Makita BO6050 Manuel D'instruction page 5

NOTE: You can not 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 sanding and
polishing.
Rotate the change knob counterclockwise for random
orbit with forced rotation mode.
Random orbit mode
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.
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Typical applications for sanding and
polishing
Sanding
Material Use Mode selection
Random
orbit
with
forced
rotation
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
(alumi-
num,
copper)
Steel
Steel,
rust
removal
Hard
metal
(stain-
less
steel)
Polishing
Use Mode
selection
Applying wax Random orbit
with forced
rotation
Removing Random orbit
wax with forced
rotation
Polishing Random orbit
with forced
rotation
The above information is intended only as a guide. In
each case, the most appropriate sanding disc grain
should be determined by preliminary trials.
Speed Pad
control
Random
setting
1 - 3 Soft
2 - 3 Hard
- 4 - 5 Soft
1 - 3 Super
soft/
Soft
- 1 - 3 Soft/
Hard
1 - 3 Super
soft/
Soft
3 - 5 Soft
1 - 2 Super
Soft
1 - 3 Soft
- 3 - 5 Soft/
Hard
- 4 - 5 Super
Soft
- 4 - 5 Soft
Speed con- Pad
trol setting
2 - 4 Sponge pad
4 - 5 Felt pad
4 - 5 Wool pad
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