Functional Description - Makita BO5030 Instruction Manual

5. Ventilate your work area adequately when you
perform sanding operations.
Some material contains chemicals which may be
6.
toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation and
skin contact. Follow material supplier safety data.
Use of this tool to sand some products, paints
7.
and wood could expose user to dust contain-
ing hazardous substances. Use appropriate
respiratory protection.
Be sure that there are no cracks or breakage
8.
on the pad before use. Cracks or breakage
may cause a personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiar-
ity with product (gained from repeated use)
replace strict adherence to safety rules for
the subject product. MISUSE or failure to fol-
low 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: 1. Switch
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
stop, press the "O (OFF)" side of the switch.
Speed adjusting dial
For Model BO5031
► Fig.2: 1. Speed adjusting dial
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.
Refer to the figure for the relationship between the num-
ber settings on the adjusting dial and the kind of work.
A range: For polishing
B range: For finish sanding
C range: For regular sanding
12,000
4,000
A
1
NOTE:
• The figure shows standard applications. They
may differ under certain conditions.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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 care-
ful 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 adhesion will become poor. Never attempt to
stick it onto the pad for further use.
Installing dust bag
► Fig.4: 1. Dust bag
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: 1. Dust nozzle
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 counter-
clockwise. 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".
► Fig.6: 1. Dust nozzle
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B
2 3 4
Dial setting
C
5