Makita BO6050J BO6050 Instruction Manual - Page 5

NOTE: You can not change the action mode when the tool is switched on. Random orbit with forced rotation mode 1 1. Change knob Random orbit with forced rotation mode is orbital action with forced rotation of the pad for rough sanding and polishing. Rotate the change knob counterclockwise for random orbit with forced rotation mode. Random orbit mode 1 1. Change knob Random orbit mode is orbital action with free rotation of the pad for fine sanding. Rotate the change knob clockwise for random orbit mode. Typical applications for sanding and polishing Sanding Material Use Paintwork Sanding Mode selection Random orbit with forced rotation Random - Speed control setting 1 - 3 Repairs (scratches, rust spots) Rough paint stripping Plastics Soft plastics (PVC/ ABS) Hard plastics (FRP) Woods Softwood - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 1 - 3 - 1 - 3 1 - 3 Hardwood Veneers - Metals Nonferrous metal (aluminum, copper) Steel Steel, rust removal Hard metal (stainless steel) 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 Polishing Use Mode Speed con- Pad selection trol setting Applying wax Random orbit with forced rotation 2 - 4 Sponge pad Removing wax Random orbit with forced rotation 4 - 5 Felt pad Polishing Random orbit with forced rotation 4 - 5 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. ENGLISH 5