Additional Safety Rules; Maintenance - Makita 9031 Instruction Manual

19. Stay alert
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate tool when you are tired.
20. Check damaged parts
Before further use of the tool, a guard or other
part that is damaged should be carefully checked
to determine that it will operate properly and per-
form its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced by an authorized service center unless
otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction
manual. Have defective switches replaced by
and authorized service center. Do not use tool if
switch does not turn it on and off.
21. Warning
The use of any other accessory or attachment
other than recommended in this operating
instruction or the catalog may present a risk of
personal injury.
22. Have your tool repaired by an expert
This electric appliance is in accordance with the
relevant safety rules. Repairing of electric appli-
ances may be carried out only by experts other-
wise it may cause considerable danger for the
user.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

1. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an operation where the cutting tool
may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Con-
tact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts
of the tool "live" and shock the operator.
2. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
3. Make sure the belt is not contacting the work-
piece before the switch is turned on.
4. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
5. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
6. This tool has not been waterproofed, so do not
use water on the workpiece surface.
7. Ventilate your work area adequately when you
perform sanding operations.
8. Some material contains chemicals which may be
toxic. Take caution to prevent working dust inha-
lation and skin contact. Follow material supplier
safety data.
9. Always use the correct dust mask/respirator for
the material and application you are working
with.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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)
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.
ENB007-2
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.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Replacement of carbon brushes (Fig. 8 & 9)
Replace carbon brushes when they are worn down to the
limit mark. Both identical carbon brushes should be
replaced at the same time.
To maintain product safety and reliability, repairs, mainte-
nance or adjustment should be carried out by a Makita
Authorized Service Centre.
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