Sanding Operation - Makita DBO180 Instruction Manual

Removing and reinstalling the skirt
CAUTION:
Do not use the tool without the skirt.
Otherwise dust is scattered all over.
You can choose one of 12 directions of the skirt in
accordance with your purpose.
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► 1 . Skirt 2. Screw
To remove the skirt, remove the screw and remove the
skirt with slightly opening it for both sides.
► 1 . Skirt
To reinstall the skirt, install it with slightly opening it for
both sides. And fasten the screw.
CAUTION:
Do not set the skirt other than
the designated angle. Otherwise the tool may be
damaged.
OPERATION
WARNING:
in contact with the workpiece, it may cause an injury
to operator.

Sanding operation

CAUTION:
• Never run the tool without the abrasive disc. You
may seriously damage the pad.
• Never force the tool. Excessive pressure may
decrease the sanding efficiency, damage the
abrasive disc or shorten tool life.
• Using the tool with the pad edge contacting the
workpiece may damage the pad.
Hold the tool firmly. Turn the tool on and wait until it
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attains full speed. Then gently place the tool on the
workpiece surface. Keep the pad flush with the work-
piece and apply slight pressure on the tool.
CAUTION:
during the loaded operation, but it may rotate counter-
clockwise during the no-load operation.
Polishing operation (optional)
CAUTION:
• Use only a Makita genuine sponge pad, felt pad
or wool pad (optional accessories).
• Always operate the tool at low speed to prevent
work surfaces from heating abnormally.
• Never force the tool. Excessive pressure may
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decrease the polishing efficiency and cause
motor overload, resulting in tool malfunction.
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Never switch on the tool when it is
The sanding pad rotates clockwise