Maktec MT111, Instruction Manual

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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 .

Connecting a vacuum cleaner (Fig. 8)

NOTE:

• In some countries, the nozzle may not be included in 

the tool package as standard accessory.

For tool with nozzle

Connect a hose of the vacuum cleaner to the nozzle.

For tool without nozzle

1. Remove the chip cover from the tool.
2. Install the nozzle on the tool using the screws.
3. Connect a hose of the vacuum cleaner to the nozzle.

Nozzle cleaning

Clean the nozzle regularly.
Use a compressed air to clean the clogged nozzle.

OPERATION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury to persons, 

do not operate without nozzle or chip cover in place.

CAUTION:

• Hold the tool firmly with one hand on the knob and the 

other hand on the switch handle when performing the 
tool.

Planing operation (Fig. 9)

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 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.

Shiplapping (Rabbeting) (Optional 
accessory)

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

(Fig. 10)

CAUTION:

• The blade edge should be made to protrude outside 

slightly (0.3 mm - 0.6 mm). Otherwise, nicks and 
generally poor shiplapping results.

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. 

(Fig. 11 & Fig. 12)

Adjust the edge fence until it comes in contact with the 
side of the workpiece, then secure it by tightening the 
screw. 

(Fig. 13)

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 20 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.

(A) Front base (Movable shoe)

(B) Rear base (Stationary shoe)

Correct setting

Nicks in surface

Gouging at start

Gouging at end

Although this side view cannot 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 fails to 

protrude enough in relation to 
rear base line.

Cause: One or both blade edges 

protrudes too far in relation to 
rear base line.

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