Makita Sander GV7000C User Manual

Electronic Disc  
Sander  
180 mm (7”)  
MODEL GV7000C  
003426  
DOUBLE  
INSULATION  
I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L  
WARNING:  
For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.  
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5. Avoid body contact with grounded sur-  
faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and  
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of  
electric shock if your body is grounded.  
14. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye  
protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety  
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must  
be used for appropriate conditions. Ordinary  
eye or sun glasses are NOT eye protection.  
6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet  
conditions. Water entering a power tool will  
increase the risk of electric shock.  
Tool Use and Care  
15. Use clamps or other practical way to  
secure and support the workpiece to a  
stable platform. Holding the work by hand or  
against your body is unstable and may lead  
to loss of control.  
7. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord  
to carry the tools or pull the plug from an  
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil,  
sharp edges or moving parts. Replace  
damaged cords immediately. Damaged  
cords increase the risk of electric shock.  
16. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for  
your application. The correct tool will do the  
job better and safer at the rate for which it is  
designed.  
8. When operating a power tool outside, use  
an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A”  
or “W”. These cords are rated for outdoor  
use and reduce the risk of electric shock.  
17. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it  
on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled  
with the switch is dangerous and must be  
repaired.  
Personal Safety  
9. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and  
use common sense when operating a  
power tool. Do not use tool while tired or  
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or  
medication. A moment of inattention while  
operating power tools may result in serious  
personal injury.  
18. Disconnect the plug from the power  
source before making any adjustments,  
changing accessories, or storing the tool.  
Such preventive safety measures reduce the  
risk of starting the tool accidentally.  
19. Store idle tools out of reach of children  
and other untrained persons. Tools are  
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.  
10. Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth-  
ing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep  
your hair, clothing, and gloves away from  
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long  
hair can be caught in moving parts.  
20. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting  
tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained  
tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely  
to bind and are easier to control.  
11. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch  
is off before plugging in. Carrying tools with  
your finger on the switch or plugging in tools  
that have the switch on invites accidents.  
21. Check for misalignment or binding of  
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any  
other condition that may affect the tools  
operation. If damaged, have the tool ser-  
viced before using. Many accidents are  
caused by poorly maintained tools.  
12. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches  
before turning the tool on. A wrench or a  
key that is left attached to a rotating part of  
the tool may result in personal injury.  
22. Use only accessories that are recom-  
mended by the manufacturer for your  
model. Accessories that may be suitable for  
one tool, may become hazardous when used  
on another tool.  
13. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing  
and balance at all times. Proper footing and  
balance enables better control of the tool in  
unexpected situations.  
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24. When servicing a tool, use only identical  
replacement parts. Follow instructions in  
the Maintenance section of this manual.  
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow  
Maintenance instructions may create a risk of  
electric shock or injury.  
SERVICE  
23. Tool service must be performed only by  
qualified repair personnel. Service or main-  
tenance performed by unqualified personnel  
could result in a risk of injury.  
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD: Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.  
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your  
product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of  
power and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and  
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage num-  
ber, the heavier the cord.  
Table 1: Minimum gage for cord  
Volts  
120 V  
Total length of cord in feet  
Ampere Rating  
25 ft.  
50 ft.  
100 ft.  
150 ft.  
More Than  
Not More Than  
AWG  
0
6
10  
12  
6
18  
18  
16  
14  
16  
16  
16  
12  
16  
14  
14  
14  
12  
12  
10  
12  
16  
Not Recommended  
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  
USB046-3  
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from  
repeated use) replace strict adherence to sander safety rules. If  
you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious  
personal injury.  
1. Accessories must be rated for at least the  
speed recommended on the tool warning  
label. Wheels and other accessories running  
over rated speed can fly apart and cause  
injury.  
3. Always use safety glasses or goggles.  
Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT  
safety glasses.  
4. Check the backing pad carefully for  
cracks, damage or deformity before oper-  
ation. Replace cracked, damaged or  
deformed pad immediately.  
2. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces  
when performing an operation where the  
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or  
its own cord. Contact with a livewire will  
make exposed metal parts of the tool live”  
and shock the operator.  
5. NEVER use tool with wood cutting blades  
or other sawblades. Such blades when  
used on a sander frequently kick and  
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cause loss of control leading to personal  
injury.  
11. Do not touch the workpiece immediately  
after operation; it may be extremely hot  
and could burn your skin.  
6. Hold the tool firmly.  
12. Check that the workpiece is properly sup-  
ported.  
7. Keep hands away from rotating parts.  
8. Make sure the abrasive disc is not con-  
tacting the workpiece before the switch is  
turned on.  
13. Pay attention that the wheel continues to  
rotate after the tool is switched off.  
14. This tool has not been waterproofed, so  
do not use water on the workpiece sur-  
face.  
9. When sanding metal surfaces, watch out  
for flying sparks. Hold the tool so that  
sparks fly away from you and other per-  
sons or flammable materials.  
15. Ventilate your work area adequately when  
you perform sanding operations.  
10. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the  
tool only when hand-held.  
16. Use of this tool to sand some products,  
paints and wood could expose user to  
dust containing hazardous substances.  
Use appropriate respiratory protection.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING:  
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this  
instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.  
SYMBOLS  
USD201-2  
The followings show the symbols used for tool.  
V .......................volts  
....................no load speed  
n
˚
A .......................amperes  
....................Class II Construction  
Hz .....................hertz  
.../min................revolutions or reciprocation per  
minute  
................alternating current  
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FUNCTIONAL  
DESCRIPTION  
CAUTION:  
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and  
unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the  
tool.  
003407  
Switch action  
CAUTION:  
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the  
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the OFF”  
1
2
position when released.  
Switch can be locked in ONposition for ease of  
operator comfort during extended use. Apply caution  
when locking tool in ONposition and maintain firm  
grasp on tool.  
1. Switch trigger  
2. Lock button  
To start the tool, simply 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 position, pull the switch trig-  
ger fully, then release it.  
003408  
Speed adjusting dial  
The tool speed can be changed by turning the speed adjust-  
ing dial to a given number setting from 1 to 5.  
Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in the direc-  
tion of number 5. And lower speed is obtained when it is  
turned in the direction of number 1.  
2
1
1. Speed adjusting dial  
003409  
Refer to the table for the relationship between the number  
settings on the dial and the approximate tool speed.  
Number  
RPM (/min)  
1
|
2,500  
|
2
|
2,800  
CAUTION:  
|
3
|
3,500  
|
If the tool is operated continuously at low speeds for a  
long time, the motor will get overloaded, resulting in tool  
malfunction.  
4
|
4,200  
|
5
4,700  
The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far as 5  
and back to 1. Do not force it past 5 or 1, or the speed  
adjusting function may no longer work.  
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The tool equipped with electronic function are easy to oper-  
ate because of the following features.  
Electronic constant speed control  
Possible to get fine finish, because the rotating speed is  
kept constantly even under the loaded condition.  
Soft start feature  
Soft start because of suppressed starting shock.  
ASSEMBLY  
CAUTION:  
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and  
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.  
003412  
Installing side grip (auxiliary handle) & cover  
CAUTION:  
Always be sure that the side grip is installed securely  
before operation.  
1
2
Install the cover, then screw the side grip on the tool  
securely. The side grip and the cover can be installed on  
either side of the tool.  
1. Cover  
2. Side grip  
003413  
1
2
1. Cover  
2. Side grip  
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003414  
Installing or removing abrasive disc  
1
2
Mount the rubber pad onto the spindle. Fit the abrasive disc  
on the rubber pad and screw the lock nut onto the spindle.  
3
4
1. Lock nut  
2. Abrasive disc  
3. Rubber pad  
4. Spindle  
003418  
To tighten the lock nut, hold the spindle with the wrench so  
that it cannot revolve, then use the lock nut wrench and  
securely tighten clockwise.  
1
2
To remove the disc, follow the installation procedure in  
reverse.  
1. Lock nut wrench  
2. Wrench  
OPERATION  
003421  
Sanding operation  
CAUTION:  
Always wear safety goggles or a face shield during  
operation.  
Never run the tool without the abrasive disc. You may  
seriously damage the pad.  
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Hold the tool firmly. Turn the tool on and then apply the abra-  
sive 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 pre-  
mature wear to abrasive disc.  
MAINTENANCE  
CAUTION:  
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and  
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or  
maintenance.  
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001145  
Replacing carbon brushes  
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 iden-  
tical carbon brushes.  
1
1. Limit mark  
003423  
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.  
1
2
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.  
1. Brush holder cap  
2. Screwdriver  
ACCESSORIES  
CAUTION:  
These accessories or attachments are 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. Only use accessory  
or attachment for its stated purpose.  
If you need any assistance for more details regarding these  
accessories, ask your local Makita service center.  
Rubber pad  
Abrasive discs  
Lock nut  
Lock nut wrench 28  
Wrench 17  
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Memo  
10  
 
Memo  
11  
 
Memo  
12  
 
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WARNING  
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other  
construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California  
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples  
of these chemicals are:  
lead from lead-based paints,  
crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and  
arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.  
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this  
type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well  
ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those  
dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.  
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