Makita BO5020 manual

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    1 ENGLISH (Original instructions) INSTRUCTION MANUAL DOUBLE INSULA T ION IMPORT ANT : Read Before Using. Random Orbit Sander BO5020 BO5021 003277[...]

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    2 ENGLISH (Orig inal instruct ions) SPECIFICA TIONS Model BO5020 BO5021 Pad diameter 123 mm Abrasive disc diamet er 125 mm Orbits per minute (min -1 ) 12,000 4,000 - 12,000 Overall leng th 288 mm Net weight 1.4 kg Safety class /II • Due to our conti nuing program me of research an d development, th e specifications herein are subj ect to change w[...]

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    3 ENH101-15 For European countries only EC Declaration of Conformi ty We Makita Corporation as the responsible manufacturer declare that the follo w ing Makita machine(s): Designation of Machine: Random Orbit Sander Model No./ T ype: BO5021 are of series produ ction and Conforms to the following European Directives: 2006/42/EC And are manufactured [...]

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    4 15. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all tim es. This enables better co ntrol of the power tool in unexpected situations. 16. Dress properly . Do not we ar loose clothing or jewellery . Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving part s. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in mov ing part s. 17. If de[...]

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    5 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CAUTION : • Always be sure th at the tool i s switched of f and unplugged before adjusting o r checkin g function on the tool. Switch action 1 2 003286 CAUTION : • Before plugging in the tool, alway s check to see that the switch trigger actuates prope rly and returns to the "OFF" posi tion when released. T o [...]

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    6 pad, using the hook-and-loop system of the abrasive disc and the p ad. Be car eful to align the holes in the abrasive disc with those in the pad. Inst alling dust bag 1 2 003322 Install the dust bag on the tool so tha t the arrow with "UP" indicated on the dust nozzle po ints upw ard. Emptying dust bag 1 2 003324 3 12 4 003325 When the [...]

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    7 OPERA TIO N Sanding operation 003337 CAUTION : • Never run the tool w ithout the abrasive disc. Y ou may seriously dam age the pad. • Never force the tool. Ex cessive pressure may decrease the san ding efficien cy , damage the abrasive disc or shorten tool life. • Using the tool w ith the pad edge contacting th e workpiece may da mage the p[...]

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    8 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CAUTION : • These accessori es or atta chments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or atta chments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for it s stated purpose. If you need any assista nce for more details regarding t[...]

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    12 Makita Corporation Anjo, Aichi, Japan www.makita.com 884224-939[...]