Functional Description; Sander Safety Warnings - Makita 9046 Instruction Manual

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Tomoyasu Kato
Makita Corporation
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,
Anjo, Aichi, 446-8502, JAPAN
General Power Tool Safety
Warnings
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for
future reference.

SANDER SAFETY WARNINGS

1. Always use safety glasses or goggles.
Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT safety
glasses.
2. Hold the tool firmly.
3. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
4. This tool has not been waterproofed, so do not
use water on the workpiece surface.
5. Ventilate your work area adequately when you
perform sanding operations.
6. Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust
inhalation and skin contact. Follow material
supplier safety data.
7. Use of this tool to sand some products, paints
and wood could
containing hazardous
appropriate respiratory protection.
8. 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:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or
failure to follow the safety rules stated in this
instruction manual may cause serious personal
injury.
30.1.2009
Director
expose user
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
Fig.1
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.
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.
Front grip
Fig.2
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The front grip position can be changed in 90° increments.
Pull the front grip and rotate it to the desired position.
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 paper
For conventional type of abrasive paper with
pre-punched holes (standard equipment):
Turn the clamp lever counterclockwise. Insert the paper
end into the clamper, aligning the holes in the paper with
those in the pad. Then return the clamp lever to the
original position to secure the paper. Repeat the same
process for the other end of the tool, maintaining the
proper paper tension.
to dust
Use
3
003307
Fig.3
For the velcro type of abrasive paper (accessory)
Fig.4
Remove all dirt or foreign matter from the pad. Attach the
paper to the pad, aligning the holes in the paper with
those in the pad.
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1. Conventional
1
type of abrasive
2
paper
2. Clamp lever
3. Pad
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