Makita Handle & Backing Plate Removal

I received a slightly used Makita from a good friend of mine for the exchange of some man hours of my work paint correcting for him. He gave me his old 9227C as he now has been using the upgraded Festool machine. I received it with a backing plate already on the machine and no handles. Unfortunately we couldn't find any tools or the handles that came along with the polisher.

Does anybody know where i could source a handle and the wrenches needed to remove the backing plates? :shead: Thanks!

 

You don't need a wrench to remove the BP, just slowly spin the BP clockwise and press the black button on top of the head until you hear a click, the BP will lock into place now spin the BP counter clockwise to remove from the thread. As far as sourcing a handle, if you can get in touch with Makita them selves and just order the one that you want then I guess it's cheaper, I don't know anyone who is just selling the handle. There's the traditional handle, the bar type that can be put at either side of the head and the hook type handle that is more unique to the Makita(almost like the GG D/A). I use the hook type because you can use it right handed or left handed. That way if one hand gets tired you can switch over with the other w/o removal of the handle.

 

I know this is weird because the hot air intake and output comes out the head but a lot of people in the U.K. use it without the handles, especially on horizontal panels

 

Thank you Hamza. I don't get why i didn't try pressing that black button to remove the backing plate. Just tried it out and everything worked perfectly.


Makita 9227C parts breakdown on ToolPartsDirect.com


I'm guessing on this link i need parts number 12 & 13?

 

You'll actually need two part 12's if their in individual packaging and one if they come in a pair, 13 is what I use. You'll also need a hex key, I'm sure you have plenty of those, but it's going to have to rather long or short...you'll see what I mean

 

If you want to get a traditional side handle, I think Auto Detailing Solutions dot com out of Arizona has several side handles on their site.

I only use side handles, never the horseshoe handle on the top. Once you get your arms big enough they never get tired so you have to switch.

Dan F