Belt Sander Safety Warnings; Functional Description; Adjusting Belt Tracking - Makita M9400 Instruction Manual

8. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry,
clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery
handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for
safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
When using the tool, do not wear cloth work
9.
gloves which may be entangled. The entangle-
ment of cloth work gloves in the moving parts may
result in personal injury.
Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
1.
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
2. Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.

BELT SANDER SAFETY WARNINGS

1. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, because the sanding surface may
contact its own cord. Cutting a "live" wire may
make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live"
and could give the operator an electric shock.
2. Ventilate your work area adequately when you
perform sanding operations.
3. Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhala-
tion and skin contact. Follow material supplier
safety data.
4. Always use the correct dust mask/respirator
for the material and application you are work-
ing 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 work-
piece before the switch is turned on.
Keep hands away from rotating parts.
8.
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.
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.
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: 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock button
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, and then release the
switch trigger.
To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch
trigger fully, and then release it.
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 belt
► Fig.2: 1. Lever
Pull the lever all the way out and install the belt over the
rollers, and then return the lever to the original position.
CAUTION:
• When installing the belt, make sure that the
direction of the arrow on the back of the belt
corresponds to the one on the tool itself.
► Fig.3
Installing or removing step
► Fig.4: 1. Step 2. Knob
Using step with the tool turned upside down allows
sanding another way of use. Remove the knob and then
place the step on the place the knob was seated and
secure it with knob.

Adjusting belt tracking

► Fig.5: 1. Adjusting knob
While the belt is running, use the adjusting knob to cen-
ter the belt tracking. Failure to do so can result in frayed
belt edges and wear on the sander frame.
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