Sanding Operation - Makita BO5040 Instruction Manual

ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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: 1. Screw 2. Front grip
Open the grip base, and attach it to the sander in the
area of the Makita logo.
► Fig.5: 1. Grip base 2. Makita logo
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 for-
eign 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 adhesion will become poor. Never attempt to
stick it onto the pad for further use.
Installing dust bag
► Fig.8: 1. Dust bag
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: 1. Dust nozzle
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 counter-
clockwise. Empty the dust bag by tapping it lightly.
► Fig.10: 1. Dust nozzle
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: 1. Groove 2. Front fixing cardboard 3. Front
side of paper dust bag
Place the paper dust bag on the paper dust bag holder
with its front side upward. Insert the front fixing card-
board of the paper dust bag into the groove of the paper
dust bag holder.
► Fig.12: 1. Claws 2. Upper part
Then press the upper part of the front fixing cardboard
in arrow direction to hook it onto the claws.
► Fig.13: 1. Notch 2. Guide
► 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: 1. Holding tab
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: 1. Dust box 2. Dust nozzle
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: 1. Latch 2. Dust nozzle
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 by front grip and switch handle during
operations.

Sanding operation

► Fig.19
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
workpiece may damage the pad.
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