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Installing or removing abrasive disc
Mount the pad onto the spindle. Fit the abrasive disc and
countersunk washer on the pad and screw the clamp
screw clockwise into the spindle.
To tighten the clamp screw, grip the edge of the pad with
your hand, then tighten the screw clockwise with a hex
wrench securely.
To remove the disc, follow the installation procedure in
reverse.
OPERATION
Sanding operation
CAUTION:
•
Always wear safety goggles or a face shield during
operation.
•
Never run the tool without the abrasive disc. You
may seriously damage the pad.
Hold the tool firmly. Turn the tool on and then apply the
abrasive disc to the workpiece.
In general, keep the abrasive disc at an angle of about
15 degrees to the workpiece surface. Apply slight pres-
sure only. Excessive pressure will result in poor perfor-
mance and premature wear to abrasive disc.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other
maintenance or adjustment should be performed by
Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
•
These accessories or attachments are recom-
mended for use with your Makita tool specified in
this manual. The use of any other accessories or
attachments might present a risk of injury to per-
sons. Only use accessory or attachment for its
stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
•
Plastic pad
•
Abrasive discs
•
Wrench 5
•
Grip 36
EN0006-1
MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
Warranty Policy
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested
before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of
defects from workmanship and materials for the period of
ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should
any trouble develop during this one year period, return
the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita’s
Factory or Authorized Service Centers. If inspection
shows the trouble is caused by defective workmanship or
material, Makita will repair (or at our option, replace)
without charge.
This Warranty does not apply where:
•
repairs have been made or attempted by others:
•
repairs are required because of normal wear and
tear:
•
the tool has been abused, misused or improperly
maintained:
•
alterations have been made to the tool.
IN NO EVENT SHALL MAKITA BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
AGES FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT.
THIS DISCLAIMER APPLIES BOTH DURING AND
AFTER THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY.
MAKITA DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF “MERCHANTABILITY” AND “FITNESS FOR A SPE-
1. Hex wrench
2. Clamp screw
3. Countersunk
washer
4. Abrasive disc
5. Plastic pad
6. Spindle
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