Functional Description - Makita BO4555 Instruction Manual

4. This tool has not been waterproofed, so do not
use water on the workpiece surface.
Ventilate your work area adequately when you
5.
perform sanding operations.
6. Some material contains chemicals which may be
toxic. Take caution to prevent dust inhalation and
skin contact. Follow material supplier safety data.
7. Use of this tool to sand some products, paints and
wood could expose user to dust containing hazardous
substances. Use 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 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 check to see
that the tool is switched off.
To start the tool, press the " I " side of the switch. To
stop the tool, press the " O " side of the switch.
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
paper
► Fig.2
Open the paper clamp by raising on the lever to release
from the locking port and then Insert the paper end into
the clamping part, aligning the paper edges even and
parallel with the sides of the base. (Bending the paper
beforehand makes attachment easier). Once the paper
is in place, return the lever to its original position.
► Fig.3
Repeat the same process for the other end of the base,
maintaining the proper paper tension.
After inserting the paper, make sure the clamping part
hold it securely. Otherwise the paper will be loose
and subject to slippage, resulting in uneven sanding
operation.
► Fig.4: 1. Punch plate 2. Sandpaper 3. Guide
When using the dust bag, make holes in the abrasive
paper using the punch plate as follows:
1. Set the tool upside down.
2. Place the punch plate over the abrasive paper so
that the bent sides of the punch plate are flush
with the paper edges.
3. Press the punch plate to make holes in the abra-
sive paper.
CAUTION:
• Be sure to remove the punch plate before oper-
ating the tool.
Model BO4555 only
NOTE: Use Makita hook-and-loop sandpaper with
this sander.
► Fig.5: 1. Velcro sandpaper 2. Base
1. Set the tool upside down so that the pad is on top.
2. Position the sandpaper to fit the shape of the
base. Be sure to align the holes on the sandpaper
with the holes on the pad (the dust will be sucked
into these holes; it is therefore important to leave
them open).
3. Press the paper firmly over the pad.
To remove the sandpaper:
1. Set the tool upside down so that the sandpaper is
on top.
2. Grasping one corner of the sandpaper, peel it from
the pad.
NOTE:
• If the sandpaper is in good condition, save it for
further use.
Dust bag (accessory)
► Fig.6: 1. Dust bag
The use of the dust bag makes sanding operations
clean and dust collection easy. To attach the dust bag,
fit the bag's entry port onto the dust spout on the tool.
Make sure that the hole in the bag's entry port is just
over the pimple-like protrusion on the dust spout.
For the best results, empty the dust bag when it
becomes approximately half full, tapping it lightly to
remove as much dust as possible.
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