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Makita 9227C 7-Inch Hook and Loop Electronic Polisher/Sander
 
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Makita 9227C 7-Inch Hook and Loop Electronic Polisher/Sander

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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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Technical Details

  • Variable speed (0-3,000 RPM) with pre-set maximum speed dial; ideal for ultra slow polishing
  • Lock-on button for continuous use at one speed
  • Electronic speed control maintains constant speed under load
  • Fast and powerful polishing for clear coat finishes
  • One-year manufacturer's warranty

Product Description

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Makita's 7-Inch Electronic Polisher-Sander is a favorite among automotive and marine enthusiasts for polishing and sanding. The 9227C combines 10 AMP power and variable speed control with a pre-set maximum speed dial. The result is fast and powerful polishing for clearcoat finishes, and more. It can also be easily converted to a sander.



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9227C Features
POWER - 10 AMP motor delivers 600 - 3,000 RPM
PERFORMANCE - Speed dial for optimum speed control (600 - 3,000 RPM) & application-specific setting
EFFICIENCY - Electronic speed control maintains constant speed under load
CONTROL - Soft Start for smooth start-ups
INCLUDES - Pad, wrench, side handle and loop handle

Tool Specifications
Sanding disc7"
Wool Bonnet7"
No load speed600-3,000 RPM
Spindle thread5/8" - 11 UNC
AMPS10.0
Overall length18-1/2"
Net weight6.6 lbs.
10 AMP Power with Variable Speed Control
The 9227C is powered by a 10 AMP motor with variable speed that delivers 600 - 3,000 RPM, with electronic speed control to maintain constant speed under load. The soft start feature ensures smooth start-ups, and the lock-on button is designed for continuous use at one speed.

Comfort and Ergonomics
The 9227C weighs just 6.6 pounds and is built with comfort features for extended use. The ergonomic handle with lock-on trigger switch is designed for continuous use at one speed, and the loop handle provides a comfortable grip for easier operation. The three-prong plug is engineered to prevent static electricity accumulation.

Versatile Design for a Range of Applications
The 9227C is engineered for a wide range of polishing and sanding applications, and is ideal for automotive and marine detailing as well as stone polishing work. The 9227C is just another example of Makita's commitment to innovative technology and best-in-class engineering.

About Makita's Hook and Loop Accessories and Attachments
Makita's 7-Inch Electronic Sander-Polisher is a favorite among automotive and marine enthusiasts for polishing and sanding. It combines 10 AMP power and variable speed control with a pre-set maximum speed dial. The result is fast and powerful polishing for clearcoat finishes, and more. It can also be easily converted to a sander.

About Makita
Makita is a worldwide manufacturer of industrial quality power tools and offers a wide range of industrial accessories. Makita applies leading-edge innovation to engineer power tools that are more compact and energy efficient, yet deliver industrial strength power and results. Makita U.S.A., Inc. is located in La Mirada, California, and operates an extensive distribution network located throughout the U.S. For more information, please call 800/4-MAKITA (800/462-5482) or visit makitatools.com. Makita is Best in Class Engineering.

Warranty
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. If you are not satisfied with any Makita tool within 30 days of purchase, return it and Makita will provide a replacement or refund. Each Makita tool is warranted to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita's Factory or Authorized Service Centers. Please see makitatools.com for complete details.

What's in the Box
Makita 9227C 7-Inch Electronic Polisher/Sander, hook-and-loop back-up pad, hex wrench, side handle and loop handle.


Product Description

Power polishers help cars, boats, floors--or anything else you take a shine to--come clean. The Makita polisher uses electronic speed control to maintain a constant 600 to 3,000 rpm, even under load, and that combined with multiple speed settings results in little risk of burning paint. The polisher converts easily to a sander, and quick-change hook-and-loop sanding pads eliminate clamping, bending, and tucking. We like how the handle provides secure, comfortable grips for use at any angle, and the lock-on trigger means you can go long distances with minimum fatigue. The 10 amp motor provides plenty of power, and, as with all Makita products, it's designed for long life, with easily accessible brushes that can be changed outside of the tool's housing. If you like to maintain a flawless faade, this tool deserves a place in your arsenal.

Product Details

Product Manual [934kb PDF]
  • Item Weight: 9 pounds
  • Shipping Weight: 9.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
  • Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
  • ASIN: B0000223IZ
  • California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
  • Item model number: 9227C
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #6,598 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
    #89 in  Automotive > Car Care > Exterior Care > Car Polishes & Waxes
    #6 in  Automotive > Tools & Equipment > Body Repair Tools > Grinders & Polishers

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69 of 70 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Electronic Control Can't Be Beat, June 6, 2000
By "ram22" (Corpus Christi, Texas) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Makita 9227C 7-Inch Hook and Loop Electronic Polisher/Sander (Tools & Hardware)
I recently took delivery of this machine and just can't put it down. The electronic speed control does exactly what they claim. It maintains speed even running an eight inch soft pad with sixty grit on the slowest speed setting of 300 rpm! The handle is another great bonus with a much greater combination of postions than a regular side grip. This polisher/sander maintains Makita's rep as having the lightest...but strongest polisher/sanders around, this one's a feather. It also has the standard goodies like the spindle lock and trigger hold. It's definitely the favorite in my shop.
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars ITS THE MAX, December 3, 2003
This review is from: Makita 9227C 7-Inch Hook and Loop Electronic Polisher/Sander (Tools & Hardware)
I had a body shop for twenty years. Spent more time behind a polisher than would be believed if I stated it. Polishers for automotive use were all 2400 RPM. It was either on or off, and no variable speed. When trying to feather in an area, I used to feather the switch on and off intermittently. This polisher by Makita takes it to the next level. The moment I took it out of the box and plugged it in, it was preset at one on the speed dial. I squeezed the trigger, and it crawled around so slow I couldn't believe it. Then when setting it at a higher number it gave you variable speed on the trigger. That way you had the option of adjusting by the trigger, any speed up to the preset number. Additionally, you could press in the lock on, and it would remain at a constant speed. In plain words, every option was considered, well thought out, and integrated into the tool. Leave it to Makita to make another dead on accurate tool. Add to that the built in smart electronics, which gives you just the right amount of power to keep it running at the preset speed, even when it encounters more resistance. That keeps the speed constant.
I do woodworking projects now, and was looking for a solution to give me a polished finish. The problem was that my old polishers had two speeds. Flat out 2400 or stop. Additionally they had only one option for bonnets, or cutting wheels: Large!
The Makita 9227C comes with a hook and loop 7" backing pad, and an included centering spline. Their are nice polishing wool bonnets that work with the hook and loop pad. Their are also hook and loop lambswool polishing pads that are close napped, and make for a very tight clean edge. Great for getting into those otherwise inaccessable areas. With woodwork, you may be polishing a 3 inch apron for example, right up against the underside of the table top. That requires a hook and loop backing pad, with a tight nap hook and loop pad.
Makita also has available as an option, the side handles that we have all come to know, the standard throughout the years. Those side handles are my personal choice for automotive. The handle that this 9227c comes with does not feel intuitively comfortable in my opinion. At first I thought that handle would grow on me after awhile. NOT, it is uncomfortable. I had bought the Makita 4 1/2" grinder at an earlier time from Home Depot, when they run their tool sale, just about giving it away. That side handle works perfectly on the polisher as well. So for the super cheap price, it is nice to have the handle, and the grinder.
Additionally, this polisher is available at the Makitatools.com site with the side handle only instead of the wrap around handle. The part number on that one is 9227CY. Since the side handle is available as an option, I chose to go with this one, and pick up the handle, to keep all options open.
Makita also had the standard rubber backing pad with the hex nut for the center, so you can use the standard bolt on cutting wheels, and be able to use the tie on bonnets on top of it.
If you are planning on doing the mile deep gloss level of polishing, you will need the 2400 speed range that this Makita gives you. (As well as the other speeds) The polishers that only go to 1750 is not what you want for truly incredible gloss. Especially when using high build finishes like urethanes, and well cured lacquers.
With all that in mind, that makes this Makita the top of the heap. It does share that position with the Milwaukee 5540, but that is another review. I like the Makita because it is 6 pounds instead of 9 like the 5540, and has 99 percent of the power, and 25% better price tag. The Milwaukee comes with the side handle instead of the wrap around.
All in all I am glad I bought the Makita although I must admit the Milwaukee is tugging at me as well. Highly recommended.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Industry Standard - Best Price, June 13, 2008
By wjnjr (Grapevine) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Makita 9227C 7-Inch Hook and Loop Electronic Polisher/Sander (Tools & Hardware)
Great tool, lighter than the DeWalt (the other industry standard) and cheaper than the Flex. Good enough for Paul Dalton and good enough for me (and you). Amazon has the best price. Can't go wrong with this one.
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