Makita DBO380 Instruction Manual page 8

Changing the tool speed
The orbital speed can be changed in three modes, that is, high,
medium and low depending on the application and workload.
Press the power/speed select button to switch speed mode.
Fig.4
► 1. Power/speed select button
Speed settings table
Speed level Orbital per minute
3 (High) 12,000 min
2 (Medium) 8,000 min
1 (Low) 4,000 min
NOTICE:
If the tool is operated continuously
at low speeds for a long time, the motor will get
overloaded, resulting in tool malfunction.
NOTICE:
Select an appropriate speed range for
your sanding operations to avoid overheating
and melting the workpiece. Sanding at high orbital
speed may heat workpiece and melt it at the point of
contact.
Electronic function
The tool is equipped with the electronic function for
easy operation.
Constant speed control
This function serves a constant orbital speed to obtain
fine finish.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Installing and removing abrasive
paper
CAUTION:
Always make sure that a sheet of
abrasive paper is installed securely before use.
The paper may otherwise be loosened, removed
easily and subject to slippage, resulting in uneven
sanding operation.
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Using abrasive paper supplied with tool
1. Push and hold down the clamp lever on either front
or rear end of the pad, and slide it away from the stopper
so the clamp is released from its fastened position.
2.
Pull the clamp lever outwards as far as possible to
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create a space between the clamp and side wall of the
sanding base in which one end of abrasive paper can
be inserted.
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Fig.5
► 1. Clamp lever 2. Stopper 3. Clamp 4. Sanding base
5. Pad
3.
Place a sheet of abrasive paper over the pad,
aligning the dust-suction holes in the paper with those
in the pad.
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Fig.6
► 1. Abrasive paper 2. Pad 3. Dust-suction hole
4. Slip one end of the abrasive paper into the space
between the clamp and sanding base.
5. Set the clamp lever back in a locked position so
the end of abrasive paper is clamped securely.
6.
Release the clamp on the other end, and have the
other end of abrasive paper ready to be clamped.
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