Makita BO6050 Instruction Manual page 6

Electronic function
The tools equipped with electronic function are easy to
operate because of the following features.
Constant speed control
Possible to get fine finish, because the rotating speed is
kept constant even under the loaded condition.
Soft start feature
Soft start because of suppressed starting shock.
Selecting the action mode
Use the change knob to change the rotation mode.
NOTICE:
Always turn the knob fully. If the knob is in
the middle position, you can not turn on the tool.
NOTE: You can not change the action mode when the
tool is switched on.
Random orbit with forced rotation
mode
► Fig.4: 1. Change knob
Random orbit with forced rotation mode is orbital action
with forced rotation of the pad for rough sanding and
polishing.
Rotate the change knob counterclockwise for random
orbit with forced rotation mode.
Random orbit mode
► Fig.5: 1. Change knob
Random orbit mode is orbital action with free rotation of
the pad for fine sanding.
Rotate the change knob clockwise for random orbit
mode.
Typical applications for sanding and
polishing
Sanding
Material Use
Paint- Sanding
work
Repairs
(scratches,
rust spots)
Rough
paint
stripping
Plastics Soft
plastics
(PVC/
ABS)
Hard
plastics
(FRP)
Woods Soft-
wood
Hard-
wood
Veneers
Metals Non-
ferrous
metal
(alumi-
num,
copper)
Steel
Steel,
rust
removal
Hard
metal
(stain-
less
steel)
Polishing
Use Mode
selection
Applying wax Random orbit
with forced
rotation
Removing Random orbit
wax with forced
rotation
Polishing Random orbit
with forced
rotation
The above information is intended only as a guide. In
each case, the most appropriate sanding disc grain
should be determined by preliminary trials.
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Mode selection Speed
control
Ran- Random
setting
dom
orbit
with
forced
rotation
- 1 - 3
2 - 3
- 4 - 5
1 - 3
- 1 - 3
- 1 - 3
3 - 5
- 1 - 2
1 - 3
- 3 - 5
- 4 - 5
- 4 - 5
Speed con-
trol setting
2 - 4
3 - 4
3 - 4
Pad
Soft
Hard
Soft
Super
soft/
Soft
Soft/
Hard
Super
soft/
Soft
Soft
Super
Soft
Soft
Soft/
Hard
Super
Soft
Soft
Pad
Sponge pad
Felt pad
Wool pad