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OPERATION
CAUTION: Secure workpiece with clamps,
etc. if it possibly moves during operation.
CAUTION: Avoid any sanding operations on
ignitable materials such as aluminum and magne-
sium. Itmayresultinare,explosionorriskofinjury.
CAUTION: Be sure that not any part of the
sanding belt is placed on the surface of work-
piece before you turn the tool on or o. Otherwise
apoorsandingnish,damagetothebeltorlossof
controlofthetoolmayresult.
CAUTION: Avoid body contact with the belt
and rotating parts of the tool during operation.
Always be aware of your surroundings and
bystanders, and stay alert for possible hazards.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to hold and operate
the tool upside down.Itmaycauseaseriousacci-
dentresultinginpersonalinjury.
Turnthetoolonandwaituntilitattainsfullspeed.Hold
thetoolrmlywithbothhands.Gentlyapplythetoolto
theworkpiecesurfaceandmovethetoolforwardand
backward.
►Fig.14
►Fig.15
Alwaysusetherange“C”(betweentheendofatshoe
andfrontpulley)intheguretosandtheworkpiece.
Pressthebeltonlylightlyontheworkpiece.Excessive
pressuremaydamagethebeltandshortenthelifeof
the tool.
►Fig.16: 1.Flatshoe2.Frontpulley
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched o 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.
TomaintainproductSAFETYandRELIABILITY,
repairs,anyothermaintenanceoradjustmentshould
beperformedbyMakitaAuthorizedorFactoryService
Centers,alwaysusingMakitareplacementparts.
Storage
CAUTION: Be careful not to pinch your n-
gers when moving the arm.Failuretodosomay
causepersonalinjury.
Thearmcanmovethroughanangleofupto160°.Fold
thearmuptosaveastoragespace.
1. Loosenthelockleverbyraisingit.Pivotthearmat
anangleof90°.
2. Pushandholdthesliderknob,andthenadjustthe
angleofthearmintherange“B”(90°to160°)in
thegure.
►Fig.17: 1. Lock lever 2.Sliderknob3.Arm
3. Securethelocklevertoxthearm.
►Fig.18: 1. Lock lever 2.Lock-oswitch
NOTICE: The lock-o switch is automatically
activated while the arm is being pivoted beyond
90°.
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION: These accessories or attachments
are recommended for use with your Makita tool
specied in this manual.Theuseofanyother
accessoriesorattachmentsmightpresentariskof
injurytopersons.Onlyuseaccessoryorattachment
foritsstatedpurpose.
Ifyouneedanyassistanceformoredetailsregard-
ingtheseaccessories,askyourlocalMakitaService
Center.
• Dustnozzleassembly
• Arm(6,9,13mm(1/4",3/8",1/2"))
• Abrasivebelts
• Dustcovercomplete
• Hosecomplete28
• Frontcus
• Makitagenuinebatteryandcharger
NOTE:Someitemsinthelistmaybeincludedinthe
toolpackageasstandardaccessories.Theymay
dierfromcountrytocountry.