Functional Description - Makita BO6040 Instruction Manual

FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
1. Slide switch
1. Speed adjusting dial
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before
adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Switch action
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CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the slide switch
actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position when the rear of the
slide switch is depressed.
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To start the tool, slide the slide switch toward the "I (ON)" position. For continu-
ous operation, press the front of the slide switch to lock it.
To stop the tool, press the rear of the slide switch, then slide it toward the
"O (OFF)" position.
Speed adjusting dial
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The rotating speed can be changed by turning the speed adjusting dial to a
given number setting from 1 to 5.
Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in the direction of number 5.
And lower speed is obtained when it is turned in the direction of number 1.
Refer to the table for the relationship between the number settings on the dial
and the approximate rotating speed.
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CAUTION:
• 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 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 operate 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.
Number Orbits per min.
1
2
3
4
5
Roto-orbit pad rotating
speed per min.
1,600
2,100
3,600
5,100
5,800
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180
240
420
590
670
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