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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.
GEB022-4
WHEEL SANDER SAFETY
WARNINGS
1.
Hold power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, because the wheel 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.
Always use safety glasses or goggles. Ordinary
eye or sun glasses are NOT safety glasses.
3.
Inspect for and remove foreign matter such as
nails, screws, etc. from the workpiece surface
before operation.
4.
Secure the workpiece firmly.
5.
Do not wear gloves during operation.
6.
Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
7.
Keep hands away from rotating parts.
8.
Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
9.
Never attempt to use with the tool held upside
down in a vise, etc.
10.
Some material contains chemicals which may be
toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation and
skin contact. Follow material supplier safety data.
11.
Use of this tool to sand some products, paints
and wood could expose user to dust
containing hazardous substances. Use
appropriate respiratory protection.
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.
Adjusting front roller
Fig.1
The front roller allows you to apply uniform pressure to
the workpiece. To adjust the front roller, set the tool on a
flat surface and loosen the wing nut. Adjust the front
roller up or down until the clearance distance (D) is
about 2 mm. Tighten the wing nut securely.
Switch action
Fig.2
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, then release it.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Installing or removing wheel
Fig.3
To remove the wheel, insert one hex wrench into the
end of the spindle and another hex wrench into the end
of the output shaft. Turn the hex wrench in the output
shaft clockwise while securely holding the hex wrench in
the spindle so that the wheel cannot revolve. Pull the
output shaft out from the wheel. Move the wheel slightly
away from the spindle and remove the wheel from the
tool.
NOTE:
•
The output shaft has a left hand thread.
To install the wheel, follow the removal procedures in
reverse. When installing it, be sure to align the notches
in the wheel with the pins on the spindle.
Fig.4
Connecting to dust collector
