Makita 0088381603294, Instruction Manual

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7. 

Use of this tool to sand some products, paints and 

wood could expose user to dust containing hazardous 

substances. Use appropriate respiratory protection.

8. 

Be sure that there are no cracks or breakage 

on the pad before use. Cracks or breakage 

may cause a personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING:

DO NOT let comfort or familiar

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ity with product (gained from repeated use) 

replace strict adherence to safety rules for 

the subject product. MISUSE or failure to fol

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low the safety rules stated in this instruction 

manual may cause serious personal injury.

FUNCTIONAL 

DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:

• 

Always be sure that the tool is switched off and 

unplugged before adjusting or checking function 

on the tool.

Switch action

► 

Fig.1:

1.

 Lock button 

2.

 Switch trigger

CAUTION:

• 

Before plugging in the tool, always check to see 

that the switch trigger actuates properly and 

returns to the "OFF" position when released.

To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release 

the switch trigger to stop. 

For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger and 

then push in the lock button. 

To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch 

trigger fully, then release it.

Speed adjusting dial

For BO3711 only

► 

Fig.2:

1.

 Speed adjusting dial

CAUTION:

• 

If the tool is operated continuously at low 

speeds, the motor will get overloaded and 

heated up.

• 

The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as 

far as 5 and back to 1. Do not force it past 5 or 

1, or the speed adjusting function may no longer 

work.

The tool speed can be infinitely adjusted between 4,000 

and 11,000 orbits per minute by turning the speed 

adjusting dial, which is marked 1 to 5. Higher speed is 

obtained when the dial is turned in the direction of num-

ber 5, lower speed is obtained when it is turned in the 

direction of number 1. Adjust the desired tool speed for 

the kind of work.

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

• 

Always be sure that the tool is switched off and 

unplugged before carrying out any work on the 

tool.

Installing or removing abrasive 

paper

For conventional type of abrasive 

paper with pre-punched holes 

(standard equipment):

► 

Fig.3

Press down the clamp lever (1 in the figure) and with 

the clamp lever pressed down slide it toward the tool (2 

in the figure) and the clamper will be released.

Insert  the paper end between a clamper and the pad 

aligning the holes in the paper with those in pad. Then 

return the clamp lever to the original position to secure 

it.

Release the other clamp lever by repeating the same 

procedure.

While pulling abrasive paper to maintain the proper 

tension, insert and secure the other end of abrasive 

paper between another clamper and the pad and return 

the clamp lever to the original position.

To remove the paper, release the clamper as stated 

above.

For conventional type of abrasive 

paper without pre-punched holes 

(available on the market):

► 

Fig.4:

1.

 Punch plate 

2.

 Abrasive paper without pre-

punched holes

Press down the clamp lever 1 and with the clamp lever 

pressed down slide it toward the tool 2 and the clamper 

will be released.

Insert  the paper end between a clamper and the pad 

aligning the paper edges even and parallel with the 

sides of the base. Then return the clamp lever to the 

original position to secure it.

Release the other clamp lever by repeating the same 

procedure.

While pulling abrasive paper to maintain the proper 

tension, insert and secure the other end of abrasive 

paper between another clamper and the pad and return 

the paper clamp lever to the original position.

Place the punch plate (optional accessory) over the 

paper so that the guide of the punch plate is flush with 

the sides of the base. Then press the punch plate to 

make holes in the paper.

To remove the paper, release the clamper as stated 

above.