makita 2040 400mm Thickness Planer Instruction Manual

Planer
400 mm (15-3/4) Model 2040
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

BEFORE CONNECTING YOUR TOOL TO A POWER SOURCE
Be sure you have read all
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY RULES

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner’s manu­al carefully. Learn the tools applications and limita­tions, as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to it.
2. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
3. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
5. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
6. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept safe distance from work area.
7. MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.
8. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
9. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Wear no loose clothing. gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip foot­ wear 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 eye­ glasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
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.
13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instruct­ tions for lubricating and changing accessories.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing; when change ing 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.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner’s manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.
18. NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is accidental­ contacted.
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, mounting, and any other con­ dictions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
20. DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cut­ ter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cut­ter only.
21. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a com­ plate stop.
22. PROPER GROUNDING. This tool should be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock.
23. EXTENSION CORDS: Use only three-wire extension cords which have three-prong grounding-type plugs and three-pole receptacles which accept the tool’s plug. Replace or repair damaged or worn cord im­mediately.

VOLTAGE WARNING: Before connecting the tool to a pow­ er source (receptacle, outlet, etc.) be sure the voltage sup­ plied 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.

For all grounded tools with American type plug.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This tool should be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock. The tool is equip­ped with an approved three-conductor cord and three-prong ground­ ing-type plug to fit the proper grounding-type receptacle. The green (or green and yellow) conductor in the cord is the grounding wire.
Never connect the green (or green and yellow) wire to a live terminal.
If your unit is for use on 115 volts, it has a plug that looks like Fig.
“A” If it is for use on 220 volts, it has a plug that looks like Fig. EXTENSION CORDS: Use only three-wire extension cords which have three-prong grounding-type plugs and three-pole receptacles which accept the tool’s plug. Replace or repair damaged or worn cord immediately.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

1. Don’t use the tool in presence of flammable liquids or gases.

2. Handle the blades very carefully.

3. Check the blades carefully for cracks or damage be­ fore operation. Replace cracked or damaged blades immediately.

4. Be sure the planer blade installation bolts are secure­ lytightened before operating.

5. Sharpen both blades evenly, or replace both blades or both butterheads covers at the same time.

6. Remove nails and clean the workpiece before cutting.
   Nail, sand or other matter can cause blade damage.

7. Make sure the blade is not contacting workpiece be­ fore the switch is turned on.

8. Wait until the blades attain full speed before cutting.

9. Keep hands away from rotating parts.

10. Don’t back the workpiece toward the infeed table.

11. Two or more pieces of narrow but similar thickness stock can be passed through the auto-planer side by side.
    However, allow some spacing between the stock to permit the feed rollers to grip the thinnest piece.
    Otherwise, a slightly thinner piece could be kicked back by the cutterhead.

12. Stop operation immediately if you notice anything ab­ normal.

13. Always switch off and wait for blades to cometoa complete stop before adjusting any parts, cleaning out chips or approaching the blade.

14. Never stick your finger into the chip chute. Chute may jam when cutting damp wood. Turn off the planer­ jointer and then clean out chips with a stick.

15. Don’t touch blades right after operation. they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin.

16. Don’t abuse cord. Never yank cord to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp edges.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

SPECIFICATIONS

304 mm (11-3/4″)
3 mm (1/8″) of stock width under
150 mm (5-7/8″)
Feed rate/min.| 9 mm (29.5 ft).
Table size (W x Li| 396 mm (15-5/8″) x 600 mm (23-5/8″)
No. of knives| 2
No load speed (RPM)| 6,500
Overall length
(W x L x H)| 570 mm x 1,025 mm x 715 mrn
(22-1/2″) x (40-3/8″) x (28-1/8″)
Net weight| 115 kg (254 Ibs)

• Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
• Note : Specifications may differ from country to country.

Dimensional adjustment
Release the wing screw on the stopper ring and turn the crank handle to the clockwise, aligning the indicator plate until the scale bar graduation for the de­ sired finished dimension is reached. Align your workpiece with the top of the table.

(One handle revolution makes for 3 mm (1/8″) ascent or descent.)

1. Gauge (Gauge height show the amount of cut)
2. Scale bar
3. stopper ring
4. Indicator plate
5. Crank handle

Depth of cut
The maximum depth of cut with a piece of wood less than 150 mm (5-7/8″) wide is 3 mm ( 1/8″) ( 1 mm ( 1 /32″) with a width of over 304 mm (11-3/4)). Determine the depth of cut in terms of your stock width. Do not try to cut more than the specified amount in one pass. Make two passes rather than put an overload on the planer that might cause trouble.

Stock feed
Align the stock to be cut with the top of the table. If the stock is too thick to be cut, immediately lower the table by means of the crank handle so as to reduce the size of the cut.

1. Gauge height shows the amoutn of cut
2. Align stock with top of table

Precautions when feeding

• Attempting to feed outsized stock will cause abnormal wear on the rubber rollers.
• Keep on the level so that cutter action and roller wear will be even.

Return
Returning cut stock back to the front side is very easy if you use the convenient return rollers on top.

1. Return
2. Return rollers

Stopper regulating depth

Numerous workpieces can be planed to the same thickness very simply just by setting the stopper ring to the desired dimension.

CAUTION:
Do not crank the handle so hard that you force the stopper ring to move.

key safety switch
This machine can only be switched on after the key is inserted in the switch. The key can be removed with the switch in the “ON” condition, and the tool may be switched off without the key. When unattended, the machine should be both “OFF” and unplugged.

CHANGING CUTTER KNIVES CAUTION:
First, unplug the planer from your power source so as to pre­ vent any mishap.

1. Chip guard
2. Lever (Lift lever & swing switch 180°)
3. Pulley cover

Removal

a. Loosen the pan hd. screws with (+) screwdriver and shift the set plates.
Remove the chip guard, lift the lever and swing it a full 180 degrees; remove the pan hd. screw on the pulley cover and loosen the another screw to shift the pulley cover, then use the knob on the belt guard side to align the cutter drum as shown in Fig. 6. Next, release the lever to make the drum stationary.

1. Bolt
2. Drum cover

b. Remove the 8 hex bolts with the socket wrench provided, then take off the drum cover (cutter retaining plate). Use the end of the socket wrench handle to push the cutter out slightly. Raise the lever, once more making the drum stationary at the position seen in Fig. 7; then remove the cutter knife.

CUTTER KNIFE INSTALLATION & HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

a. At the position shown in Fig. 7, insert the knife so the holes are aligned with those on the drum. Set the wooden levellers on each end of the knife edge and press down on both ends until the main frame surface is contacted.
CAUTION:
The levellers should be pressed down just above the hex bolt holes on either end.

b. Fix the cutter drum at the position shown in Fig, 6, attach the drum cover and fasten securely the hex bolts.
CAUTION:
Tightening all bolts fully in order may cause the knife to move. At first, tighten bolts gradually and evenly before applying the final tightening torque.

c. Secure the lever at the position you found it at when the chip guard was raised, then set the leveller on top (see left), pressing down very gently and turning the cutter drum in the arrow direction. The leveller should move the same amount when placed over either end of one and the same knife (i.e., ap­ prox. 5–6mm). After adjusting knife height on both knives, replace chip guard as before. Replace guards after completing adjustments. Auto-planer guard (chip cover) should be secured at original position.

ADJUSTING VARIOUS COMPONENT.S

Bed roller adjustment
(The planer is factory-adjusted. If you notice the adjustment is off, kindly do as follows.)
Loosen the pan head screw for each roller under the table. Use a minus driver to rotate the groove on the roller adjuster within 180 degrees on the four roller axes.
Refer to the figures for the correct range of adjustment of each roller adjuster.
Rotating the groove in the ascending direction causes the bed roller to rise; turning the groove down causes the bed roller to lower.

CAUTION:

• Unless the two groove positions on the one roller face the same direction, the stock may be twisted to the left or right.
• If the rollers protrude too much, notching may result in the surface planed on the opposite end.
  The protrusion from the table surface should be 0.1-0.3 mm (postcard thickness).
  Tighten the small screw when the adjustment has been made.

Extension roller adjustment
Gently loosen the hex bolts, set a rule or yardstick on the table surface and adjust so that roller arm is slightly higher than the table. Tighten the hex bolts securely so that the roller arm surface is at the 90° to the column.

Adjusting infeed/outfeed rollers
The infeed/outfeed rollers are factory adjusted. If the rollers require adjustment, please follow this procedure:

Place a straight and level piece of wood on the outfeed table top. Turn the crank handle to raise the table and to bring the piece of wood into contact with the main frame. Then turn the crank handle a half­ turn counterclockwise to lower the table slightly. Insert the piece of wood so that t reaches under the outfeed roller. Adjust the right and left height adjusting screws so that the outfeed roller contacts the piece of wood evenly.
Adjust the infeed roller in the same manner as the outfeed roller.

NOTE:
Turning the height adjusting screw one turn clockwise lowers the roller 3 mm ( 1/8).

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.

Replacing carbon brushes
Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replace when they wear down to about 6 mm (1/4″) or less. Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders. Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same time. Use only Makita carbon brushes. 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.

Cleaning
Always brush off dirt, chips and foreign matter adhering to roler surfaces. See that water or oil does not enter the motor.

1. Oil the contact portion of the column, etc.

Lubrication (Periodic)
Oil the chain (after removing the chain cover), the column moving parts (contact areas) and the crank handle.
The periodic lubrication should be per­ formed with machine oil. (Oiling should be done with tool not operating.)

To maintain product SAFETY and RE LIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.

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. The accessories or attachments should be used only in the proper and intended manner.

One or more of these accessories may be included as standard equipment at the discretion of the manufacturer.
See current General Catalogue for specific information.

Note: The switch, noise suppressor and other part configurations may differ from country to country.

Makita Corporation
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,
Anjo, Aichi 446 Japan
8831060160
PRINTED IN JAPAN
1991 -9 – N

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