Maintenance; Operation - Makita 9032 Instruction Manual

ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Installing or removing abrasive belt
► Fig.4: 1. Arm 2. Abrasive belt 3. Cam lever 4. Rear
pulley
Pull the cam lever all the way out. Install the belt over
the rear pulley, and slip the belt over the front pulley,
with the belt pulled out to the front arm. Return the cam
lever to the original position.
Adjusting belt tracking
► Fig.5: 1. Arm 2. Adjusting dial
Switch on the tool and make sure that the belt is aligned
properly.
Use the adjusting dial to center the belt tracking. Turn
the adjusting dial clockwise to incline the arm to the
right, or counterclockwise to incline it to the left.
Connecting to Makita vacuum
cleaner
► Fig.6: 1. Dust nozzle 2. Hose 28 3. Hose of vacuum
cleaner 4. 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.
Open the nozzle cap, and install the dust nozzle.
Connect the hose of a vacuum cleaner to the dust
nozzle.
When connecting to Makita vacuum cleaner, an optional
hose 28 mm in inner diameter is necessary.
► Fig.7: 1. Dust nozzle 2. Hose 28 3. Dust collector

OPERATION

Hold the tool firmly with both hands. Turn the tool on
and wait until it attains full speed. Gently apply the tool
to the workpiece surface and move the tool forward
and back. Press the belt only lightly on the workpiece.
Excessive pressure may damage the belt and shorten
tool life.
Always use "A" range of the belt to sand the workpiece.
"A" range
1. Flat shoe
► Fig.8
► Fig.9
CAUTION:
• Secure the workpiece with clamps, etc. if there
is any possibility of it moving during the work
operations.
• The tool should not already be in contact with
the workpiece surface when you turn the tool
on or off. Otherwise a poor sanding finish, dam-
age to the belt or loss of control of the tool may
result.
• When working with the tool, be very careful to
avoid any contact of the tool and belt with any
part of your body or anyone or anything near
you.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspec-
tion or maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks
may result.
Replacing carbon brushes
► Fig.10: 1. Limit mark
Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace them when they are worn down to the limit
mark. Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in
the holders. Both carbon brushes should be replaced at
the same time. Use only identical carbon brushes.
Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps.
Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones
and secure the brush holder caps.
► Fig.11: 1. Brush holder cap 2. Screwdriver
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be per-
formed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.
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