Makita 9217SPC User manual

Electronic Sander Polisher

Overall

length

No load speed

(RPM)

180

(7")

MODEL

9217SPC

Net weight Spindle thread

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

1,500

2,800

DOUBLE

INSULATION

470

112")

3.5

(7.7

Ibs)

5/8-11

UNC

IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(For

All

Tools)

WARNING: WHENUSINGELECTRICTOOLS, BASICSAFETY

PRECAUTIONSSHOULDALWAYS BE FOLLOWEDTO REDUCE

THE RISK OF 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 to rain.

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

use, toolsshouldbestored

dry, andhigh

or locked-up place

out of reach of children.

DON'T FORCETOOL.

willdothejob betterand safer at the ratefor which

was intended.

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

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

use circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs.

DRESS PROPERLY. Don't wear looseclothingor jewelry. They canbecaught

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

when working outdoors. Wear protectivehair covering tocontainlonghair.

USESAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask ifcutting operation is

dusty.

DON'T ABUSE CORD. Nevercarry tool by cordor yank

todisconnectfrom

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.

MAINTAINTOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and

safer performance.Follow instructionsfor lubricatingand changingacces-

sories. Inspecttoolcordsperiodicallyandifdamaged, haverepairedbyautho-

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, beforeservicing, andwhen chang-

ing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters.

Ampere Rating

More Not More

Than Than

Total Length

Cord in Feet

100 101

150

AWG

18 16 16 14

18 16 14 12

16 16

14 12

Not Recommended

VOLTAGE WARNING: Beforeconnecting

the

tooltoa power source (receptacle,

outlet, etc.) be sure

the

voltage supplied is the same as that specified on the

nameplateof the tool. A power source withvoltage greater than that specified

for

the

toolcan result

SERIOUS INJURYto the 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

Check the backing pad carefully for cracks, damage or deformity before

operation. Replace cracked, damaged

deformed pad immediately.

Hold the tool firmly.

Keep hands away from rotating parts.

Makesure abrasive disc

wool

bonnetisnotcontactingthe workpiecebefore

the switch is turned on.

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

nottouch

the

workpieceimmediatelyafter operation;

maybeextremely

hot and could burn your skin.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

HOW

USE

Installing side grip (auxiliary handle)

Screw the side grip on the tool securely.

The side grip can be installed on either

side

the tool, whichever

convenient.

Switch action

start the tool, simply pull the trigger.

Release

the trigger to stop. For continuous

operation without having to keep your

finger on the trigger, just pull the trigger

and then push in the lock button with

your thumb.

stop the tool from the

lock position, simply pull the trigger again

and release

it.

Speed changes

the knob on the switch lever in front

turned to the "H" setting, the high speed

obtained; if

set

to the

"L"

setting, the low

speed results. Use the suitable speed setting

in order to obtain the best performance

and finish.

High speed

......

For disc sanding

Low speed

......

For polishing

Fig.

Switch

trigger

Lock button

Fig.

Knobsetting interms

speed

The tool speed can be

set

for anywhere from 1,500 to

2,800

rpm. Simply align any knob

numbered setting with the arrow indicator. Consult chart below for approximate speeds

obtained for each of the numbered settings.

You can also obtain speeds other than the settings by adjusting the knob in between.

For example, for 2,150 rpm, align

that arrow will be pointed halfway between the

numbers

and

Numbered Setting

CAUTION

The knob for speed settings can be turned

only

far

and back to 1. Do notforce

the knob past

or the speed change func-

tion may no longer work.

RPM

1750

2800

CAUTION

MOVING A SANDING DISC

WOOL BONNET.

ALWAYS SWITCH OFF AND UNPLUG THE TOOL BEFORE INSTALLING

RE-

CAUTIONS

Always wear safety

glasses

and mask duringoperation.

Gripthe tool firmly with bothhands.

Do not touch the rotatingabrasive disc.

When sanding metal surfaces, be careful of the flying sparks. Handle tool in terms of

the direction they fly.

FOR

USE

SANDER

For disc sanding, assemble tool

seen

right.

Hold

the spindle firmly with the wrench.

Put on the rubber pad and

all,

then tighten

lock nut usingthe lock nut wrench, turning

clockwise.

Make certain the rubber pad tightening nut

not loose.

Abrasive

disc

Fig.

Loosen

Lock

nut

wrench

Fig.

Operation

When applying sander to work surface,

keep the angle

degrees and use

gentle pressureonly.

Fig.

FOR

USE

AS A

POLISHER

For polishing operation, assemble the tool

right. Hold the spindle firmly with

the wrench

17.

Put on the rubber pad, then

tighten lock nut using the lock nutwrench

provided, turning clockwise. Next, put

wool bonnet on, fastening

securely with

strings

snugly

possible, near the

center. Tuck in the loose ends of the cord

in betweenthe wool bonnet and the rubber

pad.

CAUTION

Loose

cord ends when using the wool

bonnet can be very dangerous. Always tuck

them safety in out of the way.

Lock

nut

wrench

Fig.

Operat

ion

When polishing, keep the angle

about

degrees and work gently in the direction

the polisher

turning.

Fig.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

Always be sure that the tool

switched off and unpluggedbefore attempting to perform

inspection or maintenance.

Replacing

carbon

brushes

Remove and check the carbon brushes

regularly. Replacewhen they wear down to

the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes

clean and free to slip in the holders. Both

carbon brushes should

replaced

the

same time. Use only Makita carbon brushes.

Limit

mark

Fig.

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

Fig.

To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or

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

always using Makita replacement parts.

ACCESSORIES

CAUTIO

These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makitatool specified inthis

manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injuryto persons.

The accessories or attachments should be used

only

in the proper and intended manner.

Wool

bonnet

180

(Part

No.

743404-0)

Lock

nut

wrench

(Part

No.

78241 3-41

Abrasive disc Wrench

(Part

No.

781008-0)

Grit

Part

NO.

Discs per pkg

742067-9

742068-7

24 742069-5

Rubber pad

170

(Part

No.

743012-7)

100

742090-4

120

742091-2

Lock

nut

(Part

No.

224517-11

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