Functional Description - Makita 9032 Instruction Manual

6. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
7. Make sure the belt is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.
8. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
9. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
10. This tool has not been waterproofed, so do not
use water on the workpiece surface.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
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
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unplugged before adjusting or checking function on
the tool.
Adjusting arm inclination
The arm can be pivoted and fixed at any desired angle
within the "A" range according to the operating position
or the figure of the workpiece.
1
2
"A" range
001215
Loosen the lock lever by raising it. Pivot the arm to the
desired position, and secure the lock lever to fix the arm
firmly.
Replacing arm
By replacing the standard-equipped arm by optional one,
6 mm or 13 mm width belt can be used. Remove the arm
by loosening the screw that secures the arm. Insert the
arm that fits the belt to be used, and tighten the screw
firmly.
Fig.1
Switch action
Fig.2
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
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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.
1. Lock lever
2. Arm
4
For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger and
then push in the lock button.
To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch
trigger fully, and then release it.
Speed adjusting dial
Fig.3
The belt speed can be infinitely adjusted between 5 m
and 28 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
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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
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unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Installing or removing abrasive belt
Fig.4
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
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
CAUTION:
Always close the nozzle cap when the vacuum
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cleaner is not connected to the nozzle. Never
insert your finger into the nozzle.
Cleaner sanding operations can be performed by
connecting 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