Makita 9031 User manual

Belt

Sander

MODEL

9031

Belt size

Belt

speed

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Overall

length

Net

weight

PECl

CAT1

200

1,000

(656

ft.

3,280

ft,)/m~n.

533

(1.3116"

21") 380

(14-31/32") 2.1 kg (4.6

Ibs)

Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice.

Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.

WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

PORTANT

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

(For

All Tools)

WARNING:

WHEN USINGELECTRICTOOLS, BASICSAFETY

PRECAUTIONSSHOULDALWAYS

FOLLOWEDTO REDUCE

THE

RISK

FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND PERSONAL

INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.

CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools

damp

or wet locations. Keep work area well

lit.

Don't expose power tools torain.

Don't use tool

presence of flammable liquids or gases.

KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept away from work area.

Don't let visitors contact tool or extension cord.

STORE IDLETOOLS. When not inuse, tools should bestored

dry, andhigh

or locked-up place

out of reach of children.

DON'T FORCETOOL.

willdothejob better and safer atthe ratefor which

was intended.

USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to do thejob of a

heavy-duty tool. Don't usetoolfor purpose notintended; for example, don't

use circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs.

DRESS PROPERLY. Don't wear looseclothing orjewelry. They can becaught

moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended

when workingoutdoors. Wear protective hair covering tocontain long hair.

USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask

cuttingoperation is

dusty.

DON'T ABUSE CORD. Nevercarry tool by cord or yank

todisconnect from

receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

IO.

SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It's safer than using

your hand and

frees both hands to operate tool.

11.

DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

12.

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and

safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing acces-

sories. Inspecttoolcords periodicallyand

damaged, haverepairedby autho-

rized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if

damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

13.

DISCONNECTTOOLS. When not

use, before servicing, and when chang-

ing

accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters.

14.

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to

see that keysand adjusting wrenches are removed from toolbefore turning

on.

15.

AVOID UNINTENTIONALSTARTING. Don't carry toolwithfinger onswitch.

Be sure switch is OFF when plugging

in.

16. EXTENSIONCORDS. Make sure your extension cord is

good condition.

When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry

the

current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop

linevoltage resulting

loss

of power and overheating. Table

shows the

correct size touse depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating.

If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the

heavier the cord.

TABLE

MINIMUM

GAGE

FOR

CORD SETS

Total Length

Cord in Feet

18 16 14

16 16 14 12

14 12

Not Recommended

18 16

0-25

100

101

150

Ampere Rating

More Not More

Than Than AWG

17. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSIONCORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only

extension cords intended for use outdoors and

marked.

18. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Don't operate

tool when you are tired.

19.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other

part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that

will

operate properly and perform itsintended function. Check for alignment of

moving parts, bindingof moving parts, breakageof parts, mounting, and any

other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that

is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized serv-

ice center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere inthis instructionmanual.

Have defective switches replaced by authorized service center. Don't use

tool if switch does not turn

on and off.

20.

GUARDAGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body contact with grounded

surfaces. For example; pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.

21. REPLACEMENTPARTS.When servicing, useonly identicalreplacementparts.

22.

POLARIZEDPLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has

a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will

fit

in a

polarized outlet only one way.

the plug does not

fit

fully in the outlet,

reversethe plug. If

still does notfit, contact a qualified electrician toinstall

the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

VOLTAGE WARNING: Before connecting the tooltoa power source (receptacle,

outlet, etc.) be sure the voltage supplied is the same as that specified on the

nameplate of the tool. A power source with voltage greater than that specified

for the tool can result

SERIOUS INJURY tothe user

as well as damage to

the tool. If

doubt,

NOT PLUG

THE TOOL. Using a power source with

voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to the motor.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

Hold the tool firmly with both hands.

Makesurethe beltisnotcontacting theworkpiece beforetheswitchisturned

Keep hands away from rotating parts.

not leave the tool running. Operate the tool only when hand-held.

This tool has not been waterproofed,

do not use water onthe workpiece

on.

surface.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Installing the side grip

For your own safety, always use the side

grip. Install

by screwing

firmly on the

grip holder. The side grip can be pivoted

for easy operation.

See

the figure

right.

Side grip

can

pivoted

Side grip

Grip holder

Installing or removingthe abrasive belt

CAUTION

Always be sure that the tool

switched off and unplugged before installing or removing

the belt.

Loop the belt over the front pulley. Hold

the tool

shown

right and press down

retract the front pulley

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.

Arrow

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. If itdoes not operate properly, do not

use the tool. Have

repaired immediately.

To start the tool, simply pull the trigger.

Release

the trigger to stop.

For

continuous

operation, pull the trigger and then push in

the lock button. To stop the tool from the

locked position, pull the trigger fully, then

release

it.

Speed adjusting dial

The belt running speed can be adjusted and

maintained between

200

(656

ft.) and

1,000

(3,280

ft.) per minute by turning

the adjusting dial. The dial

marked

(lowest speed) to

(fullspeed).

Lock

button

Speed adjusting dial

CAUTION

Adjust the speed adjusting dial only within the range of numbers

through

not

force the dial beyond this range or damage tothe tool may result.

Operation

Hold the tool firmly with both hands. Turn the tool on and wait until

attains your de-

sired 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.

CAUTION

Secure the workpiece with clamps, etc. if there

any possibility of

moving during the

work operations.

The tool should not already be in contact with the workpiece surfacewhen you turn the

tool on or off, Otherwise

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.

Dust

extraction

Open the nozzle cap. Connect the hose of

vacuum cleaner/dust collector to the nozzle.

Nozzle

cap

Vacuum cleaner

CAUTION

Always close the nozzle cap when the hose of

vacuum cleaner/dust collector

not

connected to the nozzle. Never insert your finger into the nozzle.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

Always

sure

that

the tool

switched off and unpluggedbefore attempting toperform

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

the

Limit

mark

same time. Use

only

identical carbon

brushes.

Use

screwdriver to remove the brush

holder

caps.

Take out the worn carbon

brushes, insert the new ones and secure the

brush holder caps.

Brush

holder

cap

Screwdriver

'To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, nay other maintenance or

adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers,

always using Makita replacement parts.

ACCESSORIES

CAUTION

These accessories

attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this

manual. The

use

of any other accessories or attachments might present

risk of injury to persons.The

accessories

attachments should

used only in the proper and intended manner.

Part

No.

Abrasive

belt

(10

per pkg) Grit

742302-5

742301.7

742303-3

742305-9

120

742304-

742334-2

150

100

June-01

-'95

BELT

SANDER

Model

9031

Note: The switch and other part configurations

may differ from country

country.

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