Sanding Operation; Maintenance; Replacing Carbon Brushes - Makita GV7000C Instruction Manual

OPERATION

Sanding operation

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CAUTION:
Always wear safety goggles or a face shield during
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operation.
Never run the tool without the abrasive disc. You
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may seriously damage the pad.
Hold the tool firmly. Turn the tool on and then apply the
abrasive disc to the workpiece.
In general, keep the abrasive disc at an angle of about
15 degrees to the workpiece surface. Apply slight
pressure only. Excessive pressure will result in poor
performance and premature wear to abrasive disc.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or
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the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.

Replacing carbon brushes

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Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep
the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders.
Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same
time. Use only identical carbon brushes.
Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps.
Take out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones
and secure the brush holder caps.
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1. Limit mark
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To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be
performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
These accessories
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recommended for use with your Makita tool
specified in this manual. The use of any other
accessories or attachments might present a risk of
injury to persons.
attachment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
Rubber pad
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Abrasive discs
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Lock nut
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Wrench 17
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Lock nut wrench 28
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1. Brush holder
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cap
2
2. Screwdriver
or attachments
Only use accessory or
are