Replacing filter
NOTICE:
Be aware to align the logos on all the
dust box, filter and dust nozzle in a consistent
orientation when reassembling components.
1.
Remove the dust box from the tool.
2.
Detach the dust nozzle from the box while press-
ing and holding the locking latches on both sides of the
box.
► Fig.16: 1. Dust nozzle 2. Dust box 3. Locking latch
3.
Hold the inner top edge of the cardboard opening,
and pull it off downwards to disengage the outer top
edge of the cardboard opening from the upper hooking
tab on the lip of the dust box.
4.
Take the filter out of the dust box while pulling the
outer bottom edge of the cardboard opening free from
the lower hooking tab.
► Fig.17: 1. Filter 2. Cardboard opening 3. Upper
hooking tab 4. Lower hooking tab 5. Dust
box
5.
Replace a filter by engaging the bottom edge of
the cardboard opening in the lower hooking tab and
push the top edge inwards until it clips into the upper
hooking tab .
► Fig.18: 1. Filter 2. Cardboard opening 3. Upper
hooking tab 4. Lower hooking tab 5. Dust
box
6.
Snap the dust nozzle into place while pressing
and holding the locking latches on both sides of the dust
box.
► Fig.19: 1. Dust nozzle 2. Dust box 3. Locking latch
Installing and removing front grip
Installation
Install the front grip to the tool before operation, if they
are separately included in the package.
Insert the end of the front grip into the slot on the motor
housing, aligning the outlines of the grip end with those
of the slot.
Push and hold the front grip firmly towards the housing
and rotate it 90 degrees with its gripping surface facing
upwards.
► Fig.20: 1. Front grip 2. Slot 3. Motor housing
4. Gripping surface
CAUTION:
After assembly, pull the front grip
to check if it is securely attached together.
NOTICE:
Make sure to push the front grip fully
into the slot end and keep it positioned where it is
while rotating the front grip. Failure to do so may
cause damage to the tool.
Uninstallation
By removing the detachable front grip, sanding opera-
tion in tight, confined and hard-to-reach areas can be
performed effectively.
Push and hold the front grip firmly towards the motor
housing and rotate it 90 degrees to either the left or
right. Then pull it apart from the tool.
Connecting with vacuum cleaner
Optional accessory
When you wish to perform clean sanding operation, connect
a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool. Use either an optional
horse 28 mm or a combination of front cuffs 22 and hose
provided with the cleaner to establish a connection.
► Fig.21: 1. Dust spout 2. Front cuffs 3. Hose
4. Vacuum cleaner
Installing and removing battery protector
Optional accessory
The battery protector is intended for protecting the
workpiece and battery.
► Fig.22: 1. Battery protector
CAUTION:
Never hand hold a battery pro-
tector when carrying the tool from one area to
another or when holding the tool while not in use.
NOTE: The battery protector cannot be used with the
thin batteries, such as BL1815N and BL1820B.
To install the battery protector, follow the steps below.
1.
Insert the battery into the battery protector as
shown in the figure.
► Fig.23
2.
Push the battery into the battery protector so that the
bosses in the battery protector fit the holes on the battery.
► Fig.24: 1. Hole 2. Boss
3.
Make sure that the four corners are firmly hooked
with the battery protector.
► Fig.25
To remove the battery protector, unhook the four cor-
ners, and slowly pull out the battery from the battery
protector so that the bosses comes out of the holes on
the battery. While pulling the battery, hold the battery
and battery protector firmly.
OPERATION
Sanding operation
CAUTION:
Never run the tool without the
abrasive paper. You may seriously damage the pad.
CAUTION:
Never force the tool. Excessive
pressure may decrease the sanding efficiency, dam-
age the abrasive paper and/or shorten tool life.
Sanding open areas
1.
Hold the tool firmly with your both hands, one
hand on the handle and the other on the front grip.
2.
Turn the tool on and wait until it attains full speed.
3.
Gently place the tool on the workpiece surface.
4.
Keep the entire pad level and even with the sur-
face and apply slight pressure on the tool.
► Fig.26
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