Maintenance; Sanding Operation - Makita BO5030 Instruction Manual

NOTE:
The figure shows standard applications. They may
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differ under certain conditions.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
Installing or removing abrasive disc
Fig.3
To install the abrasive disc, first remove all dirt or foreign
matter from the pad. Then peel off the backing paper
from the abrasive disc and attach the abrasive disc to
the pad. Be careful to align the holes in the abrasive disc
with those in the pad.
CAUTION:
If you peel off the abrasive disc from the pad, its
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adhesion will become poor. Never attempt to stick
it onto the pad for further use.
Installing dust bag
Fig.4
Install the dust bag on the tool so that the Makita logo on
the dust bag will be upright (not upside down).
Emptying dust bag
Fig.5
When the dust bag is about half full, switch off and
unplug the tool. Remove the dust bag from the tool.
Then remove the dust nozzle from the dust bag after
unlocking the dust nozzle by turning it slightly
counterclockwise. Empty the dust bag by tapping it
lightly.
After emptying the dust bag, install the dust nozzle on
the dust bag. Turn the dust nozzle slightly clockwise to
lock it in place. Then install the dust bag on the tool as
described in "Installing dust bag".
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Installing paper dust bag
Fig.7
Place the paper dust bag on the paper dust bag holder
with its front side upward. Insert the front fixing
cardboard of the paper dust bag into the groove of the
paper dust bag holder.
Then press the upper part of the front fixing cardboard in
arrow direction to hook it onto the claws.
Fig.8
Insert the notch of the paper dust bag into the guide of
the paper dust bag holder. Then install the paper dust
bag holder set on the tool.
Fig.9
Fig.10
Installing paper filter bag
Fig.11
Make sure that the logo on the cardboard lip and the
logo on the dust box are on the same side, then install
the paper filter bag by fitting the cardbord lip in the
groove of each holding tab.
Fig.12
Make sure that the logo on the cardboard lip and the
logo on the dust nozzle are on the same side, then
install the dust nozzle on the dust box.
Removing dust box and paper filter bag
Fig.13
Remove the dust nozzle by pushing the two latches.
Fig.14
Remove the paper filter bag first by pinching the logo side of
its cardboard lip, then by pulling the cardboard lip
downwards to move it out of the holding tab of the dust box.
OPERATION

Sanding operation

Fig.15
CAUTION:
Never switch on the tool when it is in contact with
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the workpiece, it may cause an injury to operator.
Never run the tool without the abrasive disc. You
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may seriously damage the pad.
Never force the tool. Excessive pressure may
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decrease the sanding efficiency, damage the
abrasive disc or shorten tool life.
Using the tool with the pad edge contacting the
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workpiece may damage the pad.
Hold the tool firmly. 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:
The sanding pad rotates clockwise during the
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loaded operation,
counterclockwise during the no-load operation.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other
maintenance or adjustment should be performed by
Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita
replacement parts.
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but it may rotate