Makita BO5020 Instruction Manual page 9

OPERATION
Sanding operation
Turn the tool on and wait until it attains full
speed.
Then
gently place the tool
on
the
workpiece surface. Keep the pad flush with
the workpiece and apply slight pressure on
the tool.
CAUTION:
*Never run the tool without the abrasive disc. You may seriously damage the pad.
*Never force the tool. Excessive pressure may decrease the sanding efficiency, damage
the abrasive disc or shorten tool life.
Polishing operation
For BO5021 only
CAUTION:
*Use only
a
Makita genuine sponge pad, felt pad or wool pad (optional accessories).
*Always operate the tool a t low speed to prevent work surfaces from heating abnormally.
*Never force the tool. Excessive pressure may decrease the polishing efficiency and
cause motor overload, resulting in tool malfunction.
Applying wax
Use an optional sponge pad. Apply wax to
the sponge pad or work surface. Run the
tool at low speed to smooth out wax.
NOTE:
*First, wax a not conspicuous portion of the work surface to make sure that the tool will
*Always run the tool at low speed. Running it at high speed may cause the wax to spatter.
not scratch the surface or result in uneven waxing.
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