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ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
•
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Front grip
Fig.3
Install the front grip on the tool so that its protrusions fit
into the matching notches in the front of the tool. Secure
the front grip using a screwdriver to tighten the screw
through the hole in the front grip.
Installing or removing abrasive disc
Fig.4
CAUTION:
•
Always use hook-and-loop system abrasive discs.
Never use pressure-sensitive abrasive discs.
To install the abrasive disc, first remove all dirt or foreign
matter from the pad. Then attach the abrasive disc to the
pad, using the hook-and-loop system of the abrasive
disc and the pad. Be careful to align the holes in the
abrasive disc with those in the pad.
Installing dust bag
Fig.5
Install the dust bag on the tool so that the arrow with
"UP" indicated on the dust nozzle points upward.
Emptying dust bag
Fig.6
Fig.7
When the dust bag is about half full, switch off and
unplug the tool. Hold the tool and remove the dust bag
from the dust nozzle while pressing the push button.
After emptying the dust bag, insert the hook on the dust
nozzle into the rectangular hole on one side of the dust
bag frame and push up the dust bag frame until it clicks
into place on the push button.
Fig.8
Installing paper dust bag
Fig.9
Place the paper dust bag on the paper dust bag holder
with its front side upward. Insert the front fixing
cardboard of the paper dust bag into the groove of the
paper dust bag holder.
Then press the upper part of the front fixing cardboard in
arrow direction to hook it onto the claws.
Fig.10
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.
Fig.11
Fig.12
OPERATION
Sanding operation
Fig.13
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
workpiece and apply slight pressure on the tool.
ON-LOAD
OFF-LOAD
CAUTION:
The sanding pad rotates clockwise during the loaded
operation, but it may rotate counterclockwise during the
no-load operation.
Polishing operation
For BO5021 only
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.14
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.15
Use an optional felt pad. Run the tool at low speed
to remove wax.
3. Polishing
Fig.16
Use an optional wool pad. Run the tool at low
speed and apply the wool pad gently to the work
