Makita DBO180 Instruction Manual page 6

Indicator lamps
Lighted Off
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NOTE:
Depending on the conditions of use and the
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ambient temperature, the indication may differ
slightly from the actual capacity.
Switch action and speed adjusting button
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2
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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.
Speed mode Number of rotations
High
Middle
Low
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NOTE:
The table shows standard applications. They may
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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.
1. Stop button
2. Start/speed
adjusting button
Usage
Regular
11,000
sanding
Finish
9,500
sanding
7,000 Polishing
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Installing abrasive disc
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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)
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Install the dust bag on the tool with its mouth directing
downwards.
Emptying dust bag
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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.
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1. Pad
2. Abrasive disc
2
1. Dust bag
1. Dust nozzle