Makita PV001G Instruction Manual page 13

ASSEMBLY
Always be sure that the tool is
CAUTION:
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Installing loop handle
Be sure to hold the tool firmly with
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both hands, positioning one hand on the switch
handle and the other on the loop handle, side grip
or tool head.
Make sure that the loop handle is
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installed securely before operation.
1. Place the loop handle over the tool head by pass-
ing the tool head through the loop of the handle.
► Fig.7: 1. Loop handle 2. Tool head
Attach the straight end of the loop handle over the
2.
mounting hole on side of the tool head, fitting the guide
ridges on the handle end well into the guide grooves
around the mounting hole.
► Fig.8: 1. Straight end of loop handle 2. Spindle
3. Mounting hole 4. Guide ridge 5. Guide
groove
3. Hold the loop handle and pull the loop end over
the mounting hole on the other side of the tool head,
refining angles to engage the handle position.
4. Install and tighten the hex bolts into the mounting
holes on both sides of the tool head to secure the loop
handle in place.
► Fig.9: 1. Loop end of loop handle 2. Mounting hole
NOTE: The loop handle has an asymmetric shape
that can be applied for left or right hand, making
it more comfortable for you to grip and easy for
polishing.
► Fig.10: 1. Loop handle 2. Tool head 3. Hex bolt
4. Hex wrench
NOTE: The loop handle can be laid down back and
forwards according to your preferred position. Loosen
the hex bolts, move the handle to your desired angle
and then refasten the bolts to lock the angle.
► Fig.11: 1. Loop handle 2. Hex bolt
Installing side grip
Be sure to hold the tool firmly with
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both hands, positioning one hand on the switch
handle and the other on the loop handle, side grip
or tool head.
Make sure that the side grip is
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installed securely before operation.
Screw the side grip tightly into the mounting hole on
either side of the tool head.
► Fig.12: 1. Mounting hole 2. Side grip
Installing and removing wool pad
Optional accessory
Make sure that the backing pad is
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secured properly. Loose attachment will run out of
balance and cause an excessive vibration which may
cause loss of control.
Make sure that the wool pad and
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backing pad are aligned and securely attached.
Otherwise the wool pad will cause an excessive vibra-
tion which may cause loss of control or the wool pad
may be thrown out from the tool.
Only use the hook-and-loop sys-
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tem wool pads for polishing.
Never actuate the shaft lock when the
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spindle is moving. The tool may be damaged.
Regularly clean accessories and spin-
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dle to remove dust and debris. Wipe the compo-
nents clean with a cloth dampened in soapy water if
necessary.
► Fig.13: 1. Wool pad 2. Sleeve 18 3. Backing pad
4. Spindle
Installing wool pad
Press in the shaft lock to prevent spindle rotation,
1.
and thread the backing pad into the spindle.
2. Hand tighten the backing pad securely.
► Fig.14: 1. Shaft lock 2. Backing pad 3. Spindle
Insert the sleeve 18 into the center hole of the
3.
backing pad.
4. Install the wool pad over the backing pad, passing
the sleeve 18 through the center hole of the wool pad.
Use the sleeve 18 as a positioning guide to align the
wool pad accurately along the backing pad.
Pull the sleeve 18 out of the center hole of the
5.
backing pad.
► Fig.15: 1. Sleeve 18 2. Backing pad 3. Wool pad
Removing wool pad
Gently peel the wool pad off the backing pad.
1.
2. Unscrew the backing pad while pressing in the
shaft lock.
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