Manual Makita BO 6040 (page 6 of 13) (English, German, Dutch, Danish, French, Italian, Norwegian)

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Polishing

The above information is intended only as a guide. In each case, the most appropriate sanding disc grain should be

determined by preliminary trials.

The tool equipped with electronic function is easy to operate because of the following features.

• Constant speed control

Electronic speed control for obtaining constant speed.

Possible to get fine finish, because the rotating speed is kept constant even under load condition.

• Soft start feature

Safety and soft start because of suppressed starting shock.

Dust collection (optional accessory)

(Fig. 8 & 9)

If a Makita hose is used, you can connect the cuff to the

dust outlet directly. If other hose with an inner diameter of

24 mm, attach the joint between the dust outlet and the

cuff.

Sanding operation (Fig. 10)

CAUTION:

• Never switch on the tool when it is in contact with the

workpiece, it may cause an injury to operator.

• Never run the tool without the abrasive disc. You may

seriously damage the pad.

• Never force the tool. Excessive pressure may decrease

the sanding efficiency, damage the abrasive disc or

shorten tool life.

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 workpiece and apply slight pressure on

the tool.

Polishing operation

CAUTION:

• Use only a Makita genuine sponge pad, felt pad or wool

pad (optional accessories).

• Always operate the tool at low speed to prevent work

surfaces from heating abnormally.

• Never force the tool. Excessive pressure may decrease

the polishing efficiency and cause motor overload,

resulting in tool malfunction.

1. Applying wax (Fig. 11)

Use an optional sponge pad. Apply wax to the

sponge pad or work surface. Run the tool to smooth

out the wax.

NOTE:

First, wax a less conspicuous portion of the work

surface to make sure that the tool will not scratch the

surface or result in uneven waxing.

2. Removing wax (Fig. 12)

Use an optional felt pad. Run the tool to remove

wax.

3. Polishing (Fig. 13)

Use an optional wool pad. Run the tool and apply

the wool pad gently to the work surface.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:

Always be sure that the tool is switched off and

unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.

To maintain product safety and reliability, repairs, mainte-

nance or adjustment should be carried out by a Makita

Authorized Service Center.

ACCESSORIES

CAUTION:

These accessories or attachments are recommended for

use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The

use of any other accessories or attachments might

present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or

attachment for its stated purpose.

If you need any assistance for more details regarding

these accessories, ask your local Makita service center.

• Hook-and-loop system abrasive disc

(with pre-punched holes)

• Hook-and-loop system sponge pad

• Hook-and-loop system felt pad

• Hook-and-loop system wool pad

• Sanding cloth 150 – #100, #200, #800 for fine sanding

• Pad 150 (Super Soft, Soft, Hard)

• Side grip

• Joint

•Hex wrench

Use / Material Mode selection

Speed

control

setting

Pad

Applying wax Roto-orbit 2 – 4 Sponge pad

Removing wax Roto-orbit 4 –5 Felt pad

Polishing Roto-orbit 4 – 5 Wool pad

Grit 40 60 80 120 180 240 400

Use Coarse Medium Fine

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