Sander Safety Warnings; Functional Description - Makita BO5041 Instruction Manual

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Yasushi Fukaya
Makita, Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070, Belgium
General Power Tool Safety
Warnings
WARNING Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for
future reference.

SANDER SAFETY WARNINGS

1. Always use safety glasses or goggles.
Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT safety
glasses.
2. Hold the tool firmly.
3. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
4. This tool has not been waterproofed, so do
not use water on the workpiece surface.
5. Ventilate your work area adequately when you
perform sanding operations.
6. Some material contains chemicals which may
be toxic. Take caution to prevent dust
inhalation and skin contact. Follow material
supplier safety data.
7. Use of this tool to sand some products, paints
and wood could
containing hazardous
appropriate respiratory protection.
8. Be sure that there are no cracks or breakage
on the pad before use. Cracks or breakage
may cause a personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or
failure to follow the safety rules stated in this
instruction manual may cause serious personal
injury.
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before adjusting or checking function
on the tool.
Switch action
Fig.1
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CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
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that the switch trigger actuates properly and
returns to the "OFF" position when released.
Switch can be locked in "ON" position for ease of
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operator comfort during extended use. Apply
caution when locking tool in "ON" position and
maintain firm grasp on tool.
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger and
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push in the lock button and then release the switch
trigger.
To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch
trigger fully, then release it.
Speed adjusting dial
For Model BO5041
Fig.2
The tool speed can be infinitely adjusted between 4,000
and 12,000 orbit per minute by turning the adjusting dial.
Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in the
direction of number 5; lower speed is obtained when it is
turned in the direction of number 1.
Refer to the figure for the relationship between the
number settings on the adjusting dial and the kind of
work.
to dust
A range: For polishing
Use
B range: For finish sanding
C range: For regular sanding
12,000
4,000
1
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NOTE:
The figure shows standard applications. They may
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differ under certain conditions.
5
C
B
A
2 3 4 5
Dial setting