Power Planer MODEL 1902 002543 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.
SPECIFICATIONS Model 1902 Planing width 82 mm (3-1/4”) Planing depth 1 mm (1/32”) Shiplapping depth 9 mm (11/32”) No load speed (RPM) 16,000/min. Overall length 290 mm (11-3/8”) Net weight 2.5 kg (5.5 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.
change the plug in any way. Double insulation eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system. 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.
model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when used on another tool. 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. 24. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual.
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.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION • 002549 1 CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Adjusting depth of cut Depth of cut may be adjusted by simply turning the knob on the front of the tool. 1. Knob 002553 Switch action 1 2 1. Lock button 2. Switch trigger • CAUTION: Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” position when released.
• 002564 1 2 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. 2.
clearances between the blade ends and the tool body. 9. Check the three hex flange head bolts for final tightness. 10. Repeat procedures 1 - 9 for other blade. 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.
002571 1 2 The nozzle assembly may be attached after the chip cover on the tool body is removed. When slipping on the assembly, fit the pin on it into the rear cover hole. Use the chip cover screws to fasten it in place. 3 1. Chip cover screw 2. Chip cover 3. Hole OPERATION 002579 1 2 1. End 2. Start 002580 Planing operation 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.
002582 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. 002583 Adjust the edge fence until it comes in contact with the side of the workpiece, then secure it by tightening the screw. 1 2 1. Blade edge 2. Cutting line When planing, move the tool with the edge fence flush with the side of the workpiece. Otherwise uneven planing may result. 1 Maximum shiplapping (rabbeting) depth is 9 mm (11/32”). 2 1.
003634 Chamfering 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. 002587 1 1. “V”groove MAINTENANCE • 001145 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 the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders.
002598 1 2 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. 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. 1. Brush holder cap 2.
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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. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.