Specific Safety Rules; Functional Description - Makita bo4901 Instruction Manual

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to sander safety rules. If you use this tool unsafely
or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal
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.
Always
use safety glasses or goggles.
Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT safety
glasses.
3.
Hold the tool firmly.
4.
Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
5.
This tool has not been waterproofed, so do not
use water on the workpiece surface.
6.
Ventilate your work area adequately when you
perform sanding operations.
7.
Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust
inhalation and skin contact. Follow material
supplier safety data.
8.
Use of this tool to sand some products, paints
and
wood
could
containing
hazardous
appropriate respiratory protection.
9.
Be sure that there are no cracks or breakage
on the pad before use. Cracks or breakage
may cause a personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in
this instruction manual may cause serious personal
injury.
GEB021-1
expose
user
to
dust
substances.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function on
the tool.
Switch action
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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 start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
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, then release it.
Speed adjusting dial
Use
For BO4900V only
CAUTION:
If the tool is operated continuously at low speeds,
the motor will get overloaded and heated up.
The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far
as 5 and back to 1. Do not force it past 5 or 1, or
the speed adjusting function may no longer work.
The tool speed can be infinitely adjusted between 4,000
and 10,000 orbits per minute by turning the speed
adjusting dial, which is marked 1 to 5. Higher speed is
obtained when the dial is turned in the direction of
number 5, lower speed is obtained when it is turned in
the direction of number 1. Adjust the desired tool speed
for the kind of work.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
4
1. Speed adjusting
1
2. Lock button
3. Switch trigger
2
3
dial

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