Makita BO6040 Instruction Manual page 7

Selecting action mode (Fig. 6 & 7)
Use the change knob to change the rotation mode. Roto-orbit mode is orbital action plus rotation action of pad for
rough sanding and polishing. Random orbit mode is orbital action of pad for fine sanding. Rotate the change knob
counterclockwise for roto-orbit mode and clockwise for random orbit mode.
CAUTION:
• Do not rotate the change lever when the tool is running under load. The tool will be damaged.
Typical applications for sanding and polishing
Sanding
Use / Material
Paintwork:
Sanding
Repairs (scratches, rust spots)
Rough paint stripping
Plastics:
Soft plastics (PVC/ABS)
Hard plastics (FRP)
Woods:
Softwood
Hardwood
Veneers
Metals:
Non-ferrous metal (aluminum, copper)
Steel
Steel, rust removal
Hard metal (stainless steel)
Polishing
Use / Material
Applying wax
Removing wax
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.
Mode selection
Random
Roto-orbit/Random
Roto-orbit
Roto-orbit/Random
Roto-orbit
Random
Roto-orbit/Random
Random
Roto-orbit/Random
Roto-orbit
Roto-orbit
Roto-orbit
Mode selection
Roto-orbit
Roto-orbit
Roto-orbit
Speed
control
setting
1 – 3 Soft
2 – 3 Hard
4 – 5 Soft
1 – 3 Super soft/Soft
1 – 3 Soft/Hard
1 – 3 Super soft/Soft
3 – 5 Soft
1 – 2 Super Soft
1 – 3 Soft
3 – 5 Soft/Hard
4 – 5 Super soft
4 – 5 Soft
Speed
control
setting
2 – 4 Sponge pad
4 – 5 Felt pad
4 – 5 Wool pad
Pad
Pad
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