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Speed adjusting dial
► Fig.5: 1. Speed adjusting dial
The rotation speed of the tool can be changed by turn-
ing the speed adjusting dial. The table below shows
the number on the dial and the corresponding rotation
speed.
Number
1
2
3
4
5
NOTICE:
When changing the speed dial from "5"
to "1", turn the dial counterclockwise. Do not turn
the dial clockwise forcibly.
Overload and overheat indicator
lamp
► Fig.6: 1. Indicator lamp
If the tool is operated with excessive load, the tool stops
automatically and the indicator lamp blinks in red. In this
case, reduce the load on the tool.
If the tool is overheated, the tool stops automatically
and the indicator lamp lights up in red. In this case, let
the tool cool down before turning the tool on again.
Electronic function
The tools equipped with electronic function are easy to
operate because of the following features.
Constant speed control
Possible to get fine finish, because the rotating speed is
kept constant even under the loaded condition.
Soft start feature
Soft start because of suppressed starting shock.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Assembling the tool bag
1.
Take out the tool and the tool bag from the box.
► Fig.7
2.
Unfold the tool bag.
► Fig.8: 1. Tool bag
3.
Insert the inner tray into the tool bag, and then fix
the inner tray with hook and loop fastener as shown in
the figure.
► Fig.9: 1. Hook and loop fastener 2. Inner tray
Speed
-1
1,000 min
-1
1,200 min
-1
1,400 min
-1
1,600 min
-1
1,800 min
Installing the abrasive disc
► Fig.10: 1. Abrasive disc 2. Pad
Remove any dirt or foreign matter from the pad, and
then attach the abrasive disc to the pad while aligning
the holes in the abrasive disc with those in the pad.
Adjusting the pipe length
CAUTION:
When adjusting the pipe length,
hold the tool horizontally. Otherwise, the pipe
length may change unintentionally and it may cause
an injury or malfunction of the tool.
NOTICE:
Do not extend the pipe beyond the
limit. Failure to do so may cause a malfunction of
the tool.
► Fig.11: 1. Sleeve 2. Pipe
To adjust the pipe length, loosen the sleeve, then adjust
the length of the pipe, and then tighten the sleeve.
Installing or removing the dust
collection brush
Before sanding operation, install the dust collection
brush to the sanding head as shown in the figure.
► Fig.12: 1. Dust collection brush 2. Sanding head
You can remove the dust collection brush for operation
along the edge of wall or ceiling. The removed brush
can be attached to the sanding head as shown in the
figure.
► Fig.13: 1. Dust collection brush 2. Sanding head
Hex wrench storage
► Fig.14: 1. Hex wrench
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
Installing or removing the pad
► Fig.15: 1. Hex wrench 2. Bolt 3. Pad
To remove the pad, remove the abrasive disc from the
pad, and then turn the bolt counterclockwise with a hex
wrench. To install the pad, perform the removal proce-
dure in reverse.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the pad is secured
properly. Loose attachment will run out of balance
and cause an excessive vibration which may cause
loss of control.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
Optional accessory
When you wish to perform operation cleanly, connect a
Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Connect a hose of
the vacuum cleaner to the dust nozzle using the front
cuff 24.
► Fig.16: 1. Hose of the vacuum cleaner 2. Front cuff
24 3. Dust nozzle
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