Functional Description - Makita BO3710 Instruction Manual

This tool has not been waterproofed, so do not
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use water on the workpiece surface.
Ventilate your work area adequately when you
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perform sanding operations.
Some material contains chemicals which may be
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toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation and
skin contact. Follow material supplier safety data.
Use of this tool to sand some products, paints
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and wood could expose user to dust contain-
ing hazardous substances. Use appropriate
respiratory protection.
Be sure that there are no cracks or breakage
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on the pad before use. Cracks or breakage
may cause a personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or famil-
iarity 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. Lock button 2. Switch trigger
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.
To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch
trigger fully, then release it.
Speed adjusting dial
For BO3711 only
► Fig.2: 1. Speed adjusting dial
CAUTION:
• If the tool is operated continuously at low speeds,
the motor will get overloaded and heated up.
The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far
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as 5 and back to 1. Do not force it past 5 or 1, or
the speed adjusting function may no longer work.
The tool speed can be infinitely adjusted between 4,000
and 11,000 orbits per minute by turning the speed
adjusting dial, which is marked 1 to 5. Higher speed is
obtained when the dial is turned in the direction of num-
ber 5, lower speed is obtained when it is turned in the
direction of number 1. Adjust the desired tool speed for
the kind of work.
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
paper
For conventional type of abrasive
paper with pre-punched holes
(standard equipment):
► Fig.3
Press down the clamp lever (1 in the figure) and with
the clamp lever pressed down slide it toward the tool (2
in the figure) and the clamper will be released.
Insert the paper end between a clamper and the pad
aligning the holes in the paper with those in pad. Then
return the clamp lever to the original position to secure it.
Release the other clamp lever by repeating the same procedure.
While pulling abrasive paper to maintain the proper
tension, insert and secure the other end of abrasive
paper between another clamper and the pad and return
the clamp lever to the original position.
To remove the paper, release the clamper as stated
above.
For conventional type of abrasive
paper without pre-punched holes
(available on the market):
► Fig.4: 1. Punch plate 2. Abrasive paper without pre-
punched holes
Press down the clamp lever 1 and with the clamp lever
pressed down slide it toward the tool 2 and the clamper
will be released.
Insert the paper end between a clamper and the pad
aligning the paper edges even and parallel with the
sides of the base. Then return the clamp lever to the
original position to secure it.
Release the other clamp lever by repeating the same
procedure.
While pulling abrasive paper to maintain the proper
tension, insert and secure the other end of abrasive
paper between another clamper and the pad and return
the paper clamp lever to the original position.
Place the punch plate (optional accessory) over the
paper so that the guide of the punch plate is flush with
the sides of the base. Then press the punch plate to
make holes in the paper.
To remove the paper, release the clamper as stated
above.
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