Makita 9566PC Owners Manual - Page 7

WARNING: MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Speed adjusting dial 1 1. Speed adjusting dial FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Shaft lock 1. Shaft lock 1 008370 CAUTION: • Never actuate the shaft lock when the spindle is moving. The tool may be damaged. Press the shaft lock to prevent spindle rotation when installing or removing accessories. Switch action 1. Lock-off lever 2. Switch lever 008372 The rotating speed can be changed by turning the speed adjusting dial to a given number setting from 1 to 5. Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in the direction of number 5. And lower speed is obtained when it is turned in the direction of number 1. Refer to the below table for the relationship between the number settings on the dial and the approximate rotating speed. For 9564PCV,9565PCV 008413 Number 1 2 3 4 5 min-1 (R.P.M.) 2,800 4,000 6,500 9,000 11,500 For 9566PCV 008414 Number 1 2 3 4 5 min-1 (R.P.M.) 4,000 5,000 6,500 8,000 10,000 2 1 008371 CAUTION: • Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch lever actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released. • Do not pull the switch lever forcibly without pushing in the lock-off lever. To prevent the switch lever from accidentally pulled, a lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool, pull the lock-off lever toward the operator and then pull the switch lever. Release the switch lever to stop. CAUTION: • If the tool is operated continuously at low speeds for a long time, the motor will get overloaded and heated up. • The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far as 5 and back to 1. Do not force it past 5 or 1, or the speed adjusting function may no longer work. The tools equipped with electronic function are easy to operate because of the following features. Electronic function Constant speed control • Possible to get fine finish, because the rotating speed is kept constantly even under the loaded condition. • Additionally, when the load on the tool exceeds admissible levels, power to the motor is reduced to protect the motor from overheating. When the load 7