Maintenance - Makita BBO140 Instruction Manual

Using the tool with the pad edge contacting the
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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
workpiece and apply slight pressure on the tool.
CAUTION:
The sanding pad rotates clockwise during the loaded
operation, but it may rotate counterclockwise during the
no-load operation.
Polishing operation (optional)
CAUTION:
Use only a Makita genuine sponge pad, felt pad or
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wool pad (optional accessories).
Always operate the tool at low speed to prevent
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work surfaces from heating abnormally.
Never force the tool. Excessive pressure may
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decrease the polishing efficiency and cause motor
overload, resulting in tool malfunction.
1. Applying wax
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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
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surface to make sure that the tool will not scratch
the surface or result in uneven waxing.
The tool starts with high speed mode. Be careful
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when you start the tool. The wax may be spattered.
It is recommended that you spread wax with the
tool stopped before starting up the tool. Change the
speed mode to low immediately after you start the
tool.
Always run the tool at low speed. Running it at high
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speed may cause the wax to spatter.
1. Sponge pad
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2. Removing wax
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Use an optional felt pad. Run the tool at low speed
to remove wax.
3. Polishing
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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 the
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battery cartridge is removed before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
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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
Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita
replacement parts.
1. Felt pad
1. Wool pad