Manual Makita BO 6040 (page 4 of 13) (English, German, Dutch, Danish, French, Italian, Norwegian)

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ENGLISH

Explanation of general view

1 Abrasive disc

2 Side grip

3 Screw

4Pad

5 Hex wrench

6 Switch lever

7 Speed adjusting dial

8 Change knob

9 Roto-orbit mode

10 Random orbit mode

11 Dust outlet

12 Cuff

13 Hose

14 Joint

15 Sponge pad

16 Felt pad

17 Wool pad

SPECIFICATIONS

Model BO6040

Pad diameter ...................................................... 150 mm

Abrasive disc diameter ....................................... 150 mm

Orbits per minute ........................................ 1,600 –5,800

Overall length ..................................................... 316 mm

Net weight ............................................................. 2.7 kg

• Due to our continuing program of research and devel-

opment, the specifications herein are subject to change

without notice.

• Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.

Power supply

The tool should be connected only to a power supply of

the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and can

only be operated on single-phase AC supply. They are

double-insulated in accordance with European Standard

and can, therefore, also be used from sockets without

earth wire.

Safety hints

For your own safety, please refer to the enclosed safety

instructions.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

GEB021-1

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 working dust inha-

lation and skin contact. Follow material supplier

safety data.

8. Use of this tool to sand some products, paints

and wood could expose user to dust containing

hazardous substances. Use appropriate respira-

tory 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.

WARNING:

MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in

this instruction manual may cause serious personal

injury.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Installing or removing abrasive disc (Fig. 1)

Important:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before installing or removing the abrasive

disc.

• Always use hook-and-loop system abrasive discs.

Never use pressure-sensitive abrasive discs.

To install the abrasive disc, first remove all dirt or foreign

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.

Installing side grip (optional accessory) (Fig. 2)

Remove one of the screws which secure the head cover.

Screw the side grip on the tool securely. The side grip

can be installed on either side of the tool.

Changing pad (Fig. 3)

Makita offers an extensive range of optional super soft,

soft and hard pads. Remove the screw counterclockwise

from the center of the base with a hex wrench. After

changing the pad, tighten the screw clockwise securely.

Switch action (Fig. 4)

CAUTION:

Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the

switch lever actuates properly and returns to the “OFF”

position when the side of the switch lever is depressed.

To start the tool, slide the switch lever to the “I” position.

For continuous operation, depress the front of the switch

lever and then slide to the “I” position as above.The

switch is used in this locked-on position for continuous

operation.

To stop the tool from this locked-on position, slide the

switch lever to the “O” position by depressing the rear of

the switch lever.

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