Functional Description - Makita 9217SPC Instruction Manual

FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
1. Switch trigger
2. Lock button
1. Switch trigger
2. Adjusting dial
3. Arrow indication
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
6
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the
tool.
Switch action
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CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF"
position when released.
1
• Switch can be locked in "ON" position for ease of
2
operator comfort during extended use. Apply caution
when locking tool in "ON" position and maintain firm
grasp on tool.
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 trig-
ger fully, then release it.
Speed adjusting dial
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The tool speed can be changed by turning the speed adjust-
1
ing dial to a given number setting from 1 to 6.
2
Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in the direc-
tion of number 6. And lower speed is obtained when it is
turned in the direction of number 1. Simply align any number
setting with the arrow indicator.
3
Refer to the table for the relationship between the number
settings on the dial and the approximate tool speed.
High speed: For sanding operation
Low speed: For polishing operation
RPM
1,500
CAUTION:
1,750
2,000
• If the tool is operated continuously at low speeds for a
2,300
long time, the motor will get overloaded, resulting in tool
2,550
malfunction.
2,800
• The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far as 6
and back to 1. Do not force it past 6 or 1, or the speed
adjusting function may no longer work.