DBO180 - Sander MAKITA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DBO180 MAKITA

ENGLISH (Original instructions)

Explanation of general view

7 Start/speed adjusting button

• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without

• Specifications may differ from country to country.

• The weight may differ depending on the attachment(s), including the battery cartridge. The lightest and heaviest

combination, according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2014, are shown in the table.

Applicable battery cartridge and charger

• Some of the battery cartridges and chargers listed above may not be available depending on your region of resi-

WARNING: Only use the battery cartridges and chargers listed above. Use of any other battery cartridges

and chargers may cause injury and/or fire. ENE052-1 Intended use

The tool is intended for the sanding of large surface of

wood, plastic and metal materials as well as painted sur-

faces. GEA010-2 General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions,

illustrations and specifications provided with this

power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below

may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your

mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated

(cordless) power tool. GEB021-4 SANDER SAFETY WARNINGS

1. Always use safety glasses or goggles. Ordinary

eye or sun glasses are NOT safety glasses.

2. Hold the tool firmly.

3. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool

only when hand-held.

4. This tool has not been waterproofed, so do not

use water on the workpiece surface.

5. Ventilate your work area adequately when you

perform sanding operations.

6. Some material contains chemicals which may be

toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation

and skin contact. Follow material supplier safety

7. Use of this tool to sand some products, paints

and wood could expose user to dust containing

hazardous substances. Use appropriate respira-

Rated voltage D.C. 14.4 V D.C. 18 V Battery cartridge

8. Be sure that there are no cracks or breakage on

the pad before use. Cracks or breakage may

cause a personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product

(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence

to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or

failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruc-

tion manual may cause serious personal injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERY CARTRIDGE

1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-

tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery

charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using bat-

2. Do not disassemble or tamper with the battery

cartridge. It may result in a fire, excessive heat, or

3. If operating time has become excessively

shorter, stop operating immediately. It may

result in a risk of overheating, possible burns

and even an explosion.

4. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them out

with clear water and seek medical attention right

away. It may result in loss of your eyesight.

5. Do not short the battery cartridge:

(1) Do not touch the terminals with any conduc-

(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-

tainer with other metal objects such as nails,

(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water or

A battery short can cause a large current flow,

overheating, possible burns and even a break-

6. Do not store and use the tool and battery car-

tridge in locations where the temperature may

reach or exceed 50 °C (122 °F).

7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if it

is severely damaged or is completely worn out.

The battery cartridge can explode in a fire.

8. Do not nail, cut, crush, throw, drop the battery

cartridge, or hit against a hard object to the bat-

tery cartridge. Such conduct may result in a fire,

excessive heat, or explosion.

9. Do not use a damaged battery.

10. The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject

to the Dangerous Goods Legislation require-

For commercial transports e.g. by third parties, for-

warding agents, special requirement on packaging

and labeling must be observed.

For preparation of the item being shipped, consult-

ing an expert for hazardous material is required.

Please also observe possibly more detailed national

Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the bat-

tery in such a manner that it cannot move around in

11. When disposing the battery cartridge, remove it

from the tool and dispose of it in a safe place.

Follow your local regulations relating to disposal

12. Use the batteries only with the products speci-

fied by Makita. Installing the batteries to non-com-

pliant products may result in a fire, excessive heat,

explosion, or leak of electrolyte.

13. If the tool is not used for a long period of time,

the battery must be removed from the tool.

14. During and after use, the battery cartridge may

take on heat which can cause burns or low tem-

perature burns. Pay attention to the handling of

hot battery cartridges.

15. Do not touch the terminal of the tool immediately

after use as it may get hot enough to cause

16. Do not allow chips, dust, or soil stuck into the

terminals, holes, and grooves of the battery car-

tridge. It may cause heating, catching fire, burst and

malfunction of the tool or battery cartridge, resulting

in burns or personal injury.

17. Unless the tool supports the use near high-volt-

age electrical power lines, do not use the battery

cartridge near high-voltage electrical power

lines. It may result in a malfunction or breakdown of

the tool or battery cartridge.

18. Keep the battery away from children.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries.

Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that

have been altered, may result in the battery bursting

causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will also

void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and charger.

Tips for maintaining maximum battery life

1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely

discharged. Always stop tool operation and

charge the battery cartridge when you notice

2. Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge.

Overcharging shortens the battery service life.

3. Charge the battery cartridge with room tempera-

ture at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let a hot bat-

tery cartridge cool down before charging it.

4. When not using the battery cartridge, remove it

from the tool or the charger.

5. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use it

for a long period (more than six months).

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the bat-

tery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking

function on the tool.

Installing or removing battery cartridge (Fig. 1)

• Always switch off the tool before installing or removing

of the battery cartridge.

• Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly when

installing or removing battery cartridge. Failure to

hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly may cause

them to slip off your hands and result in damage to the

tool and battery cartridge and a personal injury.7

To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool

while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.

To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the

battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it

into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place with a

little click. If you can see the red indicator on the upper

side of the button, it is not locked completely.

• Always install the battery cartridge fully until the red

indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall

out of the tool, causing injury to you or someone

• Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the car-

tridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted

Tool / battery protection system

The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys-

tem. This system automatically cuts off the power to

extend tool and battery life. The tool will automatically

stop during operation if the tool or battery is placed under

one of the following conditions:

This protection works when the tool is operated in a man-

ner that causes it to draw an abnormally high current. In

this situation, turn the tool off and stop the application

that caused the tool to become overloaded. Then turn

the tool on to restart.

This protection works when the tool or battery is over-

heated. In this situation, let the tool and battery cool

before turning the tool on again.

Overdischarge protection

This protection works when the remaining battery capac-

ity gets low. In this situation, remove the battery from the

tool and charge the battery.

Indicating the remaining battery capacity (Fig. 2)

Only for battery cartridges with the indicator

Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-

cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps

light up for few seconds.

• Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient

temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the

• The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when the bat-

tery protection system works.

Switch action and speed adjusting button (Fig. 3)

To start the tool, press the start/speed adjusting button.

The tool starts with high speed mode. Each time you

press the start/speed adjusting button, the speed mode

changes in an order of hi speed, middle speed, and low

To stop the tool, press the stop button.

Refer to the table for the relationship between the speed

mode and the kind of work.

• The table shows standard applications. They may differ

under certain conditions.

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the bat-

tery cartridge is removed before carrying out any work

Installing abrasive disc (Fig. 4)

To install the abrasive disc, first remove all dirt or foreign

matter from the pad. Then attach the abrasive disc to the

pad. Be careful to align the holes in the abrasive disc with

Installing dust bag (optional accessory) (Fig. 5)

Install the dust bag on the tool with its mouth directing

Emptying dust bag (Fig. 6 & 7)

When the dust bag is about half full, switch off the tool,

and remove the dust bag from the tool. Then remove the

dust nozzle from the dust bag after unlocking the dust

nozzle by turning it slightly counterclockwise. Empty the

dust bag by tapping it lightly.

After emptying the dust bag, install the dust nozzle on the

dust bag. Turn the dust nozzle slightly clockwise to lock it

in place. Then install the dust bag on the tool as

described in “Installing dust bag”.

Installing paper filter bag (optional accessory)

Make sure that the logo on the cardboard lip and the logo

on the dust box are on the same side, then install the

paper filter bag by fitting the cardboard lip in the groove

of each holding tab.

Make sure that the logo on the cardboard lip and the logo

on the dust nozzle are on the same side, then install the

dust nozzle on the dust box.

High 11,000 Regular sanding

Middle 9,500 Finish sanding

Low 7,000 Polishing8

Removing dust box and paper filter bag

Remove the dust nozzle by pushing the two latches.

Remove the paper filter bag first by pinching the logo

side of its cardboard lip, then by pulling the cardboard lip

downwards to move it out of the holding tab of the dust

Removing and reinstalling the skirt

• Do not use the tool without the skirt. Otherwise dust is

You can choose one of 12 directions of the skirt in accor-

dance with your purpose.

To remove the skirt, remove the screw and remove the

skirt with slightly opening it for both sides.

To reinstall the skirt, install it with slightly opening it for

both sides. And fasten the screw.

• Do not set the skirt other than the designated angle.

Otherwise the tool may be damaged.

• Never switch on the tool when it is in contact with the

workpiece, it may cause an injury to operator.

Sanding operation (Fig. 15)

• Never run the tool without the abrasive disc. You may

seriously damage the pad.

• Never force the tool. Excessive pressure may decrease

the sanding efficiency, damage the abrasive disc or

• Using the tool with the pad edge contacting the work-

piece may damage the pad.

Hold the tool firmly. Turn the tool on and wait until it

attains full speed. Then gently place the tool on the work-

piece surface. Keep the pad flush with the workpiece and

apply slight pressure on the tool.

• The sanding pad rotates clockwise during the loaded

operation, but it may rotate counterclockwise during the

Polishing operation (optional)

• Use only a Makita genuine sponge pad, felt pad or wool

pad (optional accessories).

• Always operate the tool at low speed to prevent work

surfaces from heating abnormally.

• Never force the tool. Excessive pressure may decrease

the polishing efficiency and cause motor overload,

resulting in tool malfunction.

1. Applying wax (Fig. 16)

Use an optional sponge pad. Apply wax to the

sponge pad or work surface. Run the tool at low

speed to smooth out wax.

• First, wax a not conspicuous portion of the work sur-

face to make sure that the tool will not scratch the sur-

face or result in uneven waxing.

• The tool starts with high speed mode. Be careful when

you start the tool. The wax may be spattered. It is rec-

ommended that you spread wax with the tool stopped

before starting up the tool. Change the speed mode to

low immediately after you start the tool.

• Always run the tool at low speed. Running it at high

speed may cause the wax to spatter.

2. Removing wax (Fig. 17)

and apply the wool pad gently to the work surface.

MAINTENANCE CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the bat-

tery cartridge is removed before attempting to perform

inspection or maintenance.

• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the

like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.

To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,

carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other

maintenance or adjustment should be performed by

Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita

OPTIONAL 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.

• Hook-and-loop type abrasive discs (with pre-punched

• Hook-and-loop type sponge pad

• Hook-and-loop type felt pad

• Hook-and-loop type wool pad

• Makita genuine battery and charger

• Some items in the list may be included in the tool pack-

age as standard accessories. They may differ from

The typical A-weighted noise level determined according

Sound pressure level (L

The noise level under working may exceed 80 dB (A).9

• The declared noise emission value(s) has been mea-

sured in accordance with a standard test method and

may be used for comparing one tool with another.

• The declared noise emission value(s) may also be

used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.

• Wear ear protection.

• The noise emission during actual use of the power

tool can differ from the declared value(s) depend-

ing on the ways in which the tool is used especially

what kind of workpiece is processed.

• Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the

operator that are based on an estimation of expo-

sure in the actual conditions of use (taking account

of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times

when the tool is switched off and when it is running

idle in addition to the trigger time).

The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) determined

according to EN62841-2-4:

Work mode: sanding metal plate

Vibration emission (a

• The declared vibration total value(s) has been mea-

sured in accordance with a standard test method and

may be used for comparing one tool with another.

• The declared vibration total value(s) may also be used

in a preliminary assessment of exposure.

• The vibration emission during actual use of the

power tool can differ from the declared value(s)

depending on the ways in which the tool is used

especially what kind of workpiece is processed.

• Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the

operator that are based on an estimation of expo-

sure in the actual conditions of use (taking account

of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times

when the tool is switched off and when it is running

idle in addition to the trigger time).

DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY For European countries only

The Declarations of conformity are included in Annex A

to this instruction manual.10

FRANÇAIS (Instructions originales)

certaines conditions.

DÉCLARATIONS DE CONFORMITÉ

Vibrationsemission (a

WAARSCHUWING! Lees alle

BEDIENING WAARSCHUWING:

1. Aanbrengen van was (Fig. 16)

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