Functional Description - Makita 9031 Bedienungsanleitung

5. Always use safety glasses or goggles. Ordinary
eye or sun glasses are NOT safety glasses.
Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
6.
7. Make sure the belt is not contacting the work-
piece before the switch is turned on.
8. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
9.
only when hand-held.
10. This tool has not been waterproofed, so do not
use water on the workpiece surface.
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: 1. Lock button 2. Switch trigger
CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
that the switch trigger actuates properly and
returns to the "OFF" position when released.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger, push
in the lock button and then release the switch trigger.
To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch
trigger fully, and then release it.
Speed adjusting dial
The belt speed can be infinitely adjusted between 3.3 m
and 16.6 m per second by turning the speed adjusting
dial to a given number setting from 1 to 6.
Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in the
direction of number 6, lower speed is obtained when it
is turned in the direction of number 1. Select the proper
speed for the workpiece to be sanded.
CAUTION:
• The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as
far as 6 and back to 1. Do not force it past 6 or
1, or the speed adjusting function may no longer
work.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Installing side grip
For your own safety, always use the side grip. Install
it by screwing it firmly on the grip holder. The side grip
can be pivoted for easy operation.
► Fig.2: 1. Side grip 2. Grip holder
Installing or removing abrasive belt
► Fig.3: 1. Rear pulley 2. Front pulley
Loop the belt over the front pulley. Hold the tool as
shown in the figure and press down to retract the front
pulley so that you can slip the other end of the belt over
the rear pulley. When pressing down the tool, be careful
not to allow the front pulley to turn unexpectedly, caus-
ing you to lose control of the tool.
NOTE:
• The arrow on the inside of the belt and that
marked on the rear pulley must point in the
same direction.
► Fig.4: 1. Arrow
Connecting to Makita vacuum
cleaner
CAUTION:
• Always close the nozzle cap when the vacuum
cleaner is not connected to the nozzle. Never
insert your finger into the nozzle.
Cleaner sanding operations can be performed by con-
necting the belt sander to Makita vacuum cleaner.
► Fig.5: 1. Nozzle cap 2. Nozzle
When connecting to Makita vacuum cleaner, an optional
hose 28 mm in inner diameter is necessary.
► Fig.6: 1. Nozzle 2. Hose 19 3. Hose of vacuum
cleaner 4. Vacuum cleaner
When connecting to Makita dust collector (Model 420S),
the hose of the dust collector is not necessary. You can
connect the belt sander directly to the optional hose 28.
► Fig.7: 1. Nozzle 2. Hose 19 3. Dust collector
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