Sanding Operation - Makita BO5041 Instruction Manual

ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
How to use the front grip
Fig.3
The front grip can be loosened and moved horizontally
to a desired working position. Once the front grip is in
the desired position, retighten before using.
Installing or removing the front grip
Fig.4
Open the grip base, and attach it to the sander in the
area of the Makita logo.
Fig.5
After closing the grip base, firmly tighten on the front
grip to the screw section of the grip base.
Fig.6
To remove, loosen and remove front grip, and then
remove grip base.
Installing or removing abrasive disc
Fig.7
To install the abrasive disc, first remove all dirt or foreign
matter from the pad. Then peel off the backing paper
from the abrasive disc and attach the abrasive disc to
the pad. Be careful to align the holes in the abrasive
disc with those in the pad.
CAUTION:
If you peel off the abrasive disc from the pad, its
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adhesion will become poor. Never attempt to stick
it onto the pad for further use.
Installing dust bag
Fig.8
Install the dust bag on the tool so that the Makita logo
on the dust bag will be upright (not upside down).
Emptying dust bag
Fig.9
When the dust bag is about half full, switch off and
unplug the tool. Remove the dust bag from the tool.
Then remove the dust nozzle from the dust bag after
unlocking the dust nozzle by turning it slightly
counterclockwise. Empty the dust bag by tapping it
lightly.
Fig.10
After emptying the dust bag, install the dust nozzle on
the dust bag. Turn the dust nozzle slightly clockwise to
lock it in place. Then install the dust bag on the tool as
described in "Installing dust bag".
Installing paper dust bag
Fig.11
Place the paper dust bag on the paper dust bag holder
with its front side upward. Insert the front fixing
cardboard of the paper dust bag into the groove of the
paper dust bag holder.
Fig.12
Then press the upper part of the front fixing cardboard
in arrow direction to hook it onto the claws.
Fig.13
Fig.14
Insert the notch of the paper dust bag into the guide of
the paper dust bag holder. Then install the paper dust
bag holder set on the tool.
Installing paper filter bag
Fig.15
Make sure that the logo on the cardboard lip and the
logo on the dust box are on the same side, then install
the paper filter bag by fitting the cardbord lip in the
groove of each holding tab.
Fig.16
Make sure that the logo on the cardboard lip and the
logo on the dust nozzle are on the same side, then
install the dust nozzle on the dust box.
Removing dust box and paper filter bag.
Fig.17
Remove the dust nozzle by pushing the two latches.
Fig.18
Remove the paper filter bag first by pinching the logo
side of its cardboard lip, then by pulling the cardboard
lip downwards to move it out of the holding tab of the
dust box.
OPERATION
CAUTION:
Always use the front grip and firmly hold the tool
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by front grip and switch handle during operations.

Sanding operation

Fig.19
CAUTION:
Never run the tool without the abrasive disc. You
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may seriously damage the pad.
Never force the tool. Excessive pressure may
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decrease the sanding efficiency, damage the
abrasive disc or shorten tool life.
Using the tool with the pad edge contacting the
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workpiece may damage the pad.
Hold the tool firmly. Turn the tool on and wait until it
attains full speed. Then gently place the tool on the
workpiece surface. Keep the pad flush with the
workpiece and apply slight pressure on the tool.
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