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CAUTION: Do not set the skirt other than the designated angle. Otherwise the tool may be damaged. OPERATION 1. Applying wax 1. Sponge pad WARNING: Never switch on the tool when it is in contact with the workpiece, it may cause an injury to operator. Sanding operation 012879 CAUTION: • Never run the tool without the abrasive disc. You may seriously damage the pad. • Never force the tool. Excessive pressure may decrease the sanding efficiency, damage the abrasive disc or shorten tool life. • Using the tool with the pad edge contacting the workpiece may damage the pad. Hold the tool firmly. Turn the tool on and wait until it attains full speed. Then gently place the tool on the workpiece surface. Keep the pad flush with the workpiece and apply slight pressure on the tool. CAUTION: The sanding pad rotates clockwise during the loaded operation, but it may rotate counterclockwise during the no-load operation. Polishing operation (optional) CAUTION: • Use only a Makita genuine sponge pad, felt pad or wool pad (optional accessories). • Always operate the tool at low speed to prevent work surfaces from heating abnormally. • Never force the tool. Excessive pressure may decrease the polishing efficiency and cause motor overload, resulting in tool malfunction. 1 012882 Use an optional sponge pad. Apply wax to the sponge pad or work surface. Run the tool at low speed to smooth out wax. NOTE: • First, wax a not conspicuous portion of the work surface to make sure that the tool will not scratch the surface or result in uneven waxing. • The tool starts with high speed mode. Be careful when you start the tool. The wax may be spattered. It is recommended that you spread wax with the tool stopped before starting up the tool. Change the speed mode to low immediately after you start the tool. • Always run the tool at low speed. Running it at high speed may cause the wax to spatter. 2. Removing wax 1. Felt pad 1 012883 Use an optional felt pad. Run the tool at low speed to remove wax. 3. Polishing 1. Wool pad 1 012884 Use an optional wool pad. Run the tool at low speed and apply the wool pad gently to the work surface. 7