Specific Safety Rules; Functional Description - Makita BO4555 Instruction Manual

EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Model; BO4555, BO4556,BO4557
We declare under our sole responsibility that this
product is in compliance with the following standards of
standardized documents;
EN60745, EN55014, EN61000 in accordance with
Council Directives, 2004/108/EC, 98/37/EC.
000230
Tomoyasu Kato
Responsible Manufacturer:
Makita Corporation
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi, JAPAN
Authorized Representative in Europe:
Makita International Europe Ltd.
Michigan Drive, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK15
8JD, ENGLAND

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to sander safety rules. If you use this tool unsafely
or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal
injury.
1. Hold power tools by insulated gripping
surfaces when performing an operation where
the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make
exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock
the operator.
2. Always use safety glasses or goggles.
Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT safety
glasses.
3. Hold the tool firmly.
4. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
5. This tool has not been waterproofed, so do not
use water on the workpiece surface.
6. Ventilate your work area adequately when you
perform sanding operations.
7. Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust
inhalation and skin contact. Follow material
supplier safety data.
8. Use of this tool to sand some products, paints
and wood could
containing hazardous
appropriate respiratory protection.
9. 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.
CE2007
Director
expose user
substances.
ENH101-8
WARNING:
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 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.
GEB021-1 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
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
to dust
with the paper edges.
Use
3. Press the punch plate to make holes in the
abrasive paper.
CAUTION:
Be sure to remove the punch plate before
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operating the tool.
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