Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product KP312 Makita
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INSTR UCTION MANU AL W ARNING: F or your personal saf ety , READ and UNDERST AND bef ore using. SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. www .makitatools.
2 SPECIFICATIONS • Manuf acturer reser ves the right to change specifications without notice. • Specifications ma y differ from country to countr y . GENERAL SAFETY R ULES USA002-2 (F or All T ools ) W ARNING: Read and understand all instructions.
3 5. A void body contact with gr ounded sur- faces 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. W ater enter ing a po wer tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
4 SER VICE 23. T ool ser vice mu st be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or main- tenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injur y . 24. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual.
5 10. Keep at least 200 mm (8”) awa y from the tool at all times. 11 . Alwa ys switch off and wait for the blades to come to a complete stop before an y adjusting. 12. Never stic k your finger into the chip chute. Chute may jam when cutting damp wood.
6 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CA UTION: • Alwa ys be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged bef ore adjusting or checking function on the tool. Adjusting depth of cut The depth of cut can be adjusted within a range of 0 - 3.
7 Edge fence (Guide rule) Edge f ence is useful for minimizing a shor t run of cut by cut- ting in a unif or m width. The edge f ence (guide r ule) is pro- vided on the side of the tool. Press two pins f or the edge f ence (guide r ule) so that the edge f ence appears.
8 ASSEMBL Y CA UTION: • Alwa ys be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged befo re carr ying out any work on the tool. Removing or installing planer b lades CA UTION: • Tighten the blade installation bolts carefully when attaching the blades to the tool.
9 Inser t the b lade between the dr um and the set plate from the nozzle e xtraction 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 e venly shifting from the center bolts to the outward bolts with the sock et wrench.
10 Blade height adjustment Blade height adjustment is usually not necessar y . Howe ver , if you notice that the b lade edge is below the le vel of the rear base or protrudes too far from the rear base , proceed as fol- lows . Loosen the eight installation bolts and the set plate screws .
11 Nozzle assembly and joint (optional accessor y) Nozzle assembly and joint are used when connecting the tool to vacuum cleaner . When you wish to perf orm cleaner operation, connect a vac- uum cleaner to your tool. T o connect vacuum cleaner , remov e the chip guide from the tool.
12 MAINTENANCE CA UTION: • Alwa ys be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged bef ore attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. Replacing carbon brushes Remov e and check the carbon brushes regularly . Replace when they we ar down to the limit mark.
13 First-Class Postage Required Post Office will not deliver without proper postage. Makita U .S.A., Inc. 14930 Nor tham Street La Mirada, CA 90638-5753 Fold Cut.
14 1. This product was purc hased from: Home Center Hardware/Lumber Store T ool Distributor Industrial Supply Construction Supply Other ( ) 3. Ho w did you learn about this product: Magazine F rom Dealer Newspaper Store Display Catalog Radio Exhibition F rom Friend Previous Usage Other ( ) 2.
15 F A CT OR Y SER VICE CENTERS 1-800-4-MAKIT A RET AIN THIS POR TION FOR Y OUR RECORDS ARIZONA 3707 E. Broadway Rd., Ste. 6 Phoenix, AZ 85040 (602) 437-2850 CALIFORNIA 41850 Christy St.
W ARNING Some dust created by po wer sanding, sawing, g r inding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of Calif or nia to cause cancer , bir th def ects or other reproductive harm.
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