Makita DBO180 Manuel D'instruction page 8

OPERATION
WARNING:
Never switch on the tool when it is
in contact with the workpiece, it may cause an injury
to operator.
Sanding operation
CAUTION:
• Never run the tool without the abrasive disc. You
may seriously damage the pad.
• Never force the tool. Excessive pressure may
decrease the sanding efficiency, damage the
abrasive disc or shorten tool life.
• Using the tool with the pad edge contacting the
workpiece may damage the pad.
Hold the tool firmly. Turn the tool on and wait until it
attains full speed. Then gently place the tool on the
workpiece surface. Keep the pad flush with the work-
piece and apply slight pressure on the tool.
CAUTION:
The sanding pad rotates clockwise
during the loaded operation, but it may rotate counter-
clockwise during the no-load operation.
Polishing operation (optional)
CAUTION:
• Use only a Makita genuine sponge pad, felt pad
or wool pad (optional accessories).
• Always operate the tool at low speed to prevent
work surfaces from heating abnormally.
• Never force the tool. Excessive pressure may
decrease the polishing efficiency and cause
motor overload, resulting in tool malfunction.
1. Applying wax
1
► 1. Sponge pad
Use an optional sponge pad. Apply wax to the
sponge pad or work surface. Run the tool at low
speed to smooth out wax.
NOTE:
• First, wax a not conspicuous portion of the
work surface to make sure that the tool will not
scratch the surface or result in uneven waxing.
• The tool starts with high speed mode. Be careful
when you start the tool. The wax may be spat-
tered. It is recommended that you spread wax
with the tool stopped before starting up the tool.
Change the speed mode to low immediately
after you start the tool.
• Always run the tool at low speed. Running it at
high speed may cause the wax to spatter.
2. Removing wax
1
► 1. Felt pad
Use an optional felt pad. Run the tool at low speed
to remove wax.
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