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User manual Makita, model 9404

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Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator. 2. Always use safety glasses or goggles. Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT safety glasses. 3. Hold the tool firmly with both hands. 4. Make sure the belt is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is turned on. 5. Keep hands away from rotating parts. 6. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool only when hand-held. 7. This tool has not been waterproofed, so do not use water on the workpiece surface. 8. Ventilate your work area adequately when you perform sanding operations. 9. Use of this tool to sand some products, paints and wood could expose user to dust containing hazardous substances. Use appropriate respiratory protection. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury. SYMBOLS SYMBOLS The followings show the symbols used for tool. V ....................... volts ................alternating current A ....................... amperes ....................Class II Construction Hz ..................... hertz m/min ...............meter per minute FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 1 2 1. Lock button 2. Switch trigger 003368 1 1. Speed adjusting dial CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Switch action CAUTION: • Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” position when released. • Switch can be locked in “ON” position for ease of 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 trigger fully, then release it. Speed adjusting dial For 9903, 9920 and 9404 The belt speed can be infinitely adjusted between 210 m (690 ft.) and 440 m (1,440 ft.) per minute by turning the speed adjusting dial to a given number setting from 1 to 5. Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in the direction of number 5; lower speed is obtained when it is turned in the direction of number 1. Select the proper speed for the workpiece to be sanded. CAUTION: • If the tool is operated continuously at low speeds for a long time, the motor will get overloaded, resulting in tool malfunction. • The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far as 5 and back to 1. Do not force it past 5 or 1, or the speed adjusting function may no longer work. ASSEMBLY 1 1. Lever more than 6mm (1/4”) 1 2 1. Steel plate 2. Adjusting knob 1 2 1. Dust bag 2. Dust spout CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool. 003501 Installing or removing abrasive belt Pull the lever all the way out and install the belt over the rollers, then return the lever to the original position. 003376 CAUTION: • When installing the belt, make sure that the direction of the arrow on the back of the belt corresponds to the one on the tool itself. 003380 Adjusting belt tracking Switch on the tool and make sure that the belt is aligned properly. If the edge of the belt extends beyond the edge of the base or the edge of the belt retracts more than 6 mm (1/4”) away from the edge of the base, use the adjusting knob to adjust the belt tracking. 003385 Dust bag Attach the dust bag onto the dust spout. The dust spout is tapered. When attaching the dust bag, push it onto the dust spout firmly as far as it will go to prevent it from coming off during operation. 003389 When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dust bag 1 003389 When the dust bag is about half full, remove the dust bag 1 NOTE: • If you connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to this tool, 2 more efficient and cleaner operations can be performed. 1. Dust bag 2. Fastener OPERATION 003391 Sanding operation CAUTION: • The tool should not be in contact with the workpiece surface when you turn the tool on or off. Otherwise a poor sanding finish or damage of the belt may result. Hold the tool firmly with both hands. Turn the tool on and wait until it attains full speed. Then gently place the tool on the workpiece surface. Keep the belt flush with the workpiece at all times and move the tool back and forth. Never force the tool. The weight of the tool applies adequate pressure. Excessive pressure may cause stalling, overheating of the motor, burning of the workpiece and possible kickback. 003394 Sanding shoe (optional accessory) 1 1. Sanding shoe The sanding shoe readily allows you to sand workpieces more evenly. MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 1 1. Limit mark 003396 1 2 1. Brush holder cap 2. Screwdriver ACCESSORIES CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and un...