Makita XSB01 Instruction Manual page 7

To start the tool, pull the switch trigger. Release the
switch trigger to stop.
For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger and
then push in the lock button. To stop the tool from the
locked switch position, pull the switch trigger fully, and
then release it.
► 1. Lock-on button 2. Switch trigger
Lighting up the front lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
The lighting direction can be adjusted at three levels
through an angle of 60°. Pull the switch trigger to turn
on the lamp. To turn off, release it. The lamp goes out
approximately 10 seconds after releasing the switch
trigger.
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► 1. Lamp
NOTE: When the tool is overheated, the light flashes
for one minute. In this case, cool down the tool before
operating again.
NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or
it may lower the illumination.
Speed adjusting dial
The belt speed can be adjusted between 600 m and
1,700 m per minute (1,970 - 5,600 ft/min) 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; lower speed is obtained when it
is turned in the direction of number 1. Select the proper
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speed for the workpiece to be sanded.
CAUTION:
be turned between the numbers indicated on the
dial. Do not apply an excessive force to turn the
dial outside that range, or the speed adjustment
may not function.
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► 1. Speed adjusting dial
Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric brake. If the tool
consistently fails to quickly cease to function after the
switch trigger is released, have the tool serviced at a
Makita service center.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
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The speed adjusting dial can only
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Always be sure that the tool is