Connecting to Makita vacuum
cleaner
CAUTION:
Always close the nozzle cap when
a vacuum cleaner is not connected to the nozzle.
Never insert your finger into the nozzle.
NOTICE:
Read the instruction manual supplied
with your vacuum cleaner before using it.
NOTE: Optional front cuffs 22, joints or tool adapters
may be required to make connections depending on
your vacuum cleaner system.
Cleaner sanding operations can be performed by con-
necting the belt sander to Makita vacuum cleaner.
Open the nozzle cap, and install the dust nozzle.
Connect the hose of a vacuum cleaner to the dust
nozzle.
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► 1. Dust nozzle 2. Front cuffs / joint / adapter 3. Hose
of vacuum cleaner 4. Vacuum cleaner
OPERATION
CAUTION:
Secure workpiece with clamps,
etc. if it possibly moves during operation.
CAUTION:
Avoid any sanding operations on
ignitable materials such as aluminum and magne-
sium. It may result in a fire, explosion or risk of injury.
CAUTION:
Be sure that not any part of the
sanding belt is placed on the surface of work-
piece before you turn the tool on or off. Otherwise
a poor sanding finish, damage to the belt or loss of
control of the tool may result.
CAUTION:
Avoid body contact with the belt
and rotating parts of the tool during operation.
Always be aware of your surroundings and
bystanders, and stay alert for possible hazards.
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to hold and operate
the tool upside down. It may cause a serious acci-
dent resulting in personal injury.
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Turn the tool on and wait until it attains full speed. Hold
the tool firmly with both hands. Gently apply the tool to
the workpiece surface and move the tool forward and
backward.
Always use the range "C" (between the end of flat shoe
and front pulley) in the figure to sand the workpiece.
Press the belt only lightly on the workpiece. Excessive
pressure may damage the belt and shorten the life of
the tool.
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"C"
► 1. Flat shoe 2. Front pulley
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