Maintenance - Makita BO5012 Instruction Manual

Speed adjusting dial (Fig. 10)
The tool speed can be infinitely adjusted between 4,000
opm and 12,000 opm by turning the speed adjusting dial,
which is marked 1 to 5. 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 below for the relationship
between the number setting on the adjusting dial and the
kind of work.
12000
4000
A range
1
A range: For polishing
B range: For finish sanding
C range: For regular sanding
NOTE:
The above figure shows standard applications. They may
differ under certain conditions.
Sanding operation (Fig. 11)
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.
CAUTION:
• 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.
• Using the tool with the pad edge contacting the work-
piece may damage the pad.
D O
ON-LOA FF-LOAD
The sanding pad rotates clockwise during the loaded
operation, but it may rotate counterclockwise during the
no-load operation.
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 heating abnormally.
• Never force the tool. Excessive pressure may decrease
the polishing efficiency and cause motor overload,
resulting in tool malfunction.
1. Applying wax (Fig. 12)
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
surface to make sure that the tool will not scratch
the surface or result in uneven waxing.
C range
B range
2 3 4 5
Dial setting
• Always run the tool at low speed. Running it at
high speed may cause the wax to spatter.
2. Removing wax (Fig. 13)
Use an optional felt pad. Run the tool at low speed to
remove wax.
3. Polishing (Fig. 14)
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 carrying out any work on the tool.
To maintain product safety and reliability, repairs, mainte-
nance or adjustment should be carried out by a Makita
Authorized Service Center.
For European countries only
Noise and Vibration
The typical A-weighted sound pressure level is 79 dB (A).
Uncertainty is 3 dB (A).
The noise level under working may exceed 85 dB (A).
– Wear ear protection. –
The typical weighted root mean square acceleration
2
value is 9 m/s .
These values have been obtained according to
EN60745.
EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We declare under our sole responsibility that this product
is in compliance with the following standards of standard-
ized documents,
EN60745, EN55014, EN61000
in accordance with Council Directives, 89/336/EEC and
98/37/EC.
Yasuhiko Kanzaki
MAKITA INTERNATIONAL EUROPE LTD.
Michigan Drive, Tongwell, Milton Keynes,
Bucks MK15 8JD, ENGLAND
Responsible manufacturer:
Makita Corporation Anjo Aichi Japan
ENG004-2-V3
CE 2005
Director
ENH101-5
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