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2.3.2015
000331
Yasushi Fukaya
Director
Makita, Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070, Belgium
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.
GEB015-3
BELT SANDER SAFETY
WARNINGS
1.
Hold power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, because the belt may contact its
own cord.
Cutting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and
could give the operator an electric shock.
2.
Ventilate your work area adequately when you
perform sanding operations.
3.
Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust
inhalation and skin contact. Follow material
supplier safety data.
4.
Always use the correct dust mask/respirator
for the material and application you are
working with.
5.
Always use safety glasses or goggles. Ordinary
eye or sun glasses are NOT safety glasses.
6.
Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
7.
Make sure the belt is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.
8.
Keep hands away from rotating parts.
9.
Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
10.
This tool has not been waterproofed, so do
not use water on the workpiece surface.
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 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, and then release it.
Speed adjusting dial
For 9903, 9920 and 9404
Fig.2
The belt speed can be infinitely adjusted between 210
m and 440 m per minute by turning the speed adjusting
dial to a given number setting from 1 to 5. Higher speed
is obtained when the dial is turned in the direction of
number 5; lower speed is obtained when it is turned in
the direction of number 1.
Select the proper speed for the workpiece to be sanded.
CAUTION:
•
If the tool is operated continuously at low speeds
for a long time, the motor will get overloaded,
resulting in tool malfunction.
•
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.
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 belt
Fig.3
Pull the lever all the way out and install the belt over the
rollers, and then return the lever to the original position.
CAUTION:
•
When installing the belt, make sure that the
direction of the arrow on the back of the belt
corresponds to the one on the tool itself.
Fig.4