Makita Sander BO6040 003278 User Manual

Random Orbit Sander  
MODEL BO6040  
003278  
DOUBLE  
INSULATION  
I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L  
WARNING:  
For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.  
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6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet  
conditions. Water entering a power tool will  
increase the risk of electric shock.  
Tool Use and Care  
15. Use clamps or other practical way to  
secure and support the workpiece to a  
stable platform. Holding the work by hand or  
against your body is unstable and may lead  
to loss of control.  
7. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord  
to carry the tools or pull the plug from an  
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil,  
sharp edges or moving parts. Replace  
damaged cords immediately. Damaged  
cords increase the risk of electric shock.  
16. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for  
your application. The correct tool will do the  
job better and safer at the rate for which it is  
designed.  
8. When operating a power tool outside, use  
an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A”  
or “W”. These cords are rated for outdoor  
use and reduce the risk of electric shock.  
17. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it  
on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled  
with the switch is dangerous and must be  
repaired.  
Personal Safety  
9. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and  
use common sense when operating a  
power tool. Do not use tool while tired or  
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or  
medication. A moment of inattention while  
operating power tools may result in serious  
personal injury.  
18. Disconnect the plug from the power  
source before making any adjustments,  
changing accessories, or storing the tool.  
Such preventive safety measures reduce the  
risk of starting the tool accidentally.  
19. Store idle tools out of reach of children  
and other untrained persons. Tools are  
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.  
10. Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth-  
ing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep  
your hair, clothing, and gloves away from  
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long  
hair can be caught in moving parts.  
20. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting  
tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained  
tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely  
to bind and are easier to control.  
11. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch  
is off before plugging in. Carrying tools with  
your finger on the switch or plugging in tools  
that have the switch on invites accidents.  
21. Check for misalignment or binding of  
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any  
other condition that may affect the tools  
operation. If damaged, have the tool ser-  
viced before using. Many accidents are  
caused by poorly maintained tools.  
12. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches  
before turning the tool on. A wrench or a  
key that is left attached to a rotating part of  
the tool may result in personal injury.  
22. Use only accessories that are recom-  
mended by the manufacturer for your  
model. Accessories that may be suitable for  
one tool, may become hazardous when used  
on another tool.  
13. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing  
and balance at all times. Proper footing and  
balance enables better control of the tool in  
unexpected situations.  
SERVICE  
14. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye  
protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety  
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must  
be used for appropriate conditions. Ordinary  
eye or sun glasses are NOT eye protection.  
23. Tool service must be performed only by  
qualified repair personnel. Service or main-  
tenance performed by unqualified personnel  
could result in a risk of injury.  
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24. When servicing a tool, use only identical  
replacement parts. Follow instructions in  
the Maintenance section of this manual.  
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow  
Maintenance instructions may create a risk of  
electric shock or injury.  
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD: Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.  
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your  
product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of  
power and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and  
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage num-  
ber, the heavier the cord.  
Table 1: Minimum gage for cord  
Volts  
120 V  
Total length of cord in feet  
Ampere Rating  
25 ft.  
50 ft.  
100 ft.  
150 ft.  
More Than  
Not More Than  
AWG  
0
6
10  
12  
6
18  
18  
16  
14  
16  
16  
16  
12  
16  
14  
14  
14  
12  
12  
10  
12  
16  
Not Recommended  
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  
USB040-4  
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from  
repeated use) replace strict adherence to sander safety rules. If  
you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious  
personal injury.  
1. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces  
when performing an operation where the  
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or  
its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire  
will make exposed metal parts of the tool  
“live” and shock the operator.  
5. This tool has not been waterproofed, so  
do not use water on the workpiece sur-  
face.  
6. Ventilate your work area adequately when  
you perform sanding operations.  
7. Use of this tool to sand some products,  
paints and wood could expose user to  
dust containing hazardous substances.  
Use appropriate respiratory protection.  
2. Always use safety glasses or goggles.  
Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT  
safety glasses.  
3. Hold the tool firmly.  
4. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the  
tool only when hand-held.  
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING:  
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this  
instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.  
SYMBOLS  
USD205-1  
The followings show the symbols used for tool.  
V .......................volts  
................alternating current  
....................no load speed  
A .......................amperes  
n
˚
Hz .....................hertz  
....................Class II Construction  
.../min................orbits per minute  
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FUNCTIONAL  
DESCRIPTION  
CAUTION:  
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and  
unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the  
tool.  
003287  
Switch action  
CAUTION:  
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the  
slide switch actuates properly and returns to the OFF”  
position when the rear of the slide switch is depressed.  
1
Switch can be locked in ONposition for ease of  
operator comfort during extended use. Apply caution  
when locking tool in ONposition and maintain firm  
grasp on tool.  
1. Slide switch  
To start the tool, slide the slide switch toward the I (ON)”  
position. For continuous operation, press the front of the  
slide switch to lock it.  
To stop the tool, press the rear of the slide switch, then slide  
it toward the O (OFF)position.  
003289  
Speed adjusting dial  
The rotating speed can be changed by turning the speed  
adjusting dial to a given number setting from 1 to 5.  
Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in the direc-  
tion of number 5. And lower speed is obtained when it is  
turned in the direction of number 1.  
Refer to the table for the relationship between the number  
settings on the dial and the approximate rotating speed.  
003290  
1
1. Speed adjusting dial  
Number  
Orbits per min.  
Roto-orbit pad rotating  
speed per min.  
1
2
3
4
5
1,600  
2,100  
3,600  
5,100  
5,800  
180  
240  
420  
590  
670  
CAUTION:  
If the tool is operated continuously at low speeds for a  
long time, the motor will get overloaded, resulting in tool  
malfunction.  
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The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far as 5  
and back to 1. Do not force it past 5 or 1, or the speed  
adjusting function may no longer work.  
The tools equipped with electronic function are easy to oper-  
ate because of the following features.  
Electronic constant speed control  
Possible to get fine finish, because the rotating speed is  
kept constantly even under the loaded condition.  
Soft start feature  
Soft start because of suppressed starting shock.  
003292  
Selecting the action mode  
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.  
1
Roto-orbit mode  
1. Change lever  
003293  
Random orbit mode is orbital action of pad for fine sanding.  
1
Random orbit mode  
1. Change lever  
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.  
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Typical applications for sanding and polishing  
003294  
Sanding  
Use / Material  
Mode selection  
Speed control setting  
Pad  
Paintwork:  
Sanding  
Repairs (scratches, rust spots)  
Rough paint stripping  
Random  
Roto-orbit/Random  
Roto-orbit  
1 - 3  
2 - 3  
4 - 5  
Soft  
Hard  
Soft  
Plastics:  
Soft plastics (PVC/ABS)  
Hard plastics (FRP)  
Roto-orbit/Random  
Roto-orbit  
1 - 3  
1 - 3  
Super soft/Soft  
Soft/Hard  
Woods:  
Softwood  
Hardwood  
Veneers  
Random  
Roto-orbit/Random  
Random  
1 - 3  
3 - 5  
1 - 2  
Super soft/Soft  
Soft  
Super Soft  
Metals:  
Non-ferrous metal (aluminum, copper)  
Steel  
Steel, rust removal  
Roto-orbit/Random  
Roto-orbit  
1 - 3  
3 - 5  
4 - 5  
4 - 5  
Soft  
Soft/Hard  
Super soft  
Soft  
Roto-orbit  
Roto-orbit  
Hard metal (stainless steel)  
Polishing  
Use / Material  
Mode selection  
Roto-orbit  
Roto-orbit  
Speed control setting  
Pad  
Sponge pad  
Felt pad  
Applying wax  
Removing wax  
Polishing  
2 - 4  
4 - 5  
4 - 5  
Roto-orbit  
Wool pad  
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.  
003297  
Installing side grip (optional accessory)  
Remove one of the screws which secure the head cover.  
Screw the side grip on the tool securely. The side grip can be  
installed on either side of the tool.  
1
1. Side grip  
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003302  
Installing or removing abrasive disc  
CAUTION:  
Always use hook-and-loop system abrasive discs. Never  
use pressure-sensitive abrasive discs.  
1
To install the abrasive disc, first remove all dirt or foreign mat-  
ter 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.  
1. Abrasive disc  
To remove the disc from the pad, just pull up from its edge.  
003315  
Changing pad  
2
Makita offers an extensive range of optional super soft, soft  
and hard pads. Remove the screw counterclockwise from the  
center of the base with a hex wrench. After changing the  
pad, tighten the screw clockwise securely.  
1
3
1. Screw  
2. Hex wrench  
3. Pad  
003328  
Dust collection (optional accessory)  
3
1
2
If a Makita hose is used, you can connect the cuff to the dust  
outlet directly.  
1. Dust outlet  
2. Cuff  
3. Hose  
003329  
If other hose with an inner diameter of 24 mm (15/16),  
attach the joint between the dust outlet and the cuff.  
1
1. Joint  
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OPERATION  
003338  
Sanding operation  
CAUTION:  
Never switch on the tool when it is in contact with the  
workpiece, it may cause an injury to operator.  
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.  
Hold the tool firmly. Turn the tool on and wait until it attains  
full speed. Then gently place the tool on the workpiece sur-  
face. Keep the pad flush with the workpiece and apply slight  
pressure on the tool.  
Polishing operation  
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 damage/burning.  
Never force the tool. Excessive pressure may decrease  
the polishing efficiency and cause motor overload,  
resulting in tool malfunction.  
003340  
Applying wax  
Use an optional sponge pad. Apply wax to the sponge pad or  
work surface. Run the tool to smooth out wax.  
NOTE:  
First, wax a non critical portion of the work surface to  
make sure that the tool will not scratch the surface or  
result in uneven waxing.  
1
1. Sponge pad  
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003342  
Removing wax  
Use an optional felt pad. Run the tool to remove wax.  
1
1. Felt pad  
003344  
Polishing  
Use an optional wool pad. Run the tool and apply the wool  
pad gently to the work surface.  
1
1. Wool pad  
MAINTENANCE  
CAUTION:  
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and  
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or  
maintenance.  
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, car-  
bon brush inspection and replacement, any other mainte-  
nance or adjustment should be performed by Makita  
Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita  
replacement parts.  
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ACCESSORIES  
CAUTION:  
These accessories or attachments are recommended for  
use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The  
use of any other accessories or attachments might  
present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory  
or attachment for its stated purpose.  
If you need any assistance for more details regarding these  
accessories, ask your local Makita service center.  
Hook-and-loop type abrasive discs (with pre-punched  
holes)  
Sanding cloth 150  
Pad 150 (Super soft, Soft, Hard))  
Hook-and-loop type sponge pad  
Hook-and-loop type wool pad  
Hook-and-loop type felt pad  
Side grip  
Joint  
Hex wrench  
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First-Class  
Postage  
Required  
Post Office will  
not deliver  
without proper  
postage.  
Makita U.S.A., Inc.  
14930 Northam Street  
La Mirada, CA 90638-5753  
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Date Purchased  
When you need service: Send  
complete tool (prepaid) to one  
of the Makita Factory Service  
Centers listed, or to an Authorized  
Makita Service Center. Be sure  
to attach a letter to the outside of  
the carton detailing the problem  
with your tool.  
Dealer’s Name & Address  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
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WARNING  
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other  
construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California  
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples  
of these chemicals are:  
lead from lead-based paints,  
crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and  
arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.  
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this  
type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well  
ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those  
dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.  
MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY  
Warranty Policy  
Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of  
defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase.  
Should any trouble develop during this one year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of  
Makitas Factory or Authorized Service Centers. If inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective  
workmanship or material, Makita will repair (or at our option, replace) without charge.  
This Warranty does not apply where:  
repairs have been made or attempted by others:  
repairs are required because of normal wear and tear:  
the tool has been abused, misused or improperly maintained:  
alterations have been made to the tool.  
IN NO EVENT SHALL MAKITA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER APPLIES BOTH DURING  
AND AFTER THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY.  
MAKITA DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITYAND FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE,AFTER THE ONE YEAR TERM OF THIS  
WARRANTY.  
This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above  
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied  
warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.  
Makita Corporation  
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,  
Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan  
884338B061  
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