Operation - Makita DPV300 Instruction Manual

NOTE: Regularly clean the accessories and spindle
to remove dust and debris. Wipe the components
clean with a cloth dampened in soapy water if
necessary.
Hook-and-loop system
Press in the shaft lock to prevent spindle rotation, and
thread the backing pad into the spindle. Hand tighten
securely.
► Fig.7: 1. Shaft lock 2. Spindle 3. Backing pad
To remove the backing pad, follow the installation pro-
cedure in reverse.
Twist-on/twist-off system
Screw the backing pad onto the adapter. Then thread
the other end of the adapter into the spindle while
pressing in the shaft lock. Hand tighten securely.
► Fig.8: 1. Backing pad 2. Adapter 3. Shaft lock
4. Spindle
To remove the backing pad, follow the installation pro-
cedure in reverse.
Installing and removing
polishing pad
CAUTION:
Only use the hook-and-loop sys-
tem pads for polishing.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the pad and
backing pad are aligned and securely attached.
Otherwise the pad will cause an excessive vibration
which may cause loss of control or the pad may be
thrown out from the tool.
Remove all dirt and foreign matter from the hook-and-
loop system of a pad and backing pad. Attach the pad to
the backing pad so that their edges are aligned.
To remove the pad from the backing pad, just pull up
from its edge.
► Fig.9: 1. Pad 2. Backing pad
Installing abrasive disc
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
Only use the twist-on/twist-off
system discs for sanding.
Disc selection
CAUTION:
The outside diameter of accessory
must be within the capacity rating of the power
tool.
CAUTION:
The rated speed of accessory
must be equal or higher than the maximum speed
marked on the power tool.
Always use the correct sized wheel that is made from
appropriate abrasive materials with the right grit size for
your job.
Abrasive disc materials
Abrasive materials Basic features
Aluminum Oxide
Alumina Zirconium
Ceramic
Grit size
Grit
24/36 (coarse)
60/80
120 (fine)
Installing and removing abrasive disc
CAUTION:
Make sure that the backing pad is
secured properly. Loose attachment will run out of
balance and cause an excessive vibration which may
cause loss of control.
Remove all dirt and foreign matter from the backing
pad. Thread an abrasive disc onto the backing pad
while pressing in the shaft lock. Hand tighten securely.
To remove the disc from the backing pad, follow the
installation procedure in reverse.
► Fig.10: 1. Abrasive disc 2. Backing pad

OPERATION

CAUTION:
Only use Makita genuine pads for
polishing.
CAUTION:
Only use Makita genuine abrasive
disc for sanding (optional accessories).
CAUTION:
Make sure the work material is secured
and stable. Falling object may cause personal injury.
CAUTION:
Hold the tool firmly with one hand
on the switch handle and the other hand on the
side grip when performing the tool.
CAUTION:
Do not run the tool at high load over
an extended time period. It may result in tool malfunc-
tion which causes electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to touch the rotating part.
CAUTION:
Before operating the tool, make sure
that the side grip or caps are not loose. If the side grip or
caps are loose, the front cover may fall and cause an injury.
9 ENGLISH
Practical
applications
Best for steel, stain- Fast sanding
less steel and met- Most metal jobs
als. Single crystal
abrasive material
with high tenacity
and durability.
Best for INOX and Removing paint
metals. Extremely from cars and
sharp and hard boats, etc.
abrasive material
with high durability.
Best for INOX, General metal work
metals and non-fer-
rous materials.
Extremely sharp
and high resistant
to shock/heat/wear.
Practical applications
Heavy stock removal
Medium stock removal
Finishing