Operation - Makita DBO140 Betriebsanleitung

If the tool does not start, the battery is overheated. In
this situation, let the battery cool before pressing the
start/speed adjusting button.
• Low battery voltage:
The remaining battery capacity is too low and the tool
will not operate. In this situation, remove and recharge
the battery.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity (Fig. 3)
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for few seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
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NOTE:
• Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient
temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the
actual capacity.
Switch action and speed adjusting button (Fig. 4)
To start the tool, press the start/speed adjusting button.
The tool starts with high speed mode. Each time you
press the start/speed adjusting button, the speed mode
changes in an order of hi speed, middle speed, and low
speed.
To stop the tool, press the stop button.
Refer to the table for the relationship between the speed
mode and the kind of work.
Number of
Speed mode
High
Middle
Low
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NOTE:
• The table shows standard applications. They may differ
under certain conditions.
Remaining
Capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery may
have
malfunctioned.
Usage
rotations
11,000 Regular sanding
9,500 Finish sanding
7,000 Polishing
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the bat-
tery cartridge is removed before carrying out any work
on the tool.
Installing abrasive disc (Fig. 5)
To install the abrasive disc, first remove all dirt or foreign
matter from the pad. Then attach the abrasive disc to the
pad. Be careful to align the holes in the abrasive disc with
those in the pad.
Installing dust bag (optional accessory) (Fig. 6)
Install the dust bag on the tool with its mouth directing
downwards.
Emptying dust bag (Fig. 7 & 8)
When the dust bag is about half full, switch off the tool,
and remove the dust bag from the tool. Then remove the
dust nozzle from the dust bag after unlocking the dust
nozzle by turning it slightly counterclockwise. Empty the
dust bag by tapping it lightly.
After emptying the dust bag, install the dust nozzle on the
dust bag. Turn the dust nozzle slightly clockwise to lock it
in place. Then install the dust bag on the tool as
described in "Installing dust bag".
Installing paper filter bag (optional accessory)
(Fig. 9 & 10)
Make sure that the logo on the cardboard lip and the logo
on the dust box are on the same side, then install the
paper filter bag by fitting the cardboard lip in the groove
of each holding tab.
Make sure that the logo on the cardboard lip and the logo
on the dust nozzle are on the same side, then install the
dust nozzle on the dust box.
Removing dust box and paper filter bag
(Fig. 11 & 12)
Remove the dust nozzle by pushing the two latches.
Remove the paper filter bag first by pinching the logo
side of its cardboard lip, then by pulling the cardboard lip
downwards to move it out of the holding tab of the dust
box.
Removing and reinstalling the skirt
(Fig. 13, 14 & 15)
CAUTION:
• Do not use the tool without the skirt. Otherwise dust is
scattered all over.
You can choose one of 12 directions of the skirt in accor-
dance with your purpose.
To remove the skirt, remove the screw and remove the
skirt with slightly opening it for both sides.
To reinstall the skirt, install it with slightly opening it for
both sides. And fasten the screw.
CAUTION:
• Do not set the skirt other than the designated angle.
Otherwise the tool may be damaged.

OPERATION

WARNING:
• Never switch on the tool when it is in contact with the
workpiece, it may cause an injury to operator.
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