[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] OPERATION CAUTION: • Always use the front grip and firmly hold the tool by front grip and switch handle during operations. 4) The front grip can be loosened and moved horizontally to a desired working position. Once the front grip is in the desired position, retighten before using. 5) Open the grip base, and attach it to the sander in the area of the Makita logo. 6) After closing the grip base, firmly tighten on the front grip to the screw section of the grip base. 7) To remove, loosen and remove front grip, and then remove grip base. Excessive pressure may decrease the sanding efficiency, damage the abrasive disc or shorten tool life. € Using the tool with the pad edge contacting the workpiece may damage the pad. Keep the pad flush with the workpiece and apply slight pressure on the tool. CAUTION: • The sanding pad rotates clockwise during the loaded operation, but it may rotate counterclockwise during the no-load operation. 8) To install the abrasive disc, first remove all dirt or foreign matter from the pad. Then peel off the backing paper from the abrasive disc and attach the abrasive disc to the pad. Be careful to align the holes in the abrasive disc with those in the pad. CAUTION: • If you peel off the abrasive disc from the pad, its adhesion will become poor. [. . . ] If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center. For European countries only EC Declaration of Conformity We Makita Corporation as the responsible manufacturer declare that the following Makita machine(s): Designation of Machine: Random Orbit Sander Model No. [. . . ]