Makita MKP080 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTION
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Power Planer
Rabot électrique
Cepillo

MKP080

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DOUBLE INSULATION
DOUBLE ISOLATION

WARNING:

For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Pour votre propre sécurité, prière de lire attentivement avant l'utilisation.
GARDER CES INSTRUCTIONS POUR RÉFÉRENCE ULTÉRIEURE.

ADVERTENCIA:

Para su seguridad personal, LEA DETENIDAMENTE este manual antes de usar la
herramienta.
GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES PARA FUTURA REFERENCIA.

DOBLE AISLAMIENTO

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ENGLISH

SPECIFICATIONS

Model MKP080
Planing width 82 mm (3-1/4")
Planing depth 1 mm (1/32")

Shiplapping depth 6 mm (1/4")

No load speed (RPM) 16,000/min.

Overall length 290 mm (11-3/8")

• Due to our continuing programme of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice.

• Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING! Read all instructions. Failure to follow all

instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury. The term "power tool" in all of the
warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated
(corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power
tool.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Work area safety

1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered 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. Power tools

create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

3. Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

4. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will

reduce risk of electric shock.

5. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of

electric shock if your body is earthed or 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 for

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords

increase the risk of electric shock.

8. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of

Net weight 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs)

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a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces 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 a power tool while you are 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. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Safety equipment such as dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will
reduce personal injuries.

11. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is
in the off-position before plugging in. Carrying
power tools with your finger on the switch or
plugging in power tools that have the switch on
invites accidents.

12. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.

13. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.

14. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes,

jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.

15. If devices are provided for the connection of

dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly used.

Use of these devices can reduce dust-related
hazards.

Power tool use and care

16. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct

power tool will do the job better and safer at the

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rate for which it was designed.

17. Do not use the power tool if the switch does
not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.

18. Disconnect the plug from the power source

and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such

preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.

19. Store idle power tools out of the reach of

children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions to
operate the power tool. Power tools are

dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

20. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment

or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the
power tools operation. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use. Many accidents

are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

21. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

22. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits

etc. in accordance with these instructions and
in the manner intended for the particular type
of power tool, taking into account the working
conditions and the work to be performed. Use

of the power tool for operations different from
those intended could result in a hazardous
situation.

SERVICE

23. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power

tool is maintained.

24. Follow instruction for lubricating and

changing accessories.

25. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

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. Wait for the cutter to stop before setting the
tool down. An exposed cutter may engage the

surface leading to possible loss of control and
serious injury.

2. Use clamps or another practical way to secure
and support the workpiece to a stable platform.

Holding the work by hand or against your body
leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.

3. Rags, cloth, cord, string and the like should

never be left around the work area.

4. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all
nails from the workpiece before operation.

5. Use only sharp blades. Handle the blades very
carefully.

6. Be sure the blade installation bolts are
securely tightened before operation.

7. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.

8. Keep hands away from rotating parts.

9. 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.

10. Make sure the blade is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.

11. Wait until the blade attains full speed before
cutting.

12. Always switch off and wait for the blades to
come to a complete stop before any adjusting.

13. Never stick your finger into the chip chute.
Chute may jam when cutting damp wood.
Clean out chips with a stick.

14. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.

15. Always change both blades or covers on the
drum, otherwise the resulting imbalance will
cause vibration and shorten tool life.

16. Use only Makita blades specified in this
manual.

17. Always use the correct dust mask/respirator
for the material and application you are
working with.

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.

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･ volts

･ amperes

･ hertz

･ alternating current

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･ no load speed

･ Class II Construction

･ revolutions or reciprocation per minute

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before adjusting or checking function on
the tool.

Adjusting depth of cut

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Depth of cut may be adjusted by simply turning the knob
on the front of the tool.

Switch action

1

1. Lock button /
Lock-off button

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2. Switch trigger

For tool with lock-off button

To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool,
press 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

unplugged 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 tightened securely.

• Handle the blades very carefully. Use gloves or

rags to protect your fingers or hands when
removing or installing the blades.

• Use only the Makita wrench provided to remove or

install the blades. Failure to do so may result in
overtightening or insufficient tightening of the
installation bolts. This could cause an injury.

For tool with mini planer blades

1. Remove the existing blade, if the tool has been in
use, carefully clean the drum surfaces and the
drum cover. To remove the blades on the drum,
unscrew the three installation bolts with the socket
wrench. The drum cover comes off together with
the blades.

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CAUTION:

• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see

that the switch trigger actuates properly and
returns to the "OFF" position when released.

For tool without lock button and lock-off button

To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.

For tool with lock button

To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger and
then push in the lock button.
To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch
trigger fully, then release it.

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1. Pan head screw

2. Adjusting plate

3. Planer blade
locating lugs

4. Gauge plate

5. Heel of

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3

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2. To install the blades, loosely attach the adjusting
plate to the set plate with the pan head screws
and set the mini planer blade on the gauge base
so that the cutting edge of the blade is perfectly
flush with the inside flank of the gauge plate.

3. Set the adjusting plate/set plate on the gauge
base so that the planer blade locating lugs on the
set plate rest in the mini planer blade groove, then
press in the heel of the adjusting plate flush with
the back side of the gauge base and tighten the
pan head screws.

4. It is important that the blade sits flush with the
inside flank of the gauge plate, the planer blade
locating lugs sit in the blade groove and the heel
of the adjusting plate is flush with the back side of
the gauge base. Check this alignment carefully to
ensure uniform cutting.

5. Slip the heel of the adjusting plate into the groove
of the drum.

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6. Set the drum plate over the adjusting plate/set
plate and screw in the three hex flange head bolts
so that a gap exists between the drum and the set
plate to slide the mini planer blade into position.
The blade will be positioned by the planer blade
locating lugs on the set plate.

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6
7
8
9
10

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2

adjusting plate

6. Set plate

7. Inside flank of
gauge plate

8. Gauge base

9. Back side of
gauge base

10. Mini planer
blade

1. Mini planer

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blade

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2. Groove

3. Set plate

4. Hex. flange
head bolt

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5. Drum plate

6. Drum

7. The blade's lengthwise adjustment will need to be
manually positioned so that the blade ends are
clear and equidistant from the housing on one
side and the metal bracket on the other.

8. Tighten the three hex flange head bolts (with the
socket wrench provided) and rotate the drum to
check clearances between the blade ends and the
tool body by hand.

9. Check the three hex flange head bolts for final
tightness.

10. Repeat procedures 1 - 9 for other blade.

For tool with standard planer blades

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To remove the blades on the drum, unscrew the three
installation bolts with the socket wrench. The drum cover
comes off together with the blades.
To install the blades, first clean out all chips or foreign
matter adhering to the drum or blades. Use blades of the
same dimensions and weight, or drum
oscillation/vibration will result, causing poor planing
action and, eventually, tool breakdown.

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3
4

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Place the blade on the gauge base so that the blade
edge is perfectly flush with the inside edge of the gauge
plate. Place the adjusting plate on the blade, then simply
press in the heel of the adjusting plate flush with the
back side of the gauge base and tighten two screws on
the adjusting plate. Now slip the heel of the adjusting
plate into the drum groove, then fit the drum cover on it.
Tighten the three installation bolts evenly and alternately
with the socket wrench.

1. Bolt

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2. Drum

3. Planer blade

4. Drum plate

5. Adjusting plate

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5
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(A) Front base (Movable shoe)
(B) Rear base (Stationary shoe)

1. Inside edge of
gauge plate

2. Blade edge

3. Planer blade

4. Adjusting plate

5. Screws

6. Heel

7. Back side of
gauge base

8. Gauge plate

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9. Gau

For the correct planer blade setting

Your planing surface will end up rough and uneven,
unless the blade is set properly and securely. The blade
must be mounted so that the cutting edge is absolutely
level, that is, parallel to the surface of the rear base.
Below are some examples of proper and improper
settings.

Correct setting

(A)

Nicks in surface

Gouging at start

Gouging at end

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(A)

(A)

OPERATION

Planing operation

1. End

2. Start

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First, rest the tool front base flat upon the workpiece
surface without the blades making any contact. Switch
on and wait until the blades attain full speed. Then move
the tool gently forward. Apply pressure on the front of

Although this side view cannot

(B)

show it, the edges of the blades
run perfectly parallel to the rear
base surface.

Cause: One or both blades fails to

have edge parallel to rear
base line.

Cause: One or both blade edges

(B)

fails to protrude enough in
relation to rear base line.

Cause: One or both blade edges

(B)

protrudes too far in relation
to rear base line.

tool at the start of planing, and at the back at the end of
planing. Planing will be easier if you incline the
workpiece in stationary fashion, so that you can plane
somewhat downhill.
The speed and depth of cut determine the kind of finish.
The power planer keeps cutting at a speed that will not
result in jamming by chips. For rough cutting, the depth
of cut can be increased, while for a good finish you
should reduce the depth of cut and advance the tool
more slowly.

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Shiplapping (Rabbeting)

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To make a stepped cut as shown in the figure, use the
edge fence (guide rule).

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Draw a cutting line on the workpiece. Insert the edge
fence into the hole in the front of the tool. Align the blade
edge with the cutting line.
Adjust the edge fence until it comes in contact with the
side of the workpiece, then secure it by tightening the
screw.

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When planing, move the tool with the edge fence flush
with the side of the workpiece. Otherwise uneven
planing may result.
Maximum shiplapping (rabbeting) depth is 6 mm.
You may wish to add to the length of the fence by
attaching an extra piece of wood. Convenient holes are
provided in the fence for this purpose, and also for
attaching an extension guide (optional accessory).

1. Blade edge

2. Cutting line

1. Screw

2. Edge fence

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Chamfering

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To make a chamfering cut as shown in the figure, align
the "V" groove in the front base with the edge of the
workpiece and plane it.

1. V groove

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MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.

Sharpening the planer blades (optional
accessory)

Always keep your blades sharp for the best performance
possible. Use the sharpening holder (optional
accessory) to remove nicks and produce a fine edge.

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1. Sharpening
holder

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First, loosen the two wing nuts on the holder and insert
the blades (A) and (B), so that they contact the sides (C)
and (D). Then tighten the wing nuts.

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2

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Immerse the dressing stone in water for 2 or 3 minutes
before sharpening. Hold the holder so that the both
blades contact the dressing stone for simultaneous
sharpening at the same angle.

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1. Wing nut

2. Blade (A)

3. Blade (B)

4. Side (D)

5. Side (C)

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Replacing carbon brushes

1. Limit mark

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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 identical carbon brushes.
Use a screwdriver to remove the chip cover.

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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.

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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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1

2

1. Chip cover

2. Screwdriver

1. Brush holder
cap

2. Screwdriver

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.

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MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

Warranty Policy

Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested
before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of
defects from workmanship and materials for the period
of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase.
Should any trouble develop during this one year period,
return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of
Makita’s Factory or Authorized Service Centers. If
inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective
workmanship or material, Makita will repair (or at our
option, replace) without charge.

This Warranty does not apply where:

repairs have been made or attempted by others:
repairs are required because of normal wear and
tear:
the tool has been abused, misused or improperly
maintained:
alterations have been made to the tool.

IN NO EVENT SHALL MAKITA BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THE
PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER APPLIES BOTH
DURING AND AFTER THE TERM OF THIS
WARRANTY.
MAKITA DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF "MERCHANTABILITY" AND "FITNESS FOR A
SPECIFIC PURPOSE," AFTER THE ONE YEAR TERM
OF THIS WARRANTY.
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to
state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Some states do not allow limitation on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not
apply to you.

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