5
CAUTION:
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.
Installing or removing abrasive belt (Fig. 5)
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before installing or removing the abrasive belt.
Pull the cam lever all the way out. Install the belt over the
rear pulley, and slip the belt over the front pulley, with the
belt pulled out to the front arm. Return the cam lever to
the original position.
Adjusting belt tracking (Fig. 6)
Switch on the tool and make sure that the belt is aligned
properly.
Use the adjusting dial to center the belt tracking. Turn the
adjusting dial clockwise to incline the belt to the right, or
counterclockwise to incline it to the left.
Connecting to Makita vacuum cleaner or dust
collector (Fig. 7 & 8)
CAUTION:
Always close the nozzle cap when the vacuum cleaner/
dust collector is not connected to the nozzle. Never insert
your finger into the nozzle.
Cleaner sanding operations can be performed by con-
necting the belt sander to Makita vacuum cleaner or dust
collector.
Open the nozzle cap, and install the dust nozzle. Con-
nect the hose of a vacuum cleaner/dust collector to the
dust nozzle.
When connecting to Makita vacuum cleaner, an optional
hose 28 mm in inner diameter is necessary.
When connecting to Makita dust collector, connect the
hose for the dust collector directly to the dust nozzle.
Sanding operation (Fig. 9, 10 & 11)
CAUTION:
• Secure the workpiece with clamps, etc. if there is any
possibility of it moving during the work operations.
• The tool should not already be in contact with the work-
piece surface when you turn the tool on or off. Other-
wise a poor sanding finish, damage to the belt of loss of
control of the tool may result.
• When working with the tool, be very careful to avoid
any contact of the tool and belt with any part of your
body or anyone or anything near you.
Hold the tool firmly with both hands. Turn the tool on and
wait until it attains full speed. Gently apply the tool to the
workpiece surface and move the tool forward and back.
Press the belt only lightly on the workpiece. Excessive
pressure may damage the belt and shorten tool life.
Always use “A” range of the belt to sand the workpiece.
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.12 & 13)
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, mainte-
nance or adjustment should be carried out by Makita
Authorized Service Center.
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
These accessories or attachments are recommended for
use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The
use of any other accessories or attachments might
present a risk of injury to persons. The accessories or
attachments should be used only in the proper and
intended manner.
• Abrasive belt
6 mm, 9 mm, 13 mm (#40, #60, #80, #100, #120)
• Arm 6 mm, 9 mm, 13 mm
• Dust nozzle assembly
• Hose 28
