Makita GPK01Z User Manual

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8 ENGLISH

Accidental restart preventive

function

Ifyouinstallthebatterycartridgewhilepullingthe

switch trigger, the tool does not start. To start the tool,

release the switch trigger, and then pull the switch trig-

geragainwhiledepressingthelock-o󰀨button.

Electronic function

The tool is equipped with the following electronic func-

tionsforeasyoperation.

Electric brake

The tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the tool

consistentlyfailstoquicklystopafterreleasingthe

switchtrigger,havethetoolservicedatyourlocal

Makita Service Center.

Soft start feature

The soft-start function minimizes start-up shock, and

makesthetoolstartsmoothly.

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is

switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge is removed

before carrying out any work on the tool.

Box wrench storage

When not in use, store the box wrench as shown in the

guretokeepitfrombeinglost.

Fig.6

►1. Box wrench

Removing and installing planer

blades

CAUTION: Tighten the blade installation bolts

carefully when attaching the planer blades to

the tool. Always check to see they are tightened

securely. A loose installation bolt can be dangerous.

CAUTION: Handle the planer blades very

carefully. Use gloves or rags to protect your n-

gers or hands when removing and installing the

planer blades.

CAUTION: Use only the Makita wrench pro-

vided to remove and install the planer blades.

Failuretodosomayresultinovertighteningorinsuf-

cienttighteningoftheinstallationbolts.Thiscould

causeaninjury.

NOTICE: To install planer blades, clean out all

chips or foreign matter adhering to the drum or

the planer blades. Use planer blades of the same

dimensions and weight, otherwise drum oscilla-

tion/vibration, causing poor planing action, and

tool breakdown will result.

For tool with conventional planer

blades

NOTE: A pair of planer blades are assembled in

the drum. Repeat the following procedures for each

planer blade.

Removing conventional planer blades

1. Unscrew the installation bolts from the drum using

the box wrench provided.

2. Disassemble the drum plate and conventional

planerblade(withadjustingplate)fromthedrum.

Fig.7

►1. Installation bolt 2. Drum plate 3. Conventional

planerblade(withadjustingplate)4. Drum

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Makita GPK01Z 40V max XGT Brushless Cordless 3‑1/4" Planer, AWS Capable, Tool Only

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