Makita 9401 User manual

Belt

Sander

Belt

size

I00

(4")

MODEL

9401

Power

Belt

speed

(115V)

length

w!egtht

':E?,,

AMPS Overall

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Specifications

100mmx610mm 350m 374

7.3 kg

(4")

(24")

(1,150ft.)

lmin'

I I

(14-3/4")

(16.1

Ibs)

(12Jft.)

Manufacturer reserves the right tochange specifications of parts and accessories without notice

Note:

Specifications

parts and accessories may differ from country

country.

IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(For

All Tools)

WARNING:

WHEN USINGELECTRIC TOOLS, BASICSAFETY

PRECAUTIONSSHOULDALWAYS BE FOLLOWEDTO REDUCE

THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND PERSONAL

INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

IO.

11.

12.

13.

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

CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools in 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

use, tools should be stored indry, and high

or locked-up place

out of reach of children.

DON'T FORCETOOL.

willdo thejob 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 use tool for purpose not intended.

DRESS PROPERLY. Don't wear looseclothing orjewelry. They canbe caught

in 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 ABUSECORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank

todisconnect from

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

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

your hand and

frees both hands to operate tool.

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

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

safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing acces-

sories. Inspecttoolcords periodically and

damaged, haverepaired

autho-

rized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace

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

DISCONNECTTOOLS. When not

use, before servicing, and when chang-

ing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters.

14.

REMOVE

ADJUSTING

KEYS

AND

WRENCHES.

Form habit

checking

see that keysand adjusting wrenches are removed fromtoolbeforeturning

on.

15. AVOID UNINTENTIONALSTARTING. Don't carry tool withfinger on switch.

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

inline voltage resultingin

loss

power and overheating. Table 1 shows the

correct.sizetouse depending oncordlengthand nameplateampere rating.

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

heavier the cord.

TABLE

MINIMUM

GAGE

FOR

CORD

SETS

25 26

50 51

100 101

150

Ampere Rating

More Not More

Than Than

AWG

18 16 14

16 16 14 12

14 12

Not Recommended

18 16

17. OUTDOORUSE 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 its intendedfunction. Check for alignment of

moving parts, binding

moving parts, breakage of 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

service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction

manual.Havedefective switches replaced

authorizedservice center. Don't

use tool

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 identical replacementparts.

22. POLARIZEDPLUGS. To reduce the risk of electric shock, thisequipment has

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

fit in

polarized outlet only one way.

the plug does not fit fully in the outlet,

reversethe plug. If

stilldoes not

fit,

contact aqualified electrician toinstall

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

VOLTAGE WARNING:

Beforeconnecting thetool toa power source (receptacle,

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

nameplate

the tool.

power source withvoltage greater than that specified

for the tool can result

SERIOUS INJURY

tothe user

as well as damage to

the tool.

doubt,

NOT PLUG IN THE TOOL.

Using a power source

with

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

How

use

Switch action

start the tool, simply pull the trigger.

Release

the trigger tostop. For continuous

operation without having to keep your

finger on the trigger, just pull the trigger

and then push inthe lock buttonwith your

thumb.

stop the tool from lock posi-

tion, just pull the trigger again and release

it.

Mounting belt

With the tool unplugged and the lever

pulled out

all

the way, slip the belt over

the rollers with the arrow direction on the

belt the same

that of tool revolution(or

belt life

shortened).

Belt adjustment

Flip sander over on

its

back and use the

adjustment knob to obtain equal tension of

belt over the front and back rollers. Then

plug in sander and switch

on, using the

adjustment knob to center the belt

runs over the rollers. Failure to adjust belt

properly over rollers can result in frayed

belt edges.

Replacingcarbon 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 same time. Use only iden-

tical

carbon brushes.

Limit mark

Optional

accessories

CAUTION: The accessories specified

this manual

are

recommended for use with your Makita

Belt Sander.

The

use

any other accessory might be hazardous.

Abrasive

belts

Belt

type

and

use

For wood. iron and steel

Grit

Part No.

Use

,”,:”,”,’,”,

742322-9

Coarse

Medium

Carbon

plate

*Steel plate

Step

Part

No.

423029-3 Part No. 342328-3 Part No. 342332-2

CAUTION

Install the steel plate

that THE EDGE

THE STEEL PLATE WILL NOT

PROTRUDE FROM THE EDGE OF THE FRAME

THE SIDE WITH THE

BELT INSTALLING LEVER.

THE PLATE

ALLOWED TO PROTRUDE. IT MAY CAUSE INJURY.

lOOmm(4")

BELT

SANDER

Model

9401

Note: The switch, noise suppressor, plug and other part

configurations may differ from country to country.

MACHINE

631

541

562

581

641

665

681

Dust Collector

Bracket

Screw

M5xlB

[With Washer)

Fan

Screw

M5x12

[With Washer)

Dust Collector

Cower

Screw

M5x25

(WithWasher1

Screw

M5x28

(WithWerharl

Ball

Bearing 6200LLB

Fan

ARMATURE ASSEMBLY

IAsambledltems9,

10. 11, 13& 141

Bolt

M5x45

[With Warharl

Insulation Washer

Ball

Bearing 62WLLB

Rubbor Pin

Baffle Plats

FIELDASSEMBLY

(WithGarter Spring

Rivet

0-5

Name Plate

Brush Holder Cap

Carbon Brush

Motor

Housing

[With Brush Holder

Screw

M5x8

V-Pulley

6-24L

Dust

Bag

CORD ASSEMBLY

(Assembled Cord. Plug

Cord Guard1

Cord Guard

Strain Relief

Screw

M4x18

lWith Warharl

Slwvt,

Screw

M5x16

[With Washed

Switch

Screw

MBx72

separator

~ P.

Screw

M4x30

lWlth Warharl

A.R.

;

F.Washer

ComprsuionSpring

MACHINE

261

Knob

Retaining

Ring

S-12

Tension

Roller

Arm

Cup Washer

Tension

Roller

(WithPlane Bearing

Swngs

Shwtl

CupWasher

Tension

Roller

Shaft

Screw

M5x18

[With Washer)

B.H

cover

Driving

Roller

Balance

Plate

CupWaiher

Key

Screw

M4xlO

[With Washed

Strap Washer

Cork

Rubbar Plats

Leaf Spring

Torsion Spring

EdgsSlider

krew

M5x18

SupOort

Needle Bearing

E10

Heliul

Gear

Ball

Bearing

62WLLB

Ruwr

Gear

Cover

Screw

M5xl8

[With Washer)

V-Pulley

6-55.7

Poly V-Balt

6-355

Helical Gear

T. Washer

Retaining Ring

S-12

Belt

cow,

Screw

M5x40

[With Washer)

Sled

Plate

ACCESSORIES

Abrasive

Bell

;

HandleCover

Note: The Switch, noisesuppreuor. plug

and

other

part

IPsCifiCatiOns

may

differ from

country

Muntrv.

Frame

(With

Plane

Bearing

Swonge Sheet1

MAKlTA

LIMITEDONE

YEAR WARRANTY

Warranty Policy

Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leavingthe factory. It is warranted to

be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of

original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE

tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita’s Factory or Authorized ServiceCenters. If inspection shows

the trouble is caused by defective workmanship or material, Makita

will

repair (or at our option,

replace) without charge.

This Warranty does not apply where:

repairs have been made or attempted by others:

repairs are required because of

normal

wear and tear:

Thetool has been abused, misused orimproperly maintained;

alterationshave been made to the tool.

IN NO EVENT SHALL MAKITA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTALOR CON-

SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FROM THE SALE OR USE OFTHE PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER

APPLIESBOTH DURING AND AFTER THE TERM OFTHIS WARRANTY.

MAKITA DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED

WARRANTIES OF “MERCHANTABILITY” AND “FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE,”

AFTER THEONE-YEARTERM OFTHISWARRANTY.

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from

state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidentalor consequential

damages,

the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Some states do not allow

limitation

how long an implied warranty lasts,

the above limitation may not apply to you.

Makita Corporation

3-11

-8,

Sumiyoshi-cho,

Anjo,

Aichi

446

Japan

8830800061

PRINTED IN JAPAN

1992

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