Functional Description; Sander Safety Warnings - Makita BO5030 Instruction Manual

For European countries only
EC Declaration of Conformity
We Makita Corporation
manufacturer declare that the following Makita
machine(s):
Designation of Machine:
Random Orbit Sander
Model No./ Type: BO5030,BO5031
are of series production and
Conforms to the following European Directives:
98/37/EC until 28th December 2009 and then with
2006/42/EC from 29th December 2009
And are manufactured in accordance with the following
standards or standardised documents:
EN60745
The technical documentation is kept by our authorised
representative in Europe who is:
Makita International Europe Ltd,
Michigan, Drive, Tongwell,
Milton Keynes, MK15 8JD, England
30th January 2009
000230
Tomoyasu Kato
Makita Corporation
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,
Anjo, Aichi, JAPAN
General Power Tool Safety
Warnings
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for
future reference.

SANDER SAFETY WARNINGS

1. Always use safety glasses or goggles.
Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT safety
glasses.
2. Hold the tool firmly.
3. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
4. This tool has not been waterproofed, so do not
use water on the workpiece surface.
5. Ventilate your work area adequately when you
perform sanding operations.
6. Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust
inhalation and skin contact. Follow material
as the responsible
Director
ENH101-13
supplier safety data.
7. Use of this tool to sand some products, paints
and
containing
appropriate respiratory protection.
8. Be sure that there are no cracks or breakage
on the pad before use. Cracks or breakage
may cause a personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or
failure to follow the safety rules stated in this
instruction manual may cause serious personal
injury.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
•
unplugged before adjusting or checking function on
the tool.
Switch action
Fig.1
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always be sure that the
•
tool is switched off.
To start the tool, press the "I (ON)" side of the switch. To
GEA010-1
stop, press the "O (OFF)" side of the switch.
Speed adjusting dial
For BO5031 only
Fig.2
The tool speed can be infinitely adjusted between 4,000
and 12,000 orbit per minute by turning the adjusting dial.
Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in the
direction of number 5; lower speed is obtained when it is
turned in the direction of number 1.
GEB021-4
Refer to the figure for the relationship between the
number settings on the adjusting dial and the kind of
work.
A range: For polishing
B range: For finish sanding
C range: For regular sanding
12000
4000
1
003291
4
wood could expose
hazardous
C
B
A
2 3 4 5
Dial setting
user to dust
substances. Use