Makita B06040 Sander User Manual


 
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Use the change lever to change the rotation mode.
Roto-orbit mode is orbital action plus rotation action of
pad for rough sanding and polishing.
Random orbit mode is orbital action of pad for fine sand-
ing.
Rotate the change lever counterclockwise for roto-orbit
mode and clockwise for random orbit mode.
CAUTION:
Do not rotate the change lever when the tool is
running. The tool will be damaged.
Typical applications for sanding and polishing
The above information is intended only as a guide. In
each case, the most appropriate sanding disc grain
should be determined by preliminary trials.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Installing side grip (optional accessory)
1. Change lever
1
Random orbit mode
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Paintwork:
Sanding
Repairs (scratches, rust spots)
Rough paint stripping
Plastics:
Soft plastics (PVC/ABS)
Hard plastics (FRP)
Woods:
Softwood
Hardwood
Veneers
Metals:
Non-ferrous metal (aluminum, copper)
Steel
Steel, rust removal
Hard metal (stainless steel)
Use / Material
Mode selection
Random
Roto-orbit/Random
Roto-orbit
Roto-orbit/Random
Roto-orbit
Random
Roto-orbit/Random
Random
Roto-orbit/Random
Roto-orbit
Roto-orbit
Roto-orbit
Speed control setting
1 - 3
2 - 3
4 - 5
1 - 3
1 - 3
1 - 3
3 - 5
1 - 2
1 - 3
3 - 5
4 - 5
4 - 5
Pad
Soft
Hard
Soft
Super soft/Soft
Soft/Hard
Super soft/Soft
Soft
Super Soft
Soft
Soft/Hard
Super soft
Soft
Sanding
Applying wax
Removing wax
Polishing
Use / Material
Mode selection
Roto-orbit
Roto-orbit
Roto-orbit
Speed control setting
2 - 4
4 - 5
4 - 5
Pad
Sponge pad
Felt pad
Wool pad
Polishing
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1. Side grip
1
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