Makita KP312 User Manual
Planer
MODEL KP312
DOUBLE
INSULATION
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WARNING:
For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model KP312
Planing width 312 mm (12-1/4”)
Planing depth 0 - 3.5 mm (0 - 1/8”)
No load speed (RPM) 12,000/min.
Overall length 551 mm (21-3/4”)
Net weight 18 kg (39.7 lbs)
• Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
• Specifications may differ from country to country.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
USA002-2
(For All Tools)
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work A re a
1.
Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.
2.
Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Powe r
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
3.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors
away while operating a power tool. Dis-
tractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
4.
Double insulated tools are equipped with
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 electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not
change the plug in any way. Double insula-
tion eliminates the need for the three wire
grounded power cord and grounded power
supply system.
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5.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces 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. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
7.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
to carry the tools or pull the plug from an
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Replace
damaged cords immediately. Damaged
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
8.
When operating a power tool outside, use
an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A”
or “W”. These cords are rated for outdoor
use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
Personal Safety
9.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use tool while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
10.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep
your hair, clothing, and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or
long hair can be caught in moving parts.
11.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch
is off before plugging in. Carrying tools with
your finger on the switch or plugging in tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
12.
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches
before turning the tool on. A wrench or a
key that is left attached to a rotating part of
the tool may result in personal injury.
13.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. Proper footing and
balance enables better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
14.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must
be used for appropriate conditions. Ordinary
eye or sun glasses are NOT eye protection.
Tool Use and Care
15.
Use clamps or other practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the work by hand or
against your body is unstable and may lead
to loss of control.
16.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for
your application. The correct tool will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.
17.
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it
on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled
with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
18.
Disconnect the plug from the power
source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the tool.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the tool accidentally.
19.
Store idle tools out of reach of children
and other untrained persons. Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
20.
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting
tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely
to bind and are easier to control.
21.
Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the tools
operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools.
22.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your
model. Accessories that may be suitable for
one tool, may become hazardous when used
on another tool.
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24.
SERVICE
23.
Tool service must be performed only by
qualified repair personnel. Service or main-
tenance performed by unqualified personnel
could result in a risk of injury.
When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance instructions may create a risk of
electric shock or injury.
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 number, the heavier the cord.
Table 1: Minimum gage for cord
Ampere Rating
More Than Not More Than AWG
0 6 18 16 16 14
6 10 18161412
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12 Not Recommended
Volts Total length of cord in feet
120 V 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
USB042-2
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.
Rags, cloth, cord, string and the like
should never be left around the work area.
2.
Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and
remove all nails from the workpiece
before operation.
3.
Use only sharp blades. Handle the blades
very carefully.
4.
Be sure the blade installation bolts are
securely tightened before operation.
5.
Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
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6.
Keep hands away from rotating parts.
7.
Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, let it run for a while. Watch for
vibration or wobbling that could indicate
poor installation or a poorly balanced
blade.
8.
Make sure the blade is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.
9.
Wait until the blade attains full speed
before cutting.
10.
Keep at least 200 mm (8”) away from the
tool at all times.
11.
Always switch off and wait for the blades
to come to a complete stop before any
adjusting.
12.
Never stick your finger into the chip
chute. Chute may jam when cutting damp
wood. Clean out chips with a stick.
13.
Do not leave the tool running. Operate the
tool only when hand-held.
14.
When leaving the planer, switch off and
set it with the front base up on a wooden
block, so that the blades do not contact
anything.
15.
Always change both blades or covers on
the drum, otherwise the resulting imbalance will cause vibration and shorten tool
life.
16.
Wait for complete run-down before putting the tool aside.
17.
Use only Makita blades specified in this
manual.
18.
Some material contains chemicals which
may be toxic. Take caution to prevent
dust inhalation and skin contact. Follow
material supplier safety data.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this
instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.
SYMBOLS
The followings show the symbols used for tool.
V .......................volts
A ....................... amperes
Hz .....................hertz
................ alternating current
USD201-2
....................no load speed
n
˚
....................Class II Construction
.../min................revolutions or reciprocation per
minute
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