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Random Orbit Sander
MODEL BO6040
003278
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 BO6040 Pad size 150 mm (6”) Orbits per minute 1,600 - 5,800 Overall length 316 mm (12 - 1/2”) Net weight 2.7 kg (5.9 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 in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTI
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6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet Tool Use and Care conditions. Water entering a power tool will 15. Use clamps or other practical way to increase the risk of electric shock. secure and support the workpiece to a 7. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord stable platform. Holding the work by hand or to carry the tools or pull the plug from an against your body is unstable and may lead outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, to loss of control. sharp edges or moving parts. Replace 16.
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24. When servicing a tool, use only identical Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow replacement parts. Follow instructions in Maintenance instructions may create a risk of the Maintenance section of this manual. electric shock or injury. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD: Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in l
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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. 003287 Switch action CAUTION: • Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the slide switch actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” 1 position when the rear of the slide switch is depressed. • Switch can be locked in “ON” position for ease of operator comfort during extended use. Apply caution 1. Slide switch when locking tool in “ON” posi
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• The speed adjusting dial can be turned 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. The tools equipped with electronic function are easy to oper- ate because of the following features. • Electronic constant speed control Possible to get fine finish, because the rotating speed is kept constantly even under the loaded condition. • Soft start feature Soft start because of suppressed starting shock. 003292 Selecting the action mod
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Typical applications for sanding and polishing 003294 Sanding Use / Material Mode selection Speed control setting Pad Paintwork: Sanding Random 1 - 3 Soft Repairs (scratches, rust spots) Roto-orbit/Random 2 - 3 Hard Rough paint stripping Roto-orbit 4 - 5 Soft Plastics: Soft plastics (PVC/ABS) Roto-orbit/Random 1 - 3 Super soft/Soft Hard plastics (FRP) Roto-orbit 1 - 3 Soft/Hard Woods: Softwood Random 1 - 3 Super soft/Soft Hardwood Roto-orbit/Random 3 - 5 Soft Vene
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003302 Installing or removing abrasive disc CAUTION: • Always use hook-and-loop system abrasive discs. Never 1 use pressure-sensitive abrasive discs. To install the abrasive disc, first remove all dirt or foreign mat- ter from the pad. Then attach the abrasive disc to the pad, using the hook-and-loop system of the abrasive disc and the 1. Abrasive disc 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. 00331
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OPERATION 003338 Sanding operation 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. 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 p
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003342 Removing wax Use an optional felt pad. Run the tool to remove wax. 1 1. Felt pad 003344 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
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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 type abrasive discs (with pre-punched holes) • Sanding cloth 150 • Pad 150 (Super soft, Soft, Har
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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 ARIZONA FLORIDA MISSOURI PENNSYLVANIA 3707 E. Broadway Rd., Ste. 6 750 East Sample Road 9876 Watson Road 1704 Babcock Blvd. Phoenix, AZ 85040 Pompano Beach, FL 33064 St. Louis, MO 63126-2221 Pittsburgh, PA 15209 (602) 437-2850 (954) 781-6333 (314) 909-9889 (412) 822-7370 CALIFORNIA GEORGIA NEBRASKA PUERTO RICO 41850 Christy St. 4680 River Green Parkway NW 4129 S. 84th St. 200 Guayama St. Fremont, CA 94538-5107 Duluth,
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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
