Specifications; Specific Safety Rules - Makita 9031 Instruction Manual

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1 Side grip can be pivoted
2 Side grip
3 Grip holder
4 Rear pulley
5 Front pulley

SPECIFICATIONS

Model
Belt size................................................ 30 mm x 533 mm
Belt speed ..................................... 200 m – 1,000 m/min.
Overall length ...................................................... 380 mm
Net weight .............................................................. 2.1 kg
• Due to our continuing programme of research and
development, the specifications herein are subject to
change without notice.
• Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.
Power supply
The tool should be connected only to a power supply of
the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and can
only be operated on single-phase AC supply. They are
double-insulated in accordance with European Standard
and can, therefore, also be used from sockets without
earth wire.
Safety hints
For your own safety, please refer to the enclosed Safety
instructions.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to belt sander safety rules. If you use this tool
unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious per-
sonal injury.
1. Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the cutting
tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal
parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.
2. Ventilate your work area adequately when you
perform sanding operations.
3. Some material contains chemicals which may be
toxic. Take caution to prevent working dust inha-
lation and skin contact. Follow material supplier
safety data.
4. Always use the correct dust mask/respirator for
the material and application you are working
with.
5. Always use safety glasses or goggles. Ordinary
eye or sun glasses are NOT safety glasses.
6. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
7. Make sure the belt is not contacting the work8
piece 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.
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Explanation of general view
6 Arrow
7 Lock button
8 Switch trigger
9 Speed adjusting dial
10 Nozzle cap
WARNING:
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in
9031
this instruction manual may cause serious personal
injury.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Installing side grip (Fig. 1)
For your own safety, always use the side grip. Install it on
the grip holder. The side grip can be pivoted for easy
operation.
Installing or removing abrasive belt (Fig. 2 & 3)
Important:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before installing or removing the belt.
Loop the belt over the front pulley. Hold the tool as shown
in Fig. 2 and press down on the front pulley so that you
can slip the other end over the rear pulley.
NOTE:
The arrow on the inside of the belt and that on the rear
pulley must be in the same direction.
Switching ON and OFF (Fig. 4)
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CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF"
position when released.
To switch on, press the trigger. To switch off, release the
trigger.
Continuous running (Fig. 4)
Press the trigger and at the same time push the lock but-
ton. To stop this lock position, press the trigger and
release it.
Speed adjusting dial (Fig. 5)
The belt running speed can be adjusted between 200 m/min.
and 1,000 m/min. by turning the adjusting dial. The dial is
marked 1 (lowest speed) to 6 (full speed).
Operation
Hold the tool firmly with both hands. Press the belt only
lightly on the workpiece. Excessive pressure may dam-
age the belt and shorten tool life.
Dust extraction (Fig. 6 & 7)
Open the nozzle cap. Connect a hose of vacuum cleaner/
dust collector to the nozzle.
NOTE:
Always close the nozzle cap when the vacuum cleaner/
dust collector is not connected to the nozzle.
11 Nozzle
12 Vacuum cleaner
13 Limit mark
14 Brush holder cap
15 Screwdriver