Makita DPO500 Manuel D'instruction page 7

Selecting the action mode
Turn the change knob to alter the rotation mode.
► 1. Change knob
NOTICE:
Always turn the knob fully. If the knob is
in the middle position, you cannot turn on the tool.
NOTICE:
You cannot change the action mode
when the tool is switched on.
Random orbit with forced rotation mode
► 1. Change knob
Random orbit with forced rotation mode is orbital action with forced
rotation of the pad for rough polishing such as surface treatment.
Rotate the change knob counterclockwise for random
orbit with forced rotation mode.
Random orbit mode
► 1. Change knob
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Random orbit mode is orbital action with free rotation of
the pad for fine polishing.
Rotate the change knob clockwise for random orbit
mode.
Finishing mode
In the finishing mode, you can operate the tool without
applying excessive load. This mode is suitable for fin-
ishing operation.
To use the tool in the finishing mode, pull the switch
trigger and release it to turn on the tool, and then press
the mode switching button. The lamp lights up in green.
To return to the normal mode, press the mode switching
button while the tool is turned on.
► 1. Lamp 2. Mode switching button
NOTE: You cannot change the mode when the tool
is running.
Accidental restart preventive
function
If you install the battery cartridge while pulling the
switch trigger or locking the switch trigger, the tool does
not start. To start the tool, release the switch trigger, and
then pull the switch trigger.
Electronic function
The tools equipped with electronic function are easy to
operate because of the following features.
Constant speed control
Possible to get fine finish, because the rotating speed is
kept constant even under the loaded condition.
Soft start feature
Soft start because of suppressed starting shock.
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