Operation - Makita PV001G Instruction Manual

Installing and removing wool bonnet
Optional accessory
Make sure that the rubber pad is
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secured properly. Loose attachment will run out of
balance and cause an excessive vibration which may
cause loss of control.
Never actuate the shaft lock when the
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spindle is moving. The tool may be damaged.
Regularly clean accessories and spin-
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dle to remove dust and debris. Wipe the compo-
nents clean with a cloth dampened in soapy water if
necessary.
► Fig.16: 1. Wool bonnet 2. Lock nut 3. Rubber pad
4. Spindle
Installing wool bonnet
Press in the shaft lock to prevent spindle rotation.
1.
2. Place the rubber pad over the spindle, passing
the spindle thread through the center hole of the rubber
pad.
3. Install the lock nut onto the spindle, and then
tighten it clockwise using the lock nut wrench to secure
the rubber pad firmly in place.
► Fig.17: 1. Shaft lock 2. Rubber pad 3. Lock nut
4. Lock nut wrench
4. Lay the wool bonnet down over the rubber pad
and cover up completely.
Turn the tool upside down. Pull the strings tight
5.
and tie a bow knot. Then tuck the knot and any loose
strings between the wool bonnet and the rubber pad.
► Fig.18: 1. Wool bonnet 2. Rubber pad 3. Strings
Removing wool bonnet
1. Untie the bow knot and gently remove the wool
bonnet from the rubber pad.
2. Loosen the lock nut counterclockwise with the lock
nut wrench while pressing in the shaft lock. Pull the lock
nut and rubber pad off the spindle.

OPERATION

Only use Makita genuine pads for
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polishing (optional accessories).
Be sure to hold the tool firmly with
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both hands, positioning one hand on the switch
handle and the other on the loop handle, side grip
or tool head.
Make sure that the loop handle or
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side grip is installed securely before operation.
Make sure the work material is
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secured and stable. Falling object may cause
personal injury.
Do not run the tool at high load
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over an extended time period. It may result in tool
malfunction which causes electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Be careful not to touch the rotating
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part.
Never force the tool. Excessive pressure
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may lead to decreased polishing efficiency, damaged
pad, or shorten tool life.
Continuous operation at high speed
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may damage work surface.
Polishing basics
Always wear safety glasses or a
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face shield during operation.
It is recommended that you have a trial
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run over an inconspicuous spot to find an appro-
priate workload.
► Fig.19
1. Make sure that the workpiece is properly sup-
ported and both hands are free to control the tool.
Hold the tool firmly with one hand on the switch
2.
handle and the other hand on the loop handle, side grip
or tool head.
Turn the tool on, letting the polishing wheel reach
3.
full speed. Then carefully enter into operation moving
the tool back and forth with steady pressure over the
workpiece surface.
NOTE: Keep the wool pad/bonnet at an angle of
about 15 degrees to the workpiece surface.
NOTE: Apply an even amount of gentle pressure over
the polishing wheel. Excessive pressure will result in
poor performance and premature wear to wool pad/
bonnet.
Having finished, switch the tool off and wait until
4.
the wheel has come to a complete stop before putting
the tool down.
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