Makita 420S manual

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  • Page 1

    Dust Collector Peak air flow 1.2 m3/min. (42.4 cu.ft./min.) INSTRUCTION MANUAL Net Sealed Recoverable Hose Dimensions suction capacity length (L x W x H) weight 1,200 mm 147") 2,2 1.5 m 240 mm x 140 mm x 340 mm 2.9 kg of water (5 ft.) (9-7/16" x 5-1/2" x 13-3/8") (6.4 Ibs)[...]

  • Page 2

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using dust collector, safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the followings: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS DUST COLLECTOR. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. IO. 11. PROPER GROUNDING. This tool should be grounded while in u[...]

  • Page 3

    switch emits sparks when turned ON and OFF, and so does the motor commutator during operation. A dangerous explosion may result. 13. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is neccessary when used by or near children. 14. Use only as described in this manual. Use only MAKITA's recommended attachments. 15. Never use the dust collector[...]

  • Page 4

    GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, ground- ing provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment- grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate out[...]

  • Page 5

    Attaching shoulder strap and waist belt Attach the shoulder strap to the dust collector using holes in the top and side of the dust collector as shown in the figures below. Always secure the shoulder strap using the buckles. Shoulder ~~ strap Attach the waist belt to the dust collector using holes in the side of the dust collector as shown at right[...]

  • Page 6

    Operation 1) When using without your power tool connected : To start the dust collector, press the "ON' side of the switch. Press the "OFF" side of the switch to stop. 2 When using with your power tool con- nected : This dust collector has an outlet for ac- cepting the plug of your power tool. When your power tool is plugged int[...]

  • Page 7

    Cord hook Use the convenient cord hook as shown at right to prevent the power tool cord from dangling around your legs. Your legs may get tangled with the dangling cord, causing severe injury to you. Cord hook Cleaning lever A clogged filter causes poor suction per- formance and potential damage to the motor. Occasionally use the cleaning lever to [...]

  • Page 8

    MAINTENANCE CAUTION : Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. Cleaning filter If suction performance will not recover enough even after you use the cleaning lever to clear the dust from the filter and empty out the dust and dirt, proceed as follows to clean the filter. Loose[...]

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    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. The accessories or attachments should be used only in the proper and intended manner. 0 Hose Part No. 150269-7 (1.5 m : 4.9 ft) Part[...]

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    The following dust extractor attachments, joints and sleeves are available for use with some types of Makita rotary hammers, finishing sander and random orbit sander. Description Dust extractor attachment Part No. 192176-8 B Rubber sleeve 18-21 Part No. 422021-6 Applicable model Rotary hammers HR1821, HR2000 HR2511 Finishing sander 9036 Random orbi[...]

  • Page 11

    Nov -20-'91 US DUST COLLECTOR Model 420s Note: The switch and other part configurations may differ from country to country. 11[...]

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    /;:hi MODEL 4205 NO USEO 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 30 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 49 50 51 52 53 54 E01 E02 E03 T MACHINE ~ 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i1 i 10 11 12 13 14. 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 41 1 81 91 4 1 1 1 2 1 4 2 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 71 DESCRIPTION ITEM NO. NO. USEO Nov-20-'91 US DESCRI[...]