Power Planer

1900B
N1900B
1902

SPECIFICATIONS
Model 1900B/N1900B/1902
Planing width ............................................................................................................................................ 82 mm
Planing depth ............................................................................................................................................. 1 mm
Shiplapping depth ...................................................................................................................................... 9 mm
No load speed (min-1) ............................................................................................................................... 16,000
Overall length .......................................................................................................................................... 290 mm
Net weight .................................................................................................................................................. 2.5 kg

• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change
without notice.
• Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.
Power supply
The tool should be connected only to a power supply of the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and
can only be operated on single-phase AC supply. They are double-insulated in accordance with European
Standard and can, therefore, also be used from sockets without earth wire.
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Symbols
The followings show the symbols used for the tool. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.

❏ DOUBLE INSULATION

❏ Read instruction manual.

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ENGLISH
Explanation of general view

1 Bolt 17 Inside flank of gauge plate 32 Nozzle assembly

2 Drum 18 Mini planer blade 33 Chip cover screw
3 Planer blade 19 Groove 34 Chip cover
4 Drum cover 20 Switch trigger 35 Fit pin on nozzle assembly into
5 Adjusting plate 21 Lock button this hole.
6 Blade edge 22 Lock-off button 36 Sharpening holder
7 Screws 23 Start 37 Wing nut
8 Heel 24 End 38 Blade (A)
9 Back side of gauge base 25 Blade edge 39 Blade (B)
10 Inside edge of gauge plate 26 Cutting line 40 Side (C)
11 Gauge plate 27 Screw 41 Side (D)
12 Gauge base 28 Edge fence 42 Limit mark
13 Pan head screw 29 ‘‘V’’ groove 43 Screwdriver
14 Planer blade locating lugs 30 Front base 44 Brush holder cap
15 Heel of adjusting plate 31 Align the ‘‘V’’ groove with the
16 Set plate edge of the workpiece.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10. Connect dust extraction equipment.

ENA001-2 If devices are provided for the connection of dust
WARNING! When using electric tools, basic safety extraction and collection facilities ensure these are
precautions, including the following, should always connected and properly used.
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock 11. Do not abuse the cord.
and personal injury. Read all these instructions Never carry the tool by the cord or yank it to discon-
before operating this product and save these instruc- nect it from the socket. Keep the cord away from
tions. heat, oil and sharp edges.
12. Secure work.
For safe operations: Use clamps or a vice to hold the work. It is safer than
1. Keep work area clean. using your hand and it frees both hands to operate
Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries. the tool.
2. Consider work area environment. 13. Do not overreach.
Do not expose power tools to rain. Do not use power Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
tools in damp or wet locations. Keep work area well 14. Maintain tools with care.
lit. Do not use power tools where there is risk to Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and
cause fire or explosion. safer performance. Follow instructions for lubrication
3. Guard against electric shock. and changing accessories. Inspect tool cord periodi-
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded sur- cally and if damaged have it repaired by an autho-
faces(e.g. pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerators). rized service facility. Inspect extension cords
4. Keep children away. periodically and replace, if damaged. Keep handles
Do not let visitors touch the tool or extension cord. dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
All visitors should be kept away from work area. 15. Disconnect tools.
5. Store idle tools. When not in use, before servicing and when chang-
When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry, ing accessories such as blades, bits and cutters.
high or locked up place, out of reach of children. 16. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches.
6. Do not force the tool. Form the habit of checking to see that keys and
It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool
it was intended. before turning it on.
7. Use the right tool. 17. Avoid unintentional starting.
Do not force small tools or attachments to do the job Do not carry a plugged-in tool with a finger on the
of a heavy duty tool. Do not use tools for purposes switch. Ensure switch is off when plugging in.
not intended; for example, do not use circular saws 18. Use outdoor extension leads.
to cut tree limbs or logs. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension
8. Dress properly. cords intended for outdoor use.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, they can be 19. Stay alert.
caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do
footwear are recommended when working outdoors. not operate tool when you are tired.
Wear protecting hair covering to contain long hair.
9. Use safety glasses and hearing protection.
Also use face or dust mask if the cutting operation is
dusty.

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20. Check damaged parts. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part
that is damaged should be carefully checked to Removing or installing planer blades
determine that it will operate properly and perform CAUTION:
its intended function. Check for alignment of moving Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
parts, free running of moving parts, breakage of unplugged before removing or installing the blade.
parts, mounting and any other conditions that may
For tool with standard planer blades
affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
(Fig. 1, 2 & 3)
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorized service center unless otherwise indi- To remove the blades on the drum, unscrew the three
cated in this instruction manual. Have defective installation bolts with the socket wrench. The drum cover
switches replaced by an authorized service facility. comes off together with the blades.
Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on To install the blades, first clean out all chips or foreign
and off. matter adhering to the drum or blades. Use blades of the
21. Warning. same dimensions and weight, or drum oscillation/vibra-
The use of any accessory or attachment, other than tion will result, causing poor planing action and, eventu-
those recommended in this instruction manual or the ally, tool breakdown.
catalog, may present a risk of personal injury. Place the blade on the gauge base so that the blade
22. Have your tool repaired by a qualified person. edge is perfectly flush with the inside edge of the gauge
This electric tool is in accordance with the relevant plate. Place the adjusting plate on the blade, then simply
safety requirements. Repairs should only be carried press in the heel of the adjusting plate flush with the back
out by qualified persons using original spare parts, side of the gauge base and tighten two screws on the
otherwise this may result in considerable danger to adjusting plate. Now slip the heel of the adjusting plate
the user. into the drum groove, then fit the drum cover on it.
Tighten the three installation bolts evenly and alternately
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES with the socket wrench.
ENB045-2 For tool with mini planer blades (Fig. 1, 4 & 5)
1. Rags, cloth, cord, string and the like should 1. Remove the existing blade, if the tool has been in
never be left around the work area. use, carefully clean the drum surfaces and the drum
2. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all cover. To remove the blades on the drum, unscrew
nails from the workpiece before operation. the three installation bolts with the socket wrench.
3. Use only sharp blades. Handle the blades very The drum cover comes off together with the blades.
carefully. 2. To install the blades, loosely attach the adjust plate
4. Be sure the blade installation bolts are securely to the set plate with the pan head screws and set the
tightened before operation. mini planer blade on the gauge base so that the cut-
5. Hold the tool firmly. ting edge of the blade is perfectly flush with the
6. Keep hands away from rotating parts. inside flank of the gauge plate.
7. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, let 3. Set the adjusting plate/set plate on the gauge base
it run for a while. Watch for vibration or wobbling so that the planer blade locating lugs on the set plate
that could indicate poor installation or a poorly rest in the mini planer blade groove, then press in
balanced blade. the heel of the adjusting plate flush with the back
8. Make sure the blade is not contacting the work- side of the gauge base and tighten the pan head
piece before the switch is turned on. screws.
9. Wait until the blade attains full speed before cut-
4. It is important that the blade sits flush with the inside
ting.
flank of the gauge plate, the planer blade locating
10. Keep at least 200 mm away from the tool at all
lugs sit in the blade groove and the heel of the
times.
adjusting plate is flush with the back side of the
11. Always switch off and wait for the blades to
gauge base. Check this alignment carefully to
come to a complete stop before any adjusting.
ensure uniform cutting.
12. Never stick your finger into the chip chute. Chute
may jam when cutting damp wood. Clean out 5. Slip the heel of the adjusting plate into the groove of
chips with a stick. the drum.
13. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool 6. Set the drum cover over the adjusting plate/set plate
only when hand-held. and screw in the three hex flange head bolts so that
14. When leaving the planer, switch off and set it a gap exists between the drum and the set plate to
with the front base up on a wooden block, so slide the mini planer blade into position. The blade
that the blades do not contact anything. will be positioned by the planer blade locating lugs
15. Always change both blades or covers on the on the set plate.
drum, otherwise the resulting imbalance will 7. The blade’s lengthwise adjustment will need to be
cause vibration and shorten tool life. manually positioned so that the blade ends are clear
16. Wait for complete run-down before putting the and equidistant from the housing on one side and
tool aside. the metal bracket on the other.
17. Use only Makita blades specified in this manual. 8. Tighten the three hex flange head bolts (with the
socket wrench provided) and hand rotate the drum
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. to check clearances between the blade ends and the
tool body.

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9. Check the three hex flange head bolts for final tight-
ness.
10. Repeat procedures 1 – 9 for other blade.
CAUTION:
Tighten the blade installation bolts carefully when attach-
ing the blades to the tool. A loose installation bolt can be
dangerous. Always check to see they are tightened
securely.

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.

(A) Front base (Movable shoe)

(B) Rear base (Stationary shoe)

Although this side view cannot

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

Cause:
One or both blades fails to have
Nicks in surface edge parallel to rear base line.

Cause:
One or both blade edges fails to
Gouging at start protrude enough in relation to rear
base line.

Cause:
One or both blade edges protrudes
Gouging at end too far in relation to rear base line.

Adjusting the depth of cut (Fig. 6) For tool with lock-off button (Fig. 9)
Depth of cut may be adjusted by simply turning the knob To prevent the trigger from being accidentally pulled, a
on the front of the tool. lock-off button is provided. To start the tool, press the
lock-off button and pull the switch trigger. Release the
Switch action switch trigger to stop.
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the Planing operation (Fig. 10)
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” First, rest the tool front base flat upon the workpiece sur-
position when released. face without the blades making any contact. Switch on
and wait until the blades attain full speed. Then move the
For tool without lock button and lock-off button tool gently forward. Apply pressure on the front of tool at
(Fig. 7) the start of planing, and at the back at the end of planing.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release Planing will be easier if you incline the workpiece in sta-
the switch trigger to stop. tionary fashion, so that you can plane somewhat down-
For tool with lock button (Fig. 8) hill. The speed and depth of cut determine the kind of
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release finish. The power planer keeps cutting at a speed that will
the switch trigger to stop. For continuous operation, pull not result in jamming by chips. For rough cutting, the
the switch trigger and then push in the lock button. To depth of cut can be increased, while for a good finish you
stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch trig- should reduce the depth of cut and advance the tool
ger fully, then release it. more slowly.

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Shiplapping (Fig. 11, 12, 13 & 14) MAINTENANCE
To make a stepped cut as shown in Fig. 11, use the edge
CAUTION:
fence (Standard equipment for 1900B and N1900B;
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
optional accessory for 1902).
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Draw a cutting line on the workpiece. Insert the edge
fence into the hole in the front of the tool. Align the blade Replacing carbon brushes (Fig. 23, 24 & 25)
edge with the cutting line. Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly.
Adjust the edge fence until it comes in contact with the Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep
side of the workpiece, then secure it by tightening the the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders.
screw. Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same
You may wish to add to the length of the fence by attach- time. Use only identical carbon brushes.
ing an extra piece of wood. Convenient holes are pro- Use a screwdriver to remove the chip cover. Use a screw-
vided in the fence for this purpose, and also for attaching driver to remove the brush holder caps. Take out the
an extension guide (optional accessory). worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and secure
NOTE: the brush holder caps.
When planing, move the tool with the edge fence flush To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
with the side of the workpiece. Otherwise uneven planing any other maintenance or adjustment should be per-
may result. formed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centres,
Max. shiplapping depth is 9 mm. always using Makita replacement parts.
Chamfering (Fig. 15, 16 & 17)
To make a cut as shown in Fig. 15, align the “V” groove in
the front base with the edge of the workpiece and plane it
as shown in the Fig. 17.
Nozzle assembly (optional accessory)
(Fig. 18 & 19)
Use of the special nozzle assembly will minimize chip
scatter, making for a cleaner work area.
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.
Sharpening the planer blades (Fig. 20, 21 & 22)
For standard blades only
Always keep your blades sharp for the best performance
possible. Use the sharpening holder to remove nicks and
produce a fine edge.
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.
Immerse the dressing stone in water for 2 or 3 minutes
before sharpening. Hold the holder so that the blades
both contact the dressing stone for simultaneous sharp-
ening at the same angle.

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Anjo, Aichi, Japan
Made in Japan
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