Operation; Maintenance - Makita BO6040 Instruction Manual

Changing pad (Fig. 7)
Makita offers an extensive range of optional super soft,
soft and hard pads. Remove the screw counterclockwise
from the center of the base with a hex wrench. After
changing the pad, tighten the screw clockwise securely.
Dust collection (optional accessory) (Fig. 8 & 9)
If a Makita hose is used, you can connect the cuff to the
dust outlet directly.
If other hose with an inner diameter of 24 mm, attach the
joint between the dust outlet and the cuff.

OPERATION

Sanding operation (Fig. 10)
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 work-
piece surface. Keep the pad flush with the workpiece and
apply slight pressure on the tool.
Polishing operation
CAUTION:
• Use only a Makita genuine sponge pad, felt pad or wool
pad (optional accessories).
• Always operate the tool at low speed to prevent work
surfaces from damage/burning.
• Never force the tool. Excessive pressure may decrease
the polishing efficiency and cause motor overload,
resulting in tool malfunction.
1. Applying wax (Fig. 11)
Use an optional sponge pad. Apply wax to the
sponge pad or work surface. Run the tool at low
speed to smooth out wax.
NOTE:
First, wax a not conspicuous portion of the work sur-
face to make sure that the tool will not scratch the
surface or result in uneven waxing.
2. Removing wax (Fig. 12)
Use an optional felt pad. Run the tool at low speed to
remove wax.
3. Polishing (Fig. 13)
Use an optional wool pad. Run the tool at low speed
and apply the wool pad gently to the work surface.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other
maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Mak-
ita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita
replacement parts.
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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 disc
(with pre-punched holes)
• Hook-and-loop type sponge pad
• Hook-and-loop type felt pad
• Hook-and-loop type wool pad
• Sanding cloth
• Joint
• Pad 150 (Super Soft, Soft, Hard)
• Side grip
• Hex wrench
Noise
The typical A-weighted noise level determined according
to EN60745:
Sound pressure level (L
Uncertainty (K): 3 dB (A)
The noise level under working may exceed 80 dB (A).
Wear ear protection
Vibration
The vibration total value (tri-axial vector sum) determined
according to EN60745:
Work mode: sanding metal plate
Vibration emission (a
Uncertainty (K): 1.5 m/s
Work mode: polishing
Vibration emission (a
Uncertainty (K): 1.5 m/s
• The declared vibration emission value has been mea-
sured in accordance with the standard test method and
may be used for comparing one tool with another.
• The declared vibration emission value may also be
used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.
WARNING:
• The vibration emission during actual use of the power
tool can differ from the declared emission value
depending on the ways in which the tool is used.
• Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the oper-
ator that are based on an estimation of exposure in the
actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts of
the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is
switched off and when it is running idle in addition to
the trigger time).
ENG905-1
): 78 dB (A)
pA
ENG900-1
2
): 5.0 m/s
h
2
2
): 4.5 m/s
h, P
2
ENG901-1