Operation - Makita BO5040 Instruction Manual

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.
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 work-
piece and apply slight pressure on the tool.
CAUTION:
• The sanding pad rotates clockwise during the
loaded operation, but it may rotate counterclock-
wise during the no-load operation.
Polishing operation
For Model BO5041
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.20: 1. Sponge pad
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.
• Always run the tool at low speed. Running it at
high speed may cause the wax to spatter.
2. Removing wax
► Fig.21: 1. Felt pad
Use an optional felt pad. Run the tool at low speed
to remove wax.
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