Makita XSB01 Cordless Belt Sander Instruction Manual

makita XSB01 Cordless Belt Sander

SPECIFICATIONS

*1. With abrasive belt and battery cartridge (BL1860B).

• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice.
• Specifications may differ from country to country.
• Weight, with battery cartridge, according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2014

Applicable Battery Cartridge and Charger

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

WARNING: Only use the battery cartridges and chargers listed above. Use of any other battery cartridges and chargers may cause injury and/or fire.

SAFETY WARNINGS

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instruc-tions, 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 reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

Work Area Safety

1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-spheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
2. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of elec-tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con-ditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
6. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit inter-rupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
7. Power tools can produce electromagnetic fields (EMF) that are not harmful to the user. However, users of pacemakers and other similar medical devices should contact the maker of their device and/or doctor for advice before operating this power tool.

Personal Safety

1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or med-ication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
2. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
4. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
7. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
8. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
9. Always wear protective goggles to protect your eyes from injury when using power tools. The goggles must comply with ANSI Z87.1 in the USA. It is an employer’s responsibility to enforce the use of appropriate safety protective equipment by the tool operators and by other persons in the immediate working area.

Power Tool Use and Care

1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
3. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjust-ments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
5. Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If dam-aged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, tak-ing into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
8. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
9. When using the tool, do not wear cloth work gloves which may be entangled. The entanglement of cloth work gloves in the moving parts may result in personal injury.

Battery Tool Use and Care

1. Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
2. Use power tools only with specifically desig-nated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
3. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery termi-nals together may cause burns or a fire.
4. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If con-tact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
5. Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam-aged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
6. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or tem-perature above 130 °C may cause explosion.
7. Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instruc-tions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

Service

1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
2. Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.
3. Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-ing accessories.
4. Do not modify or attempt to repair the appli-ance or the battery pack except as indicated in the instructions for use and care.

CORDLESS BELT SANDER SAFETY WARNINGS

1. Ventilate your work area adequately when you perform sanding operations.
2. Some material contains chemicals which may be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhala-tion and skin contact. Follow material supplier safety data.
3. Always use the correct dust mask/respirator for the material and application you are work-ing with.
4. Always use safety glasses or goggles. Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT safety glasses.
5. Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
6. Make sure the belt is not contacting the work-piece before the switch is turned on.
7. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
8. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool only when hand-held.
9. This tool has not been waterproofed, so do not use water on the workpiece surface.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: 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 instruction 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 battery.
2. Do not disassemble or tamper the battery cartridge. It may result in a fire, excessive heat, or explosion.
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 atten-tion right away. It may result in loss of your eyesight.
5. Do not short the battery cartridge:
   • Do not touch the terminals with any con-ductive material.
   • Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-tainer with other metal objects such as nails, coins, etc.
   • Do not expose battery cartridge to water or rain.
     A battery short can cause a large current flow, overheating, possible burns and even a breakdown.
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 battery 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-ments.
    For commercial transports e.g. by third parties, forwarding agents, special requirement on pack-aging 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 regulations.
    Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the battery in such a manner that it cannot move around in the packaging.
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 of battery.
12. Use the batteries only with the products specified by Makita. Installing the batteries to non-compliant products may result in a fire, exces-sive 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 temperature burns. Pay attention to the han-dling of hot battery cartridges.
15. Do not touch the terminal of the tool imme-diately after use as it may get hot enough to cause burns.
16. Do not allow chips, dust, or soil stuck into the terminals, holes, and grooves of the battery cartridge. It may result in poor performance or breakdown of the tool or battery cartridge.
17. Unless the tool supports the use near high-voltage 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.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

Installing or Removing Battery Cartridge

1. Red indicator
2. Button
3. Battery cartridge

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.

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:

Overload Protection

This protection works when the tool is operated in a manner that causes it to draw an abnormally high cur-rent. In this situation, turn the tool off and stop the appli-cation that caused the tool to become overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.

Overheat Protection

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 capacity gets low. In this situation, remove the battery from the tool and charge the battery.

Indicating the Remaining Battery Capacity

Only for battery cartridges with the indicator

1. Indicator lamps
2. Check button

Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps light up for a few seconds.

NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly from the actual capacity.
NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when the battery protection system works.

Adjusting Arm Inclination

The arm can be pivoted and fixed at any desired angle within the range “A” (-5° to 90°) in the figure. Adjust the angle to make a comfortable working position. Loosen the lock lever by raising it. Pivot the arm to the desired position, and secure the lock lever to fix the arm firmly.

1. Lock lever
2. Arm

Replacing Arm

6 mm (1/4″) and 13 mm (1/2″) width belts can be installed with the optional arms that are designed for the corresponding belt widths. Loosen the screw that secures the arm and replace the standard-equipped arm with the optional arm, then tighten the screw firmly.

1. Screw
2. Arm

Switch Action

To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock-off switch is provided. Depress the switch lever from the A side to unlock the switch trigger, and from the B side to lock in.

1. Lock-off switch

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

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.

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 speed for the workpiece to be sanded.

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

Removing and Installing Abrasive Belt

Pull the cam lever back to release the tension in the belt, and remove the belt.
To install the belt, place one side of the belt over the rear pulley in first, hook the other side over the front pulley, and then set the cam lever to the original position.

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.

Installing Side Grip

• 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.
   
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.
   

Connecting to Makita Vacuum Cleaner

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.

OPERATION

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.

 

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.

MAINTENANCE

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.

Storage

The arm can move through an angle of up to 160°. Fold the arm up to save a storage space.

1. Loosen the lock lever by raising it. Pivot the arm at an angle of 90°.
2. Push and hold the slider knob, and then adjust the angle of the arm in the range “B” (90° to 160°) in the figure.
   
3. Secure the lock lever to fix the arm.
   

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

If you need any assistance for more details regard-ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.

• Dust nozzle assembly
• Arm (6, 9, 13 mm (1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″))
• Abrasive belts
• Dust cover complete
• Hose complete 28
• Front cuffs
• Makita genuine battery and charger

NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the tool package as standard accessories. They may differ from country to country.

MAKITA LIMITED WARRANTY

Please refer to the annexed warranty sheet for the most current warranty terms applicable to this product. If annexed warranty sheet is not available, refer to the warranty details set forth at below website for your respective country.
United States of America: www.makitatools.com
Canada: www.makita.ca
Other countries: www.makita.com

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.

Makita Corporation
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,
Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan
www.makita.com