Finishing Sander MODEL BO4552 003275 DOUBLE INSULATION I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L WARNING: For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. w w w. m a k i t a t o o l s.
SPECIFICATIONS Model BO4552 Pad size 116 mm x 104 mm (4 - 1/2” x 4”) Orbits per minute 14,000 Dimensions (L x W x H) 120 mm x 116 mm x 136 mm (4 - 3/4” x 4 - 1/2” x 5 - 3/8”) Net weight 0.95 kg (2.1 lbs) • Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice. • Specifications may differ from country to country. GENERAL SAFETY RULES USA002-2 (For All Tools) WARNING: Read and understand all instructions.
5. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. 6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. 7. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately.
SERVICE 23. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury. 24. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD: Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION • 003284 1 CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Switch action • • 1. Switch CAUTION: Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the tool is switched off. Switch can be locked in “ON” position for ease of operator comfort during extended use. Apply caution when locking tool in “ON” position and maintain firm grasp on tool. To start the tool, press the “ON ( I )” side of the switch.
003316 1 2 3 1. Punch plate 2. Sandpaper 3. Bent sides Punch plate When using the dust bag, make holes in the abrasive paper using the punch plate as follows: 1. Set the tool upside down. 2. Place the punch plate over the abrasive paper so that the bent sides of the punch plate are flush with the paper edges. 3. Press the punch plate to make holes in the abrasive paper. • 003320 1 2 Dust bag The use of the dust bag makes sanding operations clean and dust collection easy.
MAINTENANCE • CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. ACCESSORIES • CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual.
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WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and • arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.
