Makita 0088381607308, Instruction Manual

7 ENGLISH

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

• 

Always be sure that the tool is switched off and 

unplugged before carrying out any work on the 

tool.

How to use the front grip

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Fig.3

The front grip can be loosened and moved horizontally 

to a desired working position. Once the front grip is in 

the desired position, retighten before using.

Installing or removing the front grip

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Fig.4:

1.

 Screw 

2.

 Front grip

Open the grip base, and attach it to the sander in the 

area of the Makita logo.

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Fig.5:

1.

 Grip base 

2.

 Makita logo

After closing the grip base, firmly tighten on the front 

grip to the screw section of the grip base.

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Fig.6

To remove, loosen and remove front grip, and then 

remove grip base.

Installing or removing abrasive disc

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Fig.7

To install the abrasive disc, first remove all dirt or for

-

eign matter from the pad. Then peel off the backing 

paper from the abrasive disc and attach the abrasive 

disc to the pad. Be careful to align the holes in the 

abrasive disc with those in the pad.

CAUTION:

• 

If you peel off the abrasive disc from the pad, 

its adhesion will become poor. Never attempt to 

stick it onto the pad for further use.

Installing dust bag

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Fig.8:

1.

 Dust bag

Install the dust bag on the tool so that the Makita logo 

on the dust bag will be upright (not upside down).

Emptying dust bag

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Fig.9:

1.

 Dust nozzle

When the dust bag is about half full, switch off and 

unplug the tool. Remove the dust bag from the tool. 

Then remove the dust nozzle from the dust bag after 

unlocking the dust nozzle by turning it slightly counter-

clockwise. Empty the dust bag by tapping it lightly.

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Fig.10:

1.

 Dust nozzle

After emptying the dust bag, install the dust nozzle on 

the dust bag. Turn the dust nozzle slightly clockwise to 

lock it in place. Then install the dust bag on the tool as 

described in "Installing dust bag".

Installing paper dust bag

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Fig.11:

1.

 Groove 

2.

 Front fixing cardboard 

3.

 Front 

side of paper dust bag

Place the paper dust bag on the paper dust bag holder 

with its front side upward. Insert the front fixing card

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board of the paper dust bag into the groove of the paper 

dust bag holder.

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Fig.12:

1.

 Claws 

2.

 Upper part

Then press the upper part of the front fixing cardboard 

in arrow direction to hook it onto the claws.

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Fig.13:

1.

 Notch 

2.

 Guide

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Fig.14

Insert the notch of the paper dust bag into the guide of 

the paper dust bag holder. Then install the paper dust 

bag holder set on the tool.

Installing paper filter bag

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Fig.15:

1.

 Holding tab

Make sure that the logo on the cardboard lip and the 

logo on the dust box are on the same side, then install 

the paper filter bag by fitting the cardbord lip in the 

groove of each holding tab.

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Fig.16:

1.

 Dust box 

2.

 Dust nozzle

Make sure that the logo on the cardboard lip and the 

logo on the dust nozzle are on the same side, then 

install the dust nozzle on the dust box.

Removing dust box and paper 

filter bag

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Fig.17:

1.

 Latch 

2.

 Dust nozzle

Remove the dust nozzle by pushing the two latches.

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Fig.18

Remove the paper filter bag first by pinching the logo 

side of its cardboard lip, then by pulling the cardboard 

lip downwards to move it out of the holding tab of the 

dust box.

OPERATION

CAUTION:

• 

Always use the front grip and firmly hold the 

tool by front grip and switch handle during 

operations.

Sanding operation

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Fig.19

CAUTION:

• 

Never run the tool without the abrasive disc. You 

may seriously damage the pad.

• 

Never force the tool. Excessive pressure may 

decrease the sanding efficiency, damage the 

abrasive disc or shorten tool life.

• 

Using the tool with the pad edge contacting the 

workpiece may damage the pad.