Operation; Maintenance - Makita DBS180ZJ Instruction Manual

Adjusting belt tracking
Make sure that the belt is aligned with the arm properly
on a trial run at low speed.
Use the thumb screw to center the belt tracking. Turn
the screw clockwise to incline the arm to the right when
looking down at the tool with its arm pointed forward,
and in counterclockwise to the left.
► Fig.10: 1. Arm 2. Thumb screw
Installing side grip
CAUTION:
Securely tighten the thumb screw
before operation.
CAUTION:
Avoid exerting a strong external
force on the side grip, otherwise the grip base
becomes loosely attached and the tool may fall
off causing damage or personal injury in the fol-
lowing conditions:
• Apply a full impact on the side grip during

operation

• Handle the tool carelessly only with one hand on
the side grip
• Carry the tool only with one hand on the side
grip
The side grip (auxiliary handle) helps hold the tool firmly
during operation.
1. Screw the grip into the fastening nut placed in the
grip base.
► Fig.11: 1. Grip 2. Grip base 3. Fastening nut
2.
Loosen the thumb screw in the grip base.
Attach the base to the barrel of the motor housing align-
ing the locking tab on the base with the shallow groove
in the surface of the housing.
Tighten the thumb screw to secure the grip.
► Fig.12: 1. Thumb screw 2. Motor housing
Connecting to Makita vacuum
cleaner
CAUTION:
Always close the nozzle cap when
a vacuum cleaner is not connected to the nozzle.
Never insert your finger into the nozzle.
NOTICE:
Read the instruction manual supplied
with your vacuum cleaner before using it.
NOTE: Optional front cuffs 22, joints or tool adapters
may be required to make connections depending on
your vacuum cleaner system.
Cleaner sanding operations can be performed by con-
necting the belt sander to Makita vacuum cleaner.
Open the nozzle cap, and install the dust nozzle.
Connect the hose of a vacuum cleaner to the dust
nozzle.
► Fig.13: 1. Dust nozzle 2. Front cuffs / joint / adapter
3. Hose of vacuum cleaner 4. Vacuum
cleaner
OPERATION
CAUTION:
Secure workpiece with clamps,
etc. if it possibly moves during operation.
CAUTION:
Avoid any sanding operations on
ignitable materials such as aluminum and magne-
sium. It may result in a fire, explosion or risk of injury.
CAUTION:
Be sure that not any part of the
sanding belt is placed on the surface of work-
piece before you turn the tool on or off. Otherwise
a poor sanding finish, damage to the belt or loss of
control of the tool may result.
CAUTION:
Avoid body contact with the belt
and rotating parts of the tool during operation.
Always be aware of your surroundings and
bystanders, and stay alert for possible hazards.
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to hold and operate
the tool upside down. It may cause a serious acci-
dent resulting in personal injury.
Turn the tool on and wait until it attains full speed. Hold
the tool firmly with both hands. Gently apply the tool to
the workpiece surface and move the tool forward and
backward.
► Fig.14
► Fig.15
Always use the range "C" (between the end of flat shoe
and front pulley) in the figure to sand the workpiece.
Press the belt only lightly on the workpiece. Excessive
pressure may damage the belt and shorten the life of
the tool.
► Fig.16: 1. Flat shoe 2. Front pulley

MAINTENANCE

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