Makita BO6040 003278 - Manual (Page 8)

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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)
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.
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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