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30.1.2009
000230
Tomoyasu Kato
Director
Makita Corporation
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,
Anjo, Aichi, 446-8502, JAPAN
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.
GEB021-4
SANDER SAFETY WARNINGS
1. Always use safety glasses or goggles.
Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT safety
glasses.
2. Hold the tool firmly.
3. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
4. This tool has not been waterproofed, so do
not use water on the workpiece surface.
5. Ventilate your work area adequately when you
perform sanding operations.
6. Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust
inhalation and skin contact. Follow material
supplier safety data.
7. Use of this tool to sand some products, paints
and wood could expose user to dust
containing hazardous substances. Use
appropriate respiratory protection.
8. Be sure that there are no cracks or breakage
on the pad before use. Cracks or breakage
may cause a personal injury.
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 tool is switched off.
To start the tool, press the " I " side of the switch. To
stop the tool, press the " O " side of the switch.
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 paper
NOTE:
Use Makita hook-and-loop sandpaper with this sander.
To attach the sandpaper:
Fig.2
Fig.3
Fig.4
1. Set the tool upside down so that the pad is on top.
2. Position the sandpaper to fit the shape of the
base. Be sure to align the holes on the sandpaper
with the holes on the pad (the dust will be sucked
into these holes; it is therefore important to leave
them open).
3. Press the paper firmly over the pad.
To remove the sandpaper:
1. Set the tool upside down so that the sandpaper is
on top.
2. Grasping one corner of the sandpaper, peel it
from the pad.
NOTE:
• If the sandpaper is in good condition, save it for
further use.
When sanding in narrow, hard-to-reach areas (e.g.,
shutters, blinds, louvers), attach the cone-shaped
abrasive papers to the end of the pad (bottom and top).
To sand the end of thin materials, fold the abrasive
paper and attach to the side of the pad as shown in the
figures.