Makita DBO380 Manuel D'instructions page 7

Overheat protection
When the tool or battery is overheated, the tool stops
automatically. In this case, let the tool and battery cool
before turning the tool on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops
automatically. In this case, remove the battery from the
tool and charge the battery.
Switch action
CAUTION:
Avoid turning the tool on while it
is placed on the workpiece or on your workbench.
It may cause personal injury or damage.
Turning the tool on and off
Press the power/speed select button on the top of the
main handle to start the tool. The tool starts to run at its
highest orbital speed.
Press the stop button to pause or cease operation.
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Fig.3
► 1. Power/speed select button 2. Stop button 3. Main
handle
Changing the tool speed
The orbital speed can be changed in three modes, that
is, high, medium and low depending on the application
and workload.
Press the power/speed select button to switch speed
mode.
Fig.4
► 1. Power/speed select button
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2
1
Speed settings table
Speed level
3 (High)
2 (Medium)
1 (Low)
NOTICE:
If the tool is operated continuously
at low speeds for a long time, the motor will get
overloaded, resulting in tool malfunction.
NOTICE:
Select an appropriate speed range for
your sanding operations to avoid overheating
and melting the workpiece. Sanding at high orbital
speed may heat workpiece and melt it at the point of
contact.
Electronic function
The tool is equipped with the electronic function for
easy operation.
Constant speed control
This function serves a constant orbital speed to obtain
fine finish.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Installing and removing abrasive
paper
CAUTION:
Always make sure that a sheet of
abrasive paper is installed securely before use.
The paper may otherwise be loosened, removed
easily and subject to slippage, resulting in uneven
sanding operation.
Using abrasive paper supplied with
tool
1.
Push and hold down the clamp lever on either
front or rear end of the pad, and slide it away from the
stopper so the clamp is released from its fastened
position.
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Orbital per minute
-1
12,000 min (/min)
-1
8,000 min (/min)
-1
4,000 min (/min)