Makita BO6050 Instruction Manual page 7

Rotate the change knob counterclockwise for random
orbit with forced rotation mode.
Random orbit mode
► Fig.5: 1. Change knob
Random orbit mode is orbital action with free rotation of
the pad for fine sanding.
Rotate the change knob clockwise for random orbit
mode.
Typical applications for sanding and
polishing
Sanding
Material Use
Random
rotation
Paintwork Sanding
Repairs
(scratches,
rust spots)
Rough
paint
stripping
Plastics Soft plas-
tics (PVC/
ABS)
Hard
plastics
(FRP)
Woods Softwood
Hardwood
Veneers
Metals Non-
ferrous
metal (alu-
minum,
copper)
Steel
Steel, rust
removal
Hard metal
(stainless
steel)
Mode selection Speed
con-
Random
trol
orbit
setting
with
forced
- 1 - 3
2 - 3
- 4 - 5
1 - 3
- 1 - 3
- 1 - 3
3 - 5
- 1 - 2
1 - 3
- 3 - 5
- 4 - 5
- 4 - 5
Polishing
Use
Applying wax
Removing
wax
Polishing
The above information is intended only as a guide. In
each case, the most appropriate sanding disc grain
should be determined by preliminary trials.
Pad
Protector
► Fig.6: 1. Protector
The protector prevents the pad, the tool housing and
the wall from being damaged when working near a wall.
Always use the protector when working.
Soft
To install the protector, align the tongue of the protector
Hard
with the groove, and push in the protector.
To remove the protector, pull the protector forward.
► Fig.7: 1. Protector 2. Groove
Soft
Super ASSEMBLY
soft/
Soft
Soft/
CAUTION:
Hard
switched off and unplugged before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Super
soft/
Installing side grip
Soft
Soft
► Fig.8: 1. Side grip
Super
Screw the side grip on the tool securely.
Soft
The side grip can be installed on either side of the tool.
Soft
Installing or removing abrasive disc
CAUTION:
Soft/
abrasive discs. Never use pressure-sensitive
Hard
abrasive discs.
Super
► Fig.9: 1. Abrasive disc
Soft
To install the abrasive disc or the hook-and-loop type
Soft
pad (optional accessory), first remove all dirt and for-
eign matter from the pad.
Then attach the abrasive disc to the pad, using the
hook-and-loop system of the abrasive disc and the pad.
Be careful to align the holes in the abrasive disc with
those in the pad.
To remove the disc from the pad, just pull up from its
edge.
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Mode Speed con-
selection trol setting
Random orbit 2 - 4
with forced
rotation
Random orbit 3 - 4
with forced
rotation
Random orbit 3 - 4
with forced
rotation
Always be sure that the tool is
Always use hook-and-loop system
Pad
Sponge pad
Felt pad
Wool pad