Makita BO6040 003278 manual

INSTR UCTION MANU AL W ARNING: F or your personal saf ety , READ and UNDERST AND bef ore using. SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. www .makitatools.com Random Orbit Sander MODEL BO6040 003278 DOUBLE INSULA TION[...]

2 SPECIFICATIONS • Manuf acturer reser ves the right to change specifications without notice. • Specifications ma y differ from country to countr y . GENERAL SAFETY R ULES USA002-2 (F or All T ools ) W ARNING: Read and understand all instructions. F ailure to f ollow all instructions listed below , ma y result in electr ic shoc k, fire and/or s[...]

3 6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. W ater enter ing a po wer tool will increase the risk of electric shock. 7. Do not abuse the cor d. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediatel y . Damaged cords increase t[...]

4 24. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized par ts or f ailure to follo w Maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury . USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD: Mak e sure your e xtension cord is in good condition. When using an e [...]

5 SA VE THESE INSTR UCTIONS W ARNING: MISUSE or failure to fo llow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual ma y cause serious personal injury . SYMBOLS USD205-1 The f ollowings show the symbols used f or tool. V ....................... volts A ....................... amperes Hz ..................... her tz ................ alternating cu[...]

6 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CA UTION: • Alwa ys be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged bef ore adjusting or checking function on the tool. Switch action CA UTION: • Bef ore plugging in the tool, always chec k to see that the slide s witch actuates proper ly and returns to the “ OFF ” position when the rear of the slide s witch is [...]

7 • The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far as 5 and back to 1. Do not f orce it past 5 or 1, or the speed adjusting function ma y no longer work . The tools equipped with electronic function are easy to oper- ate because of the f ollowing features . • Electronic constant speed contr ol P ossible to get fine finish, because the rotat[...]

8 T ypical applications f or sanding and polishing The abov e information is intended only as a guide. In each case, the most appropriate sanding disc grain should be determined by preliminar y trials. ASSEMBL Y CA UTION: • Alwa ys be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged befo re carr ying out any work on the tool. Installing side grip[...]

9 Installing or removing abrasive disc CA UTION: • Alwa ys use hook-and-loop system abrasive discs. Nev er use pressure-sensitive abr asive discs. T o install the abrasive disc, first remo ve all dir t or f oreign mat- ter from the pad. Then attach the abrasiv e disc to the pad, using the hook-and-loop system of the abrasiv e disc and the pad. Be[...]

10 OPERA TION Sanding operation CA UTION: • Ne ver s witch on the tool when it is in contact with the workpiece, it ma y cause an injur y to operator . • Ne ver run the tool without the abrasive disc. Y ou may seriously damage the pad. • Ne ver f orce the tool. Excessive pressure ma y decrease the sanding efficiency , damage the abrasiv e dis[...]

11 Removing wax Use an optional f elt pad. Run the tool to remove w ax. P olishing Use an optional wool pad. Run the tool and apply the wool pad gently to the work surface . MAINTENANCE CA UTION: • Alwa ys be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged bef ore attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. T o maintain product SAFETY and R[...]

12 AC C E S S O R I E S CA UTION: • These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this man ual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injur y to persons. Only use accessory or attachment f or its stated pur pose. If you need an y assistance for more details regarding [...]

13 First-Class Postage Required Post Office will not deliver without proper postage. Makita U .S.A., Inc. 14930 Nor tham Street La Mirada, CA 90638-5753 Fold Cut[...]

14 1. This product was purc hased from: Home Center Hardware/Lumber Store T ool Distributor Industrial Supply Construction Supply Other ( ) 3. Ho w did you learn about this product: Magazine F rom Dealer Newspaper Store Display Catalog Radio Exhibition F rom Friend Previous Usage Other ( ) 2. Use of the pr oduct is intended for: Construction T rade[...]

15 F A CT OR Y SER VICE CENTERS 1-800-4-MAKIT A RET AIN THIS POR TION FOR Y OUR RECORDS ARIZONA 3707 E. Broadway Rd., Ste. 6 Phoenix, AZ 85040 (602) 437-2850 CALIFORNIA 41850 Christy St. Fremont, CA 94538-5107 (510) 657-9881 14930 Northam St. La Mirada, CA 90638-5753 (714) 522-8088 1970 Fulton Av enue Sacramento , CA 95825 (916) 482-5197 7674 Clair[...]

W ARNING Some dust created by po wer sanding, sawing, g r inding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of Calif or nia to cause cancer , bir th def ects or other reproductive harm. Some e xamples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • cr ystalline silica from bricks and cement and o[...]