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18.10.2010
000230
Tomoyasu Kato
Director
Makita Corporation
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,
Anjo, Aichi, 446-8502, JAPAN
GEA010-1
General Power Tool Safety
Warnings
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all
instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for
future reference.
GEB021-4
SANDER SAFETY WARNINGS
1.
Always use safety glasses or goggles.
Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT safety
glasses.
2.
Hold the tool firmly.
3.
Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
4.
This tool has not been waterproofed, so do not
use water on the workpiece surface.
5.
Ventilate your work area adequately when you
perform sanding operations.
6.
Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust
inhalation and skin contact. Follow material
supplier safety data.
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 familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or
failure to follow 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
CAUTION:
•
Before plugging in the tool, always be sure that the
tool is switched off.
To start the tool, press the "I (ON)" side of the switch. To
stop, press the "O (OFF)" side of the switch.
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 disc
Fig.2
To install the abrasive disc, first remove all dirt or foreign
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
Fig.3
Install the dust bag on the tool so that the logo on the
dust bag will be upright (not upside down).
Emptying dust bag
Fig.4
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 counterclockwise. Empty the
dust bag by tapping it lightly.
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".
