Makita BO6050 Manuel D'instructions page 5

Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
Sander safety warnings
Always use safety glasses or goggles. Ordinary
1.
eye or sun glasses are NOT safety glasses.
Hold the tool firmly.
2.
Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
3.
only when hand-held.
This tool has not been waterproofed, so do not
4.
use water on the workpiece surface.
Ventilate your work area adequately when you
5.
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 and
7.
wood could expose user to dust containing 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.
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with
WARNING:
product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adher-
ence 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
Always be sure that the tool is
CAUTION:
switched off and unplugged before adjusting or
checking function on the tool.
Switch action
Before plugging in the tool, always
CAUTION:
check to see that the slide switch actuates prop-
erly and returns to the "OFF" position when the
rear of the slide switch is depressed.
When locking tool in "ON" position
CAUTION:
apply caution and maintain firm grasp on tool.
To start the tool, slide the slide switch toward the "I
(ON)" position. For continuous operation, press the
front of the slide switch to lock it.
► Fig.1: 1. Slide switch
To stop the tool, press the rear of the slide switch, then
slide it toward the "O (OFF)" position.
► Fig.2: 1. Slide switch
Speed adjusting dial
► Fig.3: 1. Speed adjusting dial
The rotating speed can be changed by turning the speed adjusting
dial to a given number setting from 1 to 5. 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.
Number
1
2
3
4
5
If the tool is operated continuously
NOTICE:
at low speeds for a long time, the motor will get
overloaded, resulting in tool malfunction.
The speed adjusting dial can be turned
NOTICE:
only as far as 5 and back to 1. Do not force it past 5 or
1, or the speed adjusting function may no longer work.
Electronic function
The tools equipped with electronic function are easy to
operate because of the following features.
Constant speed control
Possible to get fine finish, because the rotating speed is
kept constant even under the loaded condition.
Soft start feature
Soft start because of suppressed starting shock.
Selecting the action mode
Use the change knob to change the rotation mode.
NOTICE:
Always turn the knob fully. If the knob is in
the middle position, you can not turn on the tool.
NOTE: You can not change the action mode when the
tool is switched on.
Random orbit with forced rotation mode
► Fig.4: 1. Change knob
Random orbit with forced rotation mode is orbital action with
forced rotation of the pad for rough sanding and polishing.
Rotate the change knob counterclockwise for random
orbit with forced rotation mode.
Random orbit mode
► Fig.5: 1. Change knob
Random orbit mode is orbital action with free rotation of
the pad for fine sanding.
Rotate the change knob clockwise for random orbit mode.
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Orbits per min.
Pad rotating
speed per minute
in random orbit
with forced rota-
tion mode
1,600
2,900
4,200
5,500
6,800
140
260
370
490
600