Makita BO4900V Manuel D'instruction page 4

FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function
on the tool.
Switch action
► 1. Speed adjusting dial 2. Lock button 3. 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 BO4900V only
CAUTION:
• If the tool is operated continuously at low
speeds for a long time, the motor will get over-
loaded and heated up.
• 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.
The tool speed can be infinitely adjusted between 4,000
and 10,000 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.
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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):
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► 1. Clamp lever 2. Conventional type of abrasive
paper with pre-punched holes 3. Pad for conven-
tional type of abrasive paper
Turn the clamp lever counterclockwise. Insert the paper end
into the clamper, aligning the holes in the paper with those in
the pad. Then return the clamp lever to the original position
to secure the paper. Repeat the same process for the other
end of the tool, maintaining the proper paper tension.
For conventional type of abrasive
paper without pre-punched holes
(optional accessory):
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► 1. Punch plate 2. Conventional type of abrasive
paper without pre-punched holes
Turn the clamp lever counterclockwise. Insert the paper end into
the clamper, aligning the paper edges even and parallel with
the sides of the base. Then return the clamp lever to the original
position to secure the paper. Repeat the same process for the
other end of the tool, maintaining the proper paper tension.
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