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Changing pad
CAUTION: Make sure the new pad is installed
securely.Otherwisethepadmaycomeofffromthe
toolandcausepersonalinjury.
►Fig.10: 1.Randomorbitwithforcedrotationmode
2.Shaftlockbutton 3.Pad
Makitaoffersanextensiverangeofoptionalsupersoft,
softandhardpads.
Tochangethepad,performasfollows:
1. Usethechangeknobandchangethemodeinto
randomorbitwithforcedrotationmode.
2. Pressandholdtheshaftlockbutton,andremove
thepadbyturningthepadcounterclockwise.
3. Keepholdingtheshaftlockbutton,andinstalla
newpadbyturningthepadclockwisermly.
Dust nozzle
CAUTION: Make sure the bolt is securely
tightened after installing the dust nozzle.
Otherwisethedustnozzlemayfallandcauseper-
sonalinjury.
NOTICE: Do not carry the tool by the dust noz-
zle.Otherwisethetoolmaybedamaged.
Youcanremovethedustnozzleinaccordancewiththe
operation.
Toremovethedustnozzle,loosenthebolt,slightlyopen
theholderpart,andremovethedustnozzle.
Toinstallthedustnozzle,insertthemouthofthedust
nozzleintothedustoutletofthehousing,alignthe
tongueoftheholderpartwiththegrooveofthehousing,
andtightenthebolt.
►Fig.11: 1.Dustnozzle 2.Dustoutlet 3.Mouth
►Fig.12: 1.Holderpart 2.Bolt
Dust collection (optional accessory)
►Fig.13: 1.Frontcuffs24 2.Hose 3.Dustoutlet
IfaMakitahoseisused,youcanconnectthefrontcuffs
24tothedustoutletdirectly.
OPERATION
CAUTION: Only use Makita genuine abrasive
discs and pads for sander (optional accessories).
CAUTION: Never switch on the tool when it
is in contact with the workpiece, it may cause an
injury to operator.
CAUTION: Make sure the work material is
secured and not unstable. 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 (or side handle) when performing the
tool.
NOTICE: Be careful not to press down the shaft
lock button.Itmayshortentoollife.
NOTICE: Never force the tool. Excessivepressure
maydecreasethesanding/polishingefciency,dam-
agetheabrasivedisc/padorshortentoollife.
Sanding operation
NOTICE: Never run the tool without the abrasive
disc. You may seriously damage the pad.
►Fig.14
Holdthetoolrmly.Turnthetoolonandwaituntilit
attainsfullspeed.Thengentlyplacethetoolonthe
workpiecesurface.Keepthepadushwiththework-
pieceandapplyslightpressureonthetool.
Polishing operation
Optional accessory
NOTICE: Continuous operation at high speed
may damage work surface.
►Fig.15
1. Applyingwax
Usethespongepad.Applywaxtothespongepador
worksurface.Runthetoolatlowspeedtosmoothout
wax.
NOTE:First,waxanotconspicuousportionofthe
worksurfacetomakesurethatthetoolwillnot
scratchthesurfaceorresultinunevenwaxing.
2. Removingwax
Usethefeltpad.Runthetooltoremovewax.
3. Polishing
Applythewoolpadgentlytotheworksurface.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged 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.