let start by say this be a powerful machine that do exactly what it be suppose to do . say that let talk about the mishap I encounter . I have 5 bird Eye maple glue up panel that I be have problem with tear out so I decide to purchase this item . all arrive on time and in perfect condition -lrb- unit have some sawdust on it as Makita always test they unit before packaging -rrb- . anyway after I open the box I immediately bring it to the shop , it come with a 80 grit belt and I feel this would be a good start point . I plug it in and turn it over to adjust the tracking and be rest it on my hip with one hand and reach for the tracking knob with the other and my sweatshirt get too close , touch the sandpaper and be immediately suck behind the belt . anyway , it happen so quick it start at the hip and run all the way up to my neck before I be able to let go of the power switch . luckily it stop before it get to my face . I have to cut off the sweatshirt and it take a hour and several cutting before I get it clear . this be one powerful well build machine as nothing happen to it , but it destroy my sweatshirt . after I get everything put back together I bring it to the shop and within 5 minute I have a perfectly flat panel ready for the random orbit sand to the fine grits . I would definitely recommend this to anyone , but do not wear loose clothing near it . I be fortunate that I be not at the table saw - a Sawstop in my future perhaps !