Makita PW5001C User manual

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IMPORTANT: Read Before Using.
Stone Polisher
PW5001C
006130

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
SPECIFICATIONS
Model PW5001C
Spindle thread M14 or M16
Pad diameter Max. 100 mm
Rated speed (n) / No load speed (n0) 2,000 - 4,000 min-1
Overall length 313 mm
Net weight 2.3 kg
• Due to our continuing programme of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice.
• Specifications may differ from country to country.
• Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003
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Symbols
The following show the symbols used for the equipment.
Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.
･Read instruction manual.
･Wear safety glasses.
･Only for EU countries
Do not dispose of electric equipment
together with household waste material!
In observance of European Directive
2002/96/EC on waste electric and
electronic equipment and its
implementation in accordance with
national law, electric equipment that
have reached the end of their life must
be collected separately and returned to
an environmentally compatible recycling
facility.
ENE057-1
Intended use
The tool is intended for surface work with natural stone.
ENF001-1
Power supply
The tool should be connected only to a power supply of
the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and can
only be operated on single-phase AC supply. This tool
should be grounded while in use to protect the operator
from electric shock. Use only three-wire extension cords
which have three-prong grounding-type plugs and
three-pole receptacles which accept the tool's plug.
GEA005-3
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.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
Work area safety
1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools
create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3. Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
Electrical safety
4. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
5. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
7. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
8. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
9. If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device

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(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces
the risk of electric shock.
10. Use of power supply via a RCD with a rated
residual current of 30mA or less is always
recommended.
Personal safety
11. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
12. Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
13. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with
your finger on the switch or energising power tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
14. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
15. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
16. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.
17.
If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used.
Use of
dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
Power tool use and care
18. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
19. Do not use the power tool if the switch does
not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
20. Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
21. Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions to
operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
22. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
23. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
24. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use of the power
tool for operations different from those intended
could result in a hazardous situation.
Service
25. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
26. Follow instruction for lubricating and
changing accessories.
27. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.
GEB063-4
STONE POLISHER SAFETY
WARNINGS
Safety Warnings Common for Polishing Operation:
1. This power tool is intended to function as a
polisher. Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and specifications
provided with this power tool. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
2. Operations such as grinding, sanding, wire
brushing or cutting-off are not
recommended to be performed with this
power tool. Operations for which the power tool
was not designed may create a hazard and cause
personal injury.
3. Do not use accessories which are not
specifically designed and recommended by
the tool manufacturer. Just because the
accessory can be attached to your power tool, it
does not assure safe operation.
4. The rated speed of the accessory must be at
least equal to the maximum speed marked on
the power tool. Accessories running faster than

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their rated speed can break and fly apart.
5.
The outside diameter and the thickness of your
accessory must be within the capacity rating of
your power tool.
Incorrectly sized accessories
cannot be adequately guarded or controlled.
6. The arbour size of backing pads or any other
accessory must properly fit the spindle of the
power tool. Accessories with arbour holes that do
not match the mounting hardware of the power
tool will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and
may cause loss of control.
7. Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each
use inspect the accessory such as backing
pad for cracks. If power tool or accessory is
dropped, inspect for damage or install an
undamaged accessory. After inspecting and
installing an accessory, position yourself and
bystanders away from the plane of the rotating
accessory and run the power tool at maximum
no-load speed for one minute. Damaged
accessories will normally break apart during this
test time.
8. Wear personal protective equipment.
Depending on application, use face shield,
safety goggles or safety glasses. As
appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing
protectors, gloves and workshop apron
capable of stopping small abrasive or
workpiece fragments. The eye protection must
be capable of stopping flying debris generated by
various operations . The dust mask or respirator
must be capable of filtrating particles generated by
your operation. Prolonged exposure to high
intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
9. Keep bystanders a safe distance away from
work area. Anyone entering the work area
must wear personal protective equipment.
Fragments of workpiece or of a broken accessory
may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate
area of operation.
10. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory may contact
hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting
accessory contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and
could give the operator an electric shock.
11. Position the cord clear of the spinning
accessory. If you lose control, the cord may be cut
or snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled
into the spinning accessory.
12. Never lay the power tool down until the
accessory has come to a complete stop. The
spinning accessory may grab the surface and pull
the power tool out of your control.
13. Do not run the power tool while carrying it at
your side. Accidental contact with the spinning
accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the
accessory into your body.
14. Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The
motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing
and excessive accumulation of powdered metal
may cause electrical hazards.
15. Do not operate the power tool near flammable
materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.
Kickback and Related Warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged
rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or any other accessory.
Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating
accessory which in turn causes the uncontrolled power
tool to be forced in the direction opposite of the
accessory’s rotation at the point of the binding.
For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched
by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel that is entering
into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the
material causing the wheel to climb out or kick out. The
wheel may either jump toward or away from the operator,
depending on direction of the wheel’s movement at the
point of pinching. Abrasive wheels may also break under
these conditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be
avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.
a) Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and
position your body and arm to allow you to
resist kickback forces. Always use auxiliary
handle, if provided, for maximum control over
kickback or torque reaction during start-up.
The operator can control torque reactions or
kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.
b) Never place your hand near the rotating
accessory. Accessory may kickback over your
hand.
c) Do not position your body in the area where
power tool will move if kickback occurs.
Kickback will propel the tool in direction opposite to
the wheel’s movement at the point of snagging.
d) Use special care when working corners,
sharp edges etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging
the accessory. Corners, sharp edges or bouncing
have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory and
cause loss of control or kickback.
e) Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving
blade or toothed saw blade. Such blades create
frequent kickback and loss of control
Safety Warnings Specific for Stone Polishing
Operations:
16. a) Do not use excessively oversized abrasive
disc. Follow manufacturers recommendations,
when selecting abrasive disc. Larger abrasive

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disc extending beyond the pad presents a
laceration hazard and may cause snagging,
tearing of the disc or kickback.
Additional safety warnings:
17.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protection should be provided on the circuit(s)
or outlet(s) to be used for the tool. Receptacles
are available having built-in GFCI protection
and may be used for this measure of safety.
18. For additional protection against electric
shock, be sure to WEAR RUBBER GLOVES
AND RUBBER BOOTS during operation.
19.
When using the water feed, be careful not to let
water get into the motor. If water runs into the
motor, an electric shock hazard may result.
20. PROPER GROUNDING. This tool should be
grounding while in use to protect the operator
from electric shock.
21. EXTENSION CORDS. Use only three-wire
extension cords which have three-prong
grounding-type plugs and three-pole
receptacles which accept the tool’s plug.
Replace or repair damaged or worn cord
immediately.
22. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
23. Always be sure that the tool is switched off
and unplugged or that the battery cartridge is
removed before carrying out any work on the
tool.
24. Check that the workpiece is properly
supported.
25. Pay attention that the wheel continues to
rotate after the tool is switched off.
26. Do not use the tool on any materials
containing asbestos.
27. Ensure that ventilation openings are kept clear
when working in dusty conditions. If it should
become necessary to clear dust, first
disconnect the tool from the mains supply
( use non metallic objects ) and avoid
damaging internal parts.
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.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
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The tool is equipped with either of Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) illustrated.
Connect the tool to a power supply and test the Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) before using the tool.
Push the RESET (R) button and confirm that the pilot
lamp lights. Push the TEST (T) button and confirm that
the pilot lamp goes out. Push the RESET (R) button
again to use the tool.
WARNING:
• Do not use the tool if the pilot lamp does not go out
when the TEST (T) button is pushed.
Shaft lock
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CAUTION:
• Never actuate the shaft lock when the spindle is
moving. The tool may be damaged.
Press the shaft lock to prevent spindle rotation when
installing or removing accessories.
1. Shaft lock
2. Cover
1. Pilot lamp
2. RESET (R)
button
3. TEST (T) button

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Switch action
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CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
that the slide switch actuates properly and returns
to the "OFF" position when the rear of the slide
switch is depressed.
To start the tool, slide the slide switch toward the "I (ON)"
position. For continuous operation, press the front of the
slide switch to lock it.
To stop the tool, press the rear of the slide switch, then
slide it toward the "O (OFF)" position.
Speed adjusting dial
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The rotating speed can be changed by turning the speed
adjusting dial to a given number setting from 1 to 5.
Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in the
direction of number 5. And lower speed is obtained when
it is turned in the direction of number 1.
Refer to the table for the relationship between the number
settings on the dial and the approximate rotating speed.
Number RPM(min
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1 2,000
2 2,500
3 3,000
4 3,500
5 4,000
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CAUTION:
• If the tool is operated continuously at low speeds,
the motor will get overloaded and heated up.
• The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far
as 5 and back to 1. Do not force it past 5 or 1, or the
speed adjusting function may no longer work.
Electronic function
Constant speed control
Possible to get fine finish, because the rotating speed is
kept constant even under the loaded condition.
Additionally, when the load on the tool exceeds
admissible levels, power to the motor is reduced to
protect the motor from overheating. When the load
returns to admissible levels, the tool will operate as
normal.
Soft start feature
Soft start because of suppressed starting shock.
Opening or closing of water lever
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B
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To keep the lever on the tool for water flow open, turn it to
the position A where the water passage will be ready.
Return it to the position B to close.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Installing side grip (handle)
004733
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the side grip is installed
securely before operation.
Screw the side grip securely on the position of the tool as
shown in the figure.
Remove one of the screws which secure gear housing
and head cover, then screw the side grip on the tool.
1. Lever
2. Open
3. Close
1. Speed adjusting
dial
1. Slide switch
2. Cover

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Installing or removing abrasive disc
(optional accessory)
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Remove all dirt or foreign matter from the pad. Screw the
pad onto the spindle with pressing the shaft lock. Attach
the disc to the pad so carefully that the edges of disc and
pad overlap each other without protruding.
To remove the abrasive disc, pull off its edge from the
pad.
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OPERATION
Polishing operation
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WARNING:
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, check the tool's
water supply system to ensure there is no damage
to the seals ("O" rings) or hoses. A damaged water
supply system may result in abnormal water flow to
the tool which could be dangerous.
CAUTION:
• Always wear safety goggles or a face shield during
operation.
• Never switch on the tool when it is in contact with
the workpiece, it may cause an injury to operator.
• Never run the tool without the abrasive disc. You
may seriously damage the pad.
• Be sure to feed water to the abrasive disc during
operation. Failure to do so may cause breakage to
the tool.
• The maximum permitted pressure of water supply
is 7 bar.
Make sure that the cock is closed. Connect the hose to
the tool. Make sure that water comes out when the water
lever is opened.
Hold the tool firmly. Turn the tool on and then apply the
abrasive disc to the workpiece.
Apply slight pressure only. Excessive pressure will result
in poor performance and premature wear to abrasive
disc.
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.
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The tool and its air vents have to be kept clean. Regularly
clean the tool's air vents or whenever the vents start to
become obstructed.
1. Exhaust vent
2. Inhalation vent
1. Cover
1. Abrasive disc
2. Pad
3. Spindle
4. Cover
1. Head cover
2. Side grip
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Replacing dust cover brush (Accessory)
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Replace the brush on the dust cover shortly after its tip is
damaged. To replace the brush, slide it in the direction of
arrow as shown in the figure.
The dust cover is used to reduce the risk of dust intrusion
into tool body. Be sure to use the tool with the dust cover
in place when operating. Should it be damaged, replace
it with new one without fail.
Long use and operation of the tool using much water
causes buildup of dust inside the tool. To maintain the
product safety and operate the tool with high efficiency,
always check the exhaust vent at the back of tool.
When you find buildup of dust in that area, ask Makita
service center for cleaning inside of the tool. Never
disassemble or clean the inside of the tool by yourself.
Early request for cleaning is recommended at all times.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other
maintenance or adjustment should be performed by
Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita
replacement parts.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
• These accessories or attachments are
recommended for use with your Makita tool
specified in this manual. The use of any other
accessories or attachments might present a risk of
injury to persons. Only use accessory or
attachment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
• Abrasive discs
• Side grip
• Rubber pad
NOTE:
• Some items in the list may be included in the tool
package as standard accessories. They may differ
from country to country.

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