle until
the 0 graduation is aligned with the groove on the tool.
3. Depth adjusting gauge
3. Now turn the crank handle counterclockwise until the
graduation for the desired depth of cut is aligned with the
groove on the tool.
4. When you need to remove more than the amount speci-
fied in the table mentioned in the “Adjusting depth of cut”
section, set the depth of cut shallower than the amount
and make two or more passes.
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Stopper
Use the stopper when you need to plane many workpieces to
the same thickness. To do so, proceed as follows.
1
2
3
4
1. Turn the crank handle until the indicator plate points to
the scale graduation indicating the desired finished
dimension.
2. Depress the stopper button and lower the stopper until it
just contacts the table top.
1. Stopper
2. Stopper button
3. Stopper knob
4. Table top
3. If you need fine adjustment of the stopper, turn the stop-
per knob.
CAUTION:
•
When the stopper is not in use, always raise it to the
topmost position. Never force the crank handle when the
stopper is in contact with the table top. This may cause
tool damage.
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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 oscillation/vibration will result, causing poor cutting
action and eventually, tool breakdown.
•
•
Replace both blades at the same time.
The disposable-type blade has a cutting edge on both
sides. When one cutting edge becomes dull, you can
use the other cutting edge. Always remove resin and dirt
sticking to the reverse side of the blade before using the
other cutting edge. This blade must not be re-
sharpened. When both cutting edges become dull, the
blade should be carefully thrown away.
1. Removing blades
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Loosen the thumb screw which secures the chip cover and
remove the chip cover. Remove the screws which secure the
right side cover. Then remove the right side cover. Turn the
pulley until the drum can be locked in the position whereby
the blade installation bolts face upward.
1
2
3
4
1. Lock plate
2. Drum
3. Thumb screw
4. Pulley
9
003716
Place the two magnetic holders on the set plate and push
them in the direction of the arrow until the claw contact the
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
drum. Press the lock plate and turn the pulley 180° to lock
the drum. Remove the other blade as described above.
1
3
6
2
4
5
1. Blade installation bolts
2. Set plate
3. Magnetic holder
4. Drum
5. Blade
6. Claw
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2. Installing blades
CAUTION:
1
•
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.
2
1. Socket wrench
2. Magnetic holders
003718
Provide a flat wood block approximately 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. Adjust the set
plate so that both ends of the blade protrude approximately
1 mm (3/64”) beyond the end of the set plate. Place the two
magnetic holders on the set plate and push them until the
claw contacts the blade.
3
1
2
1mm (3/64”)
1. Magnetic holder
2. Set plate
3. Blade
10
003716
Grip the magnetic holder and slip the heel of the set plate
into the groove in the drum. Install the blade installation
bolts.
1
3
6
2
4
5
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
evenly from the center to the outside, tighten them com-
pletely following the same sequence. Remove the magnetic
holders from the set plate.
1
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.
2
1. Socket wrench
2. Magnetic holders
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.
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Hood set (optional accessory)
1
When you wish to maintain clean operations through easy
dust collection, connect the vacuum cleaner to the planer
using this hood.
Attach the hood holder to the hood and secure with the
screws.
2
1. Hood
2. Hood holder
11
003723
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.
1
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
inside. Secure with the cap square neck bolts, spring wash-
ers and hex nuts, then attach the rubber caps to the ends of
the legs.
1
9
2
8
7
6
5
3
4
1. Rubber cap
2. Stay (B)
3. Stay (A)
4. Leg
5. Stay (A)
6. Cap square neck bolt
7. Spring washer
8. Hex nut
9. Leg
003720
Now set the planer on the top of the assembled stand and
secure with the four hex bolts, flat washers and hex nuts.
2
3
NOTE:
•
Insert the hex bolts through the holes from the reverse
side of the stand and secure them with the flat washers
and hex nuts. If you insert the hex bolts from above the
planer base, the hex bolts cannot be firmly secured.
1
4
1. Hex bolt
2. Hex nut
3. Flat washer
4. Hex bolt
12
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
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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 the depth of cut as described before.
Switch on the tool and wait until the blades attain full speed.
The workpiece should not be in contact with the feed roller
when you turn the tool on.
Then insert the workpiece flush with the table top.
When cutting a long or heavy workpiece, lift up its end
slightly at the start and the end of the cut to avoid gouging or
snipping at the extreme ends of the workpiece.
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The use of the tool top enables quick, effortless return of the
workpiece to the infeed table side. This is especially conve-
nient with two operators.
CAUTION:
•
The workpiece with the following dimensions cannot be
fed into the tool because the interval between two feed
rollers is 129 mm (5-1/16”). Do not try to cut them.
13
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1
2
3
L
e
s
s
t
h
a
n
1
3
0
m
m
(
5-1
/
8
”
)
l
o
n
g
Less than 130mm (5-1/8”)
More than 130mm (5-1/8”)
Having a groove more than 130mm (5-1/8”) wide
130mm (5-1/8”)
Having grooves at intervals of 130 mm (5-1/8”) 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.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
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Adjusting height of sub-table
1
2
The height of sub-table is factory-adjusted. If further adjust-
ment is necessary, proceed as follows.
3
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 mm to 0.3 mm (0.004” - 0.012”)
above the table surface.
0.1mm - 0.3mm
(0.004” - 0.012”)
1. Post card
2. Adjusting screw
3. Ruler
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1
1. Hex wrench
14
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
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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 blades sharp
Dull blades can cause rough finish, an overload of the motor
and dangerous kickback of the workpiece. Replace dull
blades immediately.
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Lubrication
1
2
Oil the chain (after removing the side cover R), the four col-
umns and the screws for elevating the main frame. This peri-
odic lubrication should be performed with machine oil.
3
CAUTION:
•
Oiling and all maintenance should be done with the tool
turned off and unplugged.
1. Column
2. Screw
3. Chain
Cleaning
Always brush off dirt, chips and foreign matter adhering to
the roller surfaces, motor vents and drums.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any
other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by
Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using
Makita replacement parts.
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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
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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.
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type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those
dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase.
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• the tool has been abused, misused or improperly maintained:
• alterations have been made to the tool.
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