Makita BO4550 Sander User Manual


 
Switch action
To
start the tool, move the switch to the
"ON"
position.
To
stop, move the switch
to the
"OFF"
position.
Operation
Hold the tool firmly. Turn the tool on and
wait until
it
attains full speed. Then gently
place the tool on the workpiece surface.
A finishing sander
is
generally used to re-
move only
a
small amount of material
at
a
time. Since the quality of the surface
is
more important than the amount of stock
removed, do not bear down on the tool.
Keep the base flush with the workpiece
at
all
times. Excessive pressure may damage
the paper and shorten tool life.
CAUTION
:
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Do
not block motor vent with your finger or hand.
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Never run the tool without paper. You may seriously damage the pad.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
:
Always be sure that the tool
is
switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform
inspection or maintenance.
The tool will stop when the carbon brushes wear to
a
certain length.
When this occurs, both carbon brushes should be replaced.
To
maintain product SAFETY and
RELlABl
LITY,
repairs, carbon brush inspection and
replacement, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita
Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
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