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CAUTION:
Do not set the skirt other than the designated angle.
Otherwise the tool may be damaged.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Never switch on the tool when it is in contact with the
workpiece, it may cause an injury to operator.
Sanding operation
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CAUTION:
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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.
Hold the tool firmly. Turn the tool on and wait until it
attains full speed. Then gently place the tool on the
workpiece surface. Keep the pad flush with the
workpiece and apply slight pressure on the tool.
CAUTION:
The sanding pad rotates clockwise during the loaded
operation, but it may rotate counterclockwise during the
no-load operation.
Polishing operation (optional)
CAUTION:
•
Use only a Makita genuine sponge pad, felt pad or
wool pad (optional accessories).
•
Always operate the tool at low speed to prevent
work surfaces from heating abnormally.
•
Never force the tool. Excessive pressure may
decrease the polishing efficiency and cause motor
overload, resulting in tool malfunction.
1. Applying
wax
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Use an optional sponge pad. Apply wax to the
sponge pad or work surface. Run the tool at low
speed to smooth out wax.
NOTE:
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First, wax a not conspicuous portion of the work
surface to make sure that the tool will not scratch
the surface or result in uneven waxing.
•
The tool starts with high speed mode. Be careful
when you start the tool. The wax may be spattered.
It is recommended that you spread wax with the
tool stopped before starting up the tool. Change the
speed mode to low immediately after you start the
tool.
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Always run the tool at low speed. Running it at high
speed may cause the wax to spatter.
2. Removing
wax
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Use an optional felt pad. Run the tool at low speed
to remove wax.
3. Polishing
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Use an optional wool pad. Run the tool at low speed
and apply the wool pad gently to the work surface.
1. Wool pad
1. Felt pad
1. Sponge pad
