Additional Safety Rules; Maintenance; Operating Instructions - Makita 9045B User Manual

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

1. Hold the tool firmly.
2. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
3. This tool has not been waterproofed, so do not
use water on the workpiece surface.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Installing or removing abrasive paper
(Fig. 1 & 2)
Important:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before installing or removing the paper.
First, remove the frame cover from either the front or
back as shown in Fig. 1. (9045N only)
Push the push button to release the clamper. Insert
the paper end into the clamper, aligning the paper
edges even and parallel with the sides of the base.
(Prebending the paper makes attachment easier.)
Repeat the same process for the other end of the
base, maintaining the proper paper tension.
(9045B & 9045N)
Then replace the frame cover. (9045N only)
CAUTION:
After inserting the paper, make sure the teeth of the
clamper hold it securely. Otherwise the paper will be
loose and subject to slippage, resulting in uneven
sanding operation.
Dust bag (Fig. 3)
9045N only
The use of the dust bag makes sanding operations
clean and dust collection easy.
To attach the dust bag, fit the bag's entry port onto the
dust spout on the tool, then turn it clockwise or
counterclockwise so that the small hole in the port fits
over the pin protruding from the spout.
To remove the dust bag, turn it counterclockwise to
slip the hole off the pin, then pull off the dust bag. For
the best results, empty the dust bag when it becomes
about half full, tapping it lightly to remove as much
dust as possible.
Switch action (Fig. 4)
To start the tool, move the slide switch forward. Move
it backward to stop.
Operation (Fig. 5)
Hold the tool firmly. Turn the tool on and wait until it
attains full speed. Then gently place the tool on the
workpiece surface. A finishing sander is generally
used to remove only a small amount of material at a
time. Since the quality of the surface is more impor-
tant than the amount of stock removed, do not bear
down on the tool.
Keep the base flush with the workpiece at all times.
Excessive pressure may damage the paper and
shorten tool life.
You can put a high polish on furniture or other fine
surfaces by using a cloth under the tool.
CAUTION:
• Do not block motor vent with your finger or hand.
• Never run the tool without paper. You may seriously
damage the pad.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Replacement of carbon brushes (Fig. 6 & 7)
Replace carbon brushes when they are worn down to
the limit mark. Both identical carbon brushes should
be replaced at the same time.
To maintain product safety and reliability, repairs,
maintenance or adjustment should be carried out by a
Makita Authorized Service Center.
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