Makita makes precision planers that can help you prepare work pieces quickly and easily. Makita planers are known for reliability and typically last for many years. Eventually planer parts wear down or break. When you need replacement parts for your Makita planer, trust Sears PartsDirect to the repair parts you need.
Motor brushes. Spring-loaded motor brushes on the planer mount against the motor's rotating armature, transferring power to the armature. These brushes wear out over time. Inspect the carbon motor brushes regularly. Replace the motor brushes when they wear down to their wear replacement mark or when the carbon brush is ¼-inch. Replace both carbon motor brushes as the same time.
Drive belt. The drive belt spins the blades and rollers. The drive belt can wear and stretch over time. Replace the drive belt when it's worn or damaged.
Drive motor. Eventually bearings in the drive motor can wear out. Replace the drive motor if it makes loud noises when running, locks up or doesn't run when current is supplied to the motor.
Blades. Keep planer blades sharp and replace the blades when they're worn out or damaged.
Makita planer maintenance tips
Unplug the planer and blow out all sawdust and wood chips after each use. Wipe down the planer with a damp cloth.
Examine planer blades before each use. Keep planer blades sharp for best performance and safety.
Check the carbon motor brushes regularly. Replace the carbon motor brushes when they wear down to their wear replacement mark. Replace both carbon brushes at the same time.
