Sanding Operation; Maintenance; Fig.3 - Makita BO6050 Instruction Manual

Changing pad
CAUTION:
Make sure the new pad is installed
securely. Otherwise the pad may come off from the
tool and cause personal injury.
►Fig.10: 1. Random orbit with forced rotation mode
2. Shaft lock button
Makita offers an extensive range of optional super soft,
soft and hard pads.
To change the pad, perform as follows:
1. Use the change knob and change the mode into
random orbit with forced rotation mode.
2. Press and hold the shaft lock button, and remove
the pad by turning the pad counterclockwise.
3. Keep holding the shaft lock button, and install a
new pad by turning the pad clockwise firmly.
Dust nozzle
CAUTION:
Make sure the bolt is securely
tightened after installing the dust nozzle.
Otherwise the dust nozzle may fall and cause per-
sonal injury.
NOTICE:
Do not carry the tool by the dust noz-
zle. Otherwise the tool may be damaged.
You can remove the dust nozzle in accordance with the
operation.
To remove the dust nozzle, loosen the bolt, slightly open
the holder part, and remove the dust nozzle.
To install the dust nozzle, insert the mouth of the dust
nozzle into the dust outlet of the housing, align the
tongue of the holder part with the groove of the housing,
and tighten the bolt.
►Fig.11: 1. Dust nozzle
►Fig.12: 1. Holder part
Dust collection (optional accessory)
►Fig.13: 1. Front cuffs 24
If a Makita hose is used, you can connect the front cuffs
24 to the dust outlet directly.
OPERATION
CAUTION:
Only use Makita genuine abrasive
discs and pads for sander (optional accessories).
CAUTION:
Never switch on the tool when it
is in contact with the workpiece, it may cause an
injury to operator.
CAUTION:
Make sure the work material is
secured and not unstable. Falling object may
cause personal injury.
CAUTION:
Hold the tool firmly with one hand
on the switch handle and the other hand on the
front grip (or side handle) when performing the
tool.
3. Pad
2. Dust outlet 3. Mouth
2. Bolt
2. Hose 3. Dust outlet
NOTICE:
Be careful not to press down the shaft
lock button. It may shorten tool life.
NOTICE:
Never force the tool. Excessive pressure
may decrease the sanding / polishing efficiency, dam-
age the abrasive disc / pad or shorten tool life.

Sanding operation

NOTICE:
Never run the tool without the abrasive
disc. You may seriously damage the pad.
►Fig.14
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 work-
piece and apply slight pressure on the tool.
Polishing operation
Optional accessory
NOTICE:
Continuous operation at high speed
may damage work surface.
►Fig.15
1. Applying wax
Use the 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 not
scratch the surface or result in uneven waxing.
2. Removing wax
Use the felt pad. Run the tool to remove wax.
3. Polishing
Apply the wool pad gently to the work surface.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
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