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orbits per minute 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. Switch action CAUTION: Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the slide switch actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position when the rear of the slide switch is depressed. CAUTION: When locking tool in "ON" position apply caution and maintain firm grasp on tool. To start the tool, slide the slide switch toward the "I (ON)" position. For continuous operation, press the front of the slide switch to lock it. 1 1. Slide switch To stop the tool, press the rear of the slide switch, then slide it toward the "O (OFF)" position. 1 1. Slide switch 4 ENGLISH 1 1. Speed adjusting dial 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 table for the relationship between the number settings on the dial and the approximate rotating speed. Number 1 2 3 4 5 Orbits per min. 1,600 2,900 4,200 5,500 6,800 Pad rotating speed per minute in random orbit with forced rotation mode 140 260 370 490 600 NOTICE: If the tool is operated continuously at low speeds for a long time, the motor will get overloaded, resulting in tool malfunction. NOTICE: 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. Electronic function The tools equipped with electronic function are easy to operate because of the following features. Constant speed control Possible to get fine finish, because the rotating speed is kept constant even under the loaded condition. Soft start feature Soft start because of suppressed starting shock. Selecting the action mode Use the change knob to change the rotation mode. NOTICE: Always turn the knob fully. If the knob is in the middle position, you can not turn on the tool.

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ENGLISH
orbits per minute
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before adjusting or
checking function on the tool.
Switch action
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always
check to see that the slide switch actuates prop-
erly and returns to the "OFF" position when the
rear of the slide switch is depressed.
CAUTION:
When locking tool in "ON" position
apply caution and maintain firm grasp on tool.
To start the tool, slide the slide switch toward the "I
(ON)" position. For continuous operation, press the
front of the slide switch to lock it.
1
1. Slide switch
To stop the tool, press the rear of the slide switch, then
slide it toward the "O (OFF)" position.
1
1. Slide switch
Speed adjusting dial
1
1. Speed adjusting dial
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 table for the relationship between the num-
ber settings on the dial and the approximate rotating
speed.
Number
Orbits per min.
Pad rotating
speed per minute
in random orbit
with forced rota-
tion mode
1
1,600
140
2
2,900
260
3
4,200
370
4
5,500
490
5
6,800
600
NOTICE:
If the tool is operated continuously at low
speeds for a long time, the motor will get overloaded,
resulting in tool malfunction.
NOTICE:
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.
Electronic function
The tools equipped with electronic function are easy to
operate because of the following features.
Constant speed control
Possible to get fine finish, because the rotating speed is
kept constant even under the loaded condition.
Soft start feature
Soft start because of suppressed starting shock.
Selecting the action mode
Use the change knob to change the rotation mode.
NOTICE:
Always turn the knob fully. If the knob is in
the middle position, you can not turn on the tool.