Functional Description; Sander Safety Warnings - Makita BO6030 Instruction Manual

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We Makita Corporation
manufacturer declare that the following Makita
machine(s):
Designation of Machine:
Random Orbit Sander
Model No./ Type: BO6030
are of series production and
Conforms to the following European Directives:
2006/42/EC
And are manufactured in accordance with the following
standards or standardised documents:
EN60745
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Makita International Europe Ltd.
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000230
Tomoyasu Kato
Makita Corporation
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Anjo, Aichi, 446-8502, 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
30.1.2009
Director
ENH101-15
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 check to see
•
that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns
to the "OFF" position when released.
GEA010-1
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger and then
push in the lock button.
To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch
trigger fully, then release it.
Speed adjusting dial
Fig.2
The rotating speed can be changed by turning the speed
adjusting dial to a given number setting from 1 to 5.
GEB021-4
Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in the
direction of number 5. And lower speed is obtained when
it is turned in the direction of number 1.
Refer to the table for the relationship between the
number settings on the dial and the approximate rotating
speed.
5
wood could expose
hazardous
user to dust
substances. Use