This item has been sourced from the original manufacturer and is intended to be used with Makita finishing sanders. The metal lever is part of the blade clamp and is used as a grip that opens and closes the clamp when changing sandpaper sheets. This item is available as an individual replacement part.
Lever 322685-5
OEM part for: Makita
Part Number: 322685-5
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This Lever will fit the following 3 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
This item works with the following types of products:
- Sander Parts
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Switch was not working
Tool Type
Sander
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
lever broke
Tool Type
Sander
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
Lever Broke
Tool Type
Sander
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
The lever was not working correctly.
Tool Type
Sander
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers
Parts Used
The steel lever, which elevates the part which grips the sand paper on a palm sander, was broken. Insertion of the sand paper was virtually impossible.
Tool Type
Sander
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
The replacement part was easily found from the parts listing on the eReplacementParts website.
Lever used to loosen jaws that hold sandpaper was overextended by a friend and snapped off.
Tool Type
Sander
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
BROKEN LEVER ARM
Tool Type
Sander
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver
Parts Used
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