Makita 9031 OPERATION, MAINTENANCE

Loop the belt over the front pulley. Hold the tool as shown

in the figure and press down to retract the front pulley so

that you can slip the other end of the belt over the rear

pulley. When pressing down the tool, be careful not to

allow the front pulley to turn unexpectedly, causing you to

lose control of the tool.

NOTE:

•The arrow on the inside of the belt and that marked

on the rear pulley must point in the same direction.

Connecting to Makita vacuum cleaner or dust

collector

CAUTION:

•Always close the nozzle cap when the vacuum

cleaner/dust collector is not connected to the noz-

zle. 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. Connect the hose of a vacuum

cleaner/dust collector to the nozzle.

When connecting to Makita vacuum cleaner, an optional

hose 28 mm in inner diameter is necessary.

When connecting to Makita dust collector (Model 420S),

the hose of the dust collector is not necessary. You can

connect the belt sander directly to the optional hose 28.

OPERATION

CAUTION:

•Secure the workpiece with clamps, etc. if there is

any possibility of it moving during the work opera-

tions.

•The tool should not already be in contact with the

workpiece surface when you turn the tool on or off.

Otherwise 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.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:

•Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before attempting to perform inspection

or maintenance.

Replacing carbon brushes

Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly.

Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep

the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders.

Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same

time. Use only identical carbon brushes.

1. Arrow

1. Nozzle cap

2. Nozzle

1. Nozzle

2. Hose 19

3. Hose of vac-

uum cleaner

4. Vacuum cleaner

001286

001287

001288

1. Nozzle

2. Hose 19

3. Dust collector

1. Limit mark

001289

001145