Operation - Makita BO6050 Instruction Manual

Protector
► Fig.6: 1. Protector
The protector prevents the pad, the tool housing and
the wall from being damaged when working near a wall.
Always use the protector when working.
To install the protector, align the tongue of the protector
with the groove, and push in the protector.
To remove the protector, pull the protector forward.
► Fig.7: 1. Protector 2. Groove
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Installing side grip
► Fig.8: 1. Side grip
Screw the side grip on the tool securely.
The side grip can be installed on either side of the tool.
Installing or removing abrasive disc
CAUTION:
Always use hook-and-loop system
abrasive discs. Never use pressure-sensitive
abrasive discs.
► Fig.9: 1. Abrasive disc
To install the abrasive disc or the hook-and-loop type
pad (optional accessory), first remove all dirt and for-
eign matter from the pad.
Then attach the abrasive disc to the pad, using the
hook-and-loop system of the abrasive disc and the pad.
Be careful to align the holes in the abrasive disc with
those in the pad.
To remove the disc from the pad, just pull up from its
edge.
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 3. Pad
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 2. Dust outlet 3. Mouth
► Fig.12: 1. Holder part 2. Bolt
Dust collection (optional accessory)
► Fig.13: 1. Front cuffs 24 2. Hose 3. Dust outlet
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 stable. 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.
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.
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