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Random Orbit Sander
MODEL BO5020
MODEL BO5021
003277
DOUBLE
INSULATION
INSTR U CTION MANU AL
WARNING:
For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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SPECIFICATIONS Model BO5020 BO5021 Pad size 123 mm (4 - 13/16”) Orbits per minute 12,000 4,000 - 12,000 288 mm x 123 mm x 145 mm Dimensions (L x W x H) (11 - 11/32” x 4 - 13/16” x 5 - 11/16”) Net weight 1.4 kg (3.1 lbs) • Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Specifications may differ from country to country. GENERAL SAFETY RULES USA002-2 (For All Tools) WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result
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5. Avoid body contact with grounded sur- 14. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety refrigerators. There is an increased risk of shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must electric shock if your body is grounded. be used for appropriate conditions. Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT eye protection. 6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will Tool Use and Care increase t
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24. When servicing a tool, use only identical SERVICE replacement parts. Follow instructions in 23. Tool service must be performed only by the Maintenance section of this manual. qualified repair personnel. Service or main- Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow tenance performed by unqualified personnel Maintenance instructions may create a risk of could result in a risk of injury. electric shock or injury. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD: Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. W
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury. SYMBOLS USD205-1 The followings show the symbols used for tool. V ....................... volts ................alternating current A ....................... amperes ....................no load speed n ˚ Hz ..................... hertz ....................Class II Construction .../min................orbits per minute 5
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FUNCTIONAL CAUTION: DESCRIPTION • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool. 003286 Switch action 1 CAUTION: • Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” position when released. • Switch can be locked in “ON” position for ease of 2 operator comfort during extended use. Apply caution 1. Lock button when locking tool in “ON” position and maintain firm 2. Swit
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003291 Refer to the figure for the relationship between the number settings on the adjusting dial and the kind of work. A range: For polishing B range: For finish sanding C range: For regular sanding 12000 NOTE: • The figure shows standard applications. They may differ C 4000 B under certain conditions. A CAUTION: 1 23 45 Dial setting • If the tool is operated continuously at low speeds for a long time, the motor will get overloaded, resulting in tool malfunction. • The speed adjusting dial can
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pad. Be careful to align the holes in the abrasive disc with those in the pad. 003322 Installing dust bag Install the dust bag on the tool so that the arrow with “UP” indicated on the dust nozzle points upward. 1 2 1. Push button 2. Dust nozzle 003324 Emptying dust bag When the dust bag is about half full, switch off and unplug the tool. Hold the tool and remove the dust bag from the dust 1 nozzle while pressing the push button. 2 1. Dust nozzle 2. Push button 003325 12 3 4 1. Hook 2. Dust nozzl
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OPERATION 003337 Sanding operation CAUTION: • 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. Hold the tool firmly. Turn the tool on and wait until it attains full speed. Then gently place the tool on the workpiece sur- face. Keep the pad flush with the workpiece and apply slight pressure on the tool. Polishing operation CAUTION: • Use onl
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003343 Polishing Use an optional wool pad. Run the tool and apply the wool pad gently to the work surface. 1 1. Wool pad MAINTENANCE CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, car- bon brush inspection and replacement, any other mainte- nance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
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First-Class Postage Required Post Office will not deliver without proper postage. Makita U.S.A., Inc. 14930 Northam Street La Mirada, CA 90638-5753 Fold 13 Cut
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MAIL THIS PORTION Your answers to the following questions are appreciated. 1. This product was purchased from: 3. How did you learn about this product: Home Center Other ( ) Magazine Radio Hardware/Lumber Store From Dealer Exhibition Tool Distributor Newspaper From Friend Industrial Supply Store Display Previous Usage Construction Supply Catalog Other ( ) 2. Use of the product is intended for: 4. Most favored points are: Construction Trade Design Repair Se
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FACTORY SERVICE CENTERS 1-800-4-MAKITA RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS ALABAMA COLORADO LOUISIANA NEW YORK PUERTO RICO 2365 Pelham Parkway 11839 E. 51st Ave. 5626 Jefferson Hwy. 4917 Genessee Street 200 Guayama St. Pelham, AL 35124 Denver, CO 80239-2709 Harahan, LA 70123 Cheektowaga, NY 14225 Hato Rey, PR 00917 (205) 620-1791 (303) 371-2850 (504) 733-4138 (716) 685-9503 (787) 250-8776 131-35 31st Ave. ARIZONA FLORIDA MARYLAND Flushing, NY 11354 TENNESSEE 3707 E. Broadway Rd., Ste. 6 62
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WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and • arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of
