Installing and removing dust bag
Optional accessory
Attach the dust bag over the tapered dust spout at the
back end of the motor housing. Put the dust inlet of the
bag onto the dust spout as far as it will go to avoid it
from coming off during operation.
► Fig.18: 1. Dust spout 2. Dust inlet 3. Dust bag
NOTICE:
Do not hold the dust bag when carry-
ing the tool. Otherwise, the tool may fall and be
damaged.
NOTE: To ensure optimal dust collecting, empty the
dust bag when it becomes filled to approximately half
of its capacity.
Remove the dust bag from the tool and remove the
dust nozzle. Then gently shake or tap the dust bag
to empty.
► Fig.19: 1. Dust nozzle
Installing and removing dust box
Optional accessory
Attach the dust box over the tapered dust spout at the
back end of the motor housing. Put the dust inlet onto
the dust spout as far as it will go to avoid it from coming
off during operation.
► Fig.20: 1. Dust spout 2. Dust inlet 3. Dust nozzle
4. Dust box
NOTICE:
Do not hold the dust box when carry-
ing the tool. Otherwise, the tool may fall and be
damaged.
NOTE: To ensure optimal dust collecting, empty the
dust box when it becomes filled to approximately half
of its capacity.
1.
Remove the dust box from the tool.
2.
Detach the dust nozzle from the box while
pressing and holding the locking latches on both
sides of the box.
3.
Gently shake or tap the dust box to empty.
Replacing paper filter
NOTICE:
Be aware to align the logos on all the
dust box, paper filter and dust nozzle in a consis-
tent 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.21: 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 paper filter out of the dust box while
pulling the outer bottom edge of the cardboard opening
free from the lower hooking tab.
► Fig.22: 1. Paper filter 2. Cardboard opening
3. Upper hooking tab 4. Lower hooking tab
5. Dust box
5.
Replace a paper 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.23: 1. Paper 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.24: 1. Dust nozzle 2. Dust box 3. Locking latch
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 hose 28 mm or a combination of
the front cuff 22 and hose provided with the cleaner to
establish a connection.
► Fig.25: 1. Dust spout 2. Front cuff 3. Hose
4. Vacuum cleaner
OPERATION
Sanding operation
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the workpiece
is secured firmly.
NOTICE:
Never run the tool without the abrasive
paper. You may seriously damage the pad.
NOTICE:
Never force the tool. Excessive pressure
may decrease the sanding efficiency, damage the
abrasive paper and/or shorten tool life.
Hold the tool firmly. Turn the tool on and wait until it
attains full speed. Then gently place the tool on the
workpiece surface. A finishing sander is generally used
to remove only a small amount of material at a time.
Since the quality of the surface is more important than
the amount of stock removed, do not bear down on the
tool. Keep the base flush with the workpiece at all times.
► Fig.26
You can sand the material with upper and down side of
the pad when you sand with the triangular/rectangular
pad. It is convenient when you sand an object such as
louver.
► Fig.27
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