10 ENGLISH
Turn the tool on and wait until it attains full speed. Hold the
tool firmly with both hands. Gently apply the tool to the work
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piece surface and move the tool forward and backward.
Always use the range "C" (between the end of flat shoe and
front pulley) in the figure to sand the workpiece.
Press the belt only lightly on the workpiece. Excessive pres-
sure may damage the belt and shorten the life of the tool.
“C”
1
2
►
1.
Flat shoe
2.
Front pulley
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
Storage
CAUTION:
Be careful not to pinch your fin
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gers when moving the arm.
Failure to do so may
cause personal injury.
The arm can move through an angle of up to 160°. Fold
the arm up to save a storage space.
1. Loosen the lock lever by raising it. Pivot the arm at
an angle of 90°.
2. Push and hold the slider knob, and then adjust the
angle of the arm in the range "B" (90° to 160°) in
the figure.
“B”
3
2
1
►
1.
Lock lever
2.
Slider knob
3.
Arm
3. Secure the lock lever to fix the arm.
1
2
►
1.
Lock lever
2.
Lock-off switch
NOTICE:
The lock-off switch is automatically
activated while the arm is being pivoted beyond
90°.
