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Installing or removing the extension
handle
Optional accessory
To install the extension handle, attach the extension
handletothetoolandsecureitwiththeknobrmly.Be
sure to insert the end of the tool into the holder of the
extension handle. To remove the extension handle,
perform the installation procedure in reverse.
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2
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►1. Extension handle 2.Knob3. Holder 4. End of tool
5. Mounting hole
WARNING: Use the mounting hole of the tool
only for attaching the extension handle.
Usingthemountingholeforanyotherpurposemay
cause an unexpected accident.
OPERATION
CAUTION: Only use Makita genuine pads for
sanding (optional accessories).
CAUTION: Make sure the work material is
secured and stable. Falling object may cause
personal injury.
CAUTION: Hold the tool rmly with one hand
on the switch handle and the other hand on the
front grip when operating the tool.
CAUTION: Do not run the tool at high load
over an extended time period.Itmayresultintool
malfunctionwhichcauseselectricshock,reand/or
seriousinjury.
CAUTION: Be careful not to touch the rotating
part.
NOTICE: Never force the tool. Excessive pressure
mayleadtodecreasedsandingeciency,damaged
pad, or shorten tool life.
NOTICE: Continuous operation at high speed
may damage work surface.
1. Positionthetoollightlyagainsttheworksurface.
Applylightpressureenoughtoalignthesandinghead
with the work surface.
2. Applyadditionalpressuretoengagethepad
on the work surface. Move the tool in an overlapping
patterninconstantmotiontosmooththedrywall
compound.
Operating the tool with the
extension handle
Optional accessory
CAUTION: Hold the tool rmly with one hand
on the switch handle and the other hand on the
extension handle when operating the tool with the
extension handle.
CAUTION: Take extra care for the footing and
balance when handling the tool with the extension
handle.