Makita BO45502, BO4550 User Manual

Finishing

Sander

MODEL

Without dust bag

and punch plate

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

BO4550 BO45502

SPEC

IF1

CAT1

ONS

No

Pad size

112mmxlOOmm

(4-3/8" x 4")

Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Note: Specifications may differ from country to country.

load speed lOPMl

14,000

Dimensions

11

5

mm

(4-112" x 4-318" x 5-118")

x

112

(L x W x H) mm

DOUBLE

INSULATION

Net weight

0.95

x

130

mm

(2.1

kg

lbsl

IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(For

All

Tools)

WARNING:

WHEN USING ELECTRIC TOOLS, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

1.

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries. CONSIDER WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power tools

2.

or wet locations. Keep work area well Don't use tool in presence of flammable liquids

KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept away from work area.

3.

Don't let visitors contact tool STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not

4.

or locked-up place DON'T FORCE TOOL.

5.

it

was intended.

USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment to do the job of a

6.

heavy-duty tool. Don't use tool for purpose not intended. DRESS PROPERLY. Don't wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught

7.

in

moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended

when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is

a.

dusty. DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank

9.

receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It's safer than using

10.

your hand and DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

11.

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and

12.

safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged, have repaired by authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not

13.

ing accessories, such as blades, bits, cutters.

-

out of reach of children.

It

will

it

frees both hands to operate tool.

or

in

do the job better and safer at the rate for which

lit.

Don't expose power tools to rain.

or

gases.

extension cord.

use, tools should be stored

in

use, before servicing, and when chang-

in

it

to disconnect from

in

damp

dry, and high

if

2

14.

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning

it

on.

15.

AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don't carry plugged-in tool with finger on switch. Be sure switch is

16.

OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords intended for use outdoors and

17.

STAY ALERT.

tool

when you are tired.

18.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual. Have defective switches replaced by authorized service center. Don't use tool

if

19.

GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces. For example; pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.

20.

REPLACEMENT PARTS. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.

21.

POLARIZED PLUGS: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

VOLTAGE WARNING: Before connecting the tool to a power source (receptacle, outlet, etc.) be sure the voltage supplied is the same as that specified on the nameplate of the tool. A power source with voltage greater than that specified for

the tool can result in

If

in doubt, DO NOT PLUG IN THE TOOL. Using a power source with voltage less

than the name plate rating is harmful to the motor.

Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Don't operate

is

damaged should be carefully checked to determine that

switch does not turn

it

still

does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the

SERIOUS

OFF

when plugging in.

so

marked.

it

will

A

guard or other part that

it

on and off.

is

wider than the other). This plug will fit in a

INJURY to the user -as well as damage to the tool.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY

1.

Hold the tool firmly.

2.

Do

not

leave

the tool running. Operate the tool only when hand-held.

3.

This tool has not been waterproofed, surface.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

RULES

so

do

not use water on the workpiece

3

Attaching abrasive paper CAUTION

Always be sure that the tool

:

is

switched off and unplugged before installing or removing

the paper.

Raise

the lever. Insert the paper end into

the clamper, aligning the paper edges even

and parallel with the sides of the base. (Prebending the paper makes attachment

easier.) Once the paper

the lever to

its

original position.

is

in place, return

Repeat the same process for the other end of the base, maintaining the proper paper tension.

CAUTION: After inserting the paper, make sure the teeth of the clamper hold the paper

will

be loose and subject to slippage, resulting in uneven sanding operation.

it

securely. Otherwise

Punch plate

(standard equipment for Model BO4550 optional accessory for Model 8045502)

When using the dust bag, make holes in the

paper using the punch plate as follows: Hold the tool with the paper surface facing up. Place the punch plate over the paper

so

that the bent sides of the punch plate are flush with the paper edges. Then press the punch plate to make holes

in

the paper.

CAUTION:

Be sure to remove the punch plate before operation.

Dust bag (standard equipment for Model BO4550

optional accessory for Model 8045502) The use of the dust bag makes sanding

operations clean and dust collection easy.

To attach the dust bag, fit the bag's entry

port onto the dust spout on the tool

so

that

the hole in the entry port is just over the

protrusion on the dust spout. For the best results, empty the dust bag

when

it

becomes about half full, tapping

lightlyto remove as much dust as possible.

4

it

Switch action

To

start the tool, move the switch to the

"ON"

position.

to the

"OFF"

Operation

To

stop, move the switch

position.

Hold the tool firmly. Turn the tool on and

wait until

it

attains full speed. Then gently

place the tool on the workpiece surface.

is

A finishing sander

move only

a

time. Since the quality of the surface

a

small amount of material

generally used to re-

at

more important than the amount of stock removed, do not bear down on the tool.

Keep the base flush with the workpiece

all

times. Excessive pressure may damage

at

the paper and shorten tool life.

is

CAUTION

0

Do

0

Never run the tool without paper. You may seriously damage the pad.

:

not block motor vent with your finger or hand.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

Always be sure that the tool

inspection or maintenance.

The tool will stop when the carbon brushes wear to

When this occurs, both carbon brushes should be replaced.

To

replacement, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita

Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.

:

is

switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform

maintain product SAFETY and

RELlABl

a

certain length.

LITY,

repairs, carbon brush inspection and

5

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

The accessories listed in this manual

service center. Service centers are listed

are

available at

on

an

the warranty card packed

extra cost from your Makita distributor or Makita factory

with

your

tool.

CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita

specified in this manual. The use

of

any other accessories or attachments might

tool

present a risk of injury to persons. The accessories or attachments should be used only in the proper and intended manner.

Abrasive papers

l;;

j

\

/

742509-3 742510-8

150 742511-6

\\\

1

Coarse Medium Fine

Dust bag

Part No. 166027-1

Punch plate

Part No. 163247-8

MODEL BO4550

MACHINE

.-

2

1 1

1

2

1 1

1 1 1

2

-

Bush Holder Carbon Brush Bal~Beain--626LLB

ARMATURE ASSEMBLY

(With Item 3, 4, Housing Set (With Item 26) FIELD ASSEMBLY Flat Washer 9 Hall Bearing 629LLB

Tapping Screw BT 4x16

Name Plate Fan

A3

Discseal Ball Bearing 6200LLB Fan Guide Foot

ClamDer

7,

&

8)

10

MACHINE

17

18

19

20 21 22

23

24 25 26

27

28

29

-

4

Pan Head Screw M4x12

1

Rubber Sleeve 48 Flat Washer

1

Countersunk Head Screw M4x12 Lever

2

Base

1

Dust Bag

1

Cord

1

Switch

1

Housing Set (With Item

1 1

Tapping Screw BT 4x40 Tapping Screw BT 4x25

1

Tapping Screw BT 4x50

2

6

(With

5)

Washer)

FINISHING

SANDER Model BO4550 Model BO45502

7

MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

Warranty

Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. defects from workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during this one-year period, return the COMPLETE of Makita’s Factory or Authorized Service Centers. workmanship or material, Makita will repair (or, at our option, replace) without charge.

This Warranty does not apply where:

0

repairs have been made or attempted by others repairs are required because of normal wear and tear

0

the

tool

0

In no event shall Makita sale or

Makita disclaims liability for any implled warranties, Including Implied warranties tability” and “fitness for

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have the other rights which

to

above limitation or exclusion may not apply implied warranty

has been abused, misused or improperly maintained

alterations have been made

use

of

the product.

state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,

lasts,

to

the tool

be

ilable for any indirect, incidental or consequential damages from the

This

disclaimer applies both durlng and after the term

a

speclflc purpose”,

so

the above limitation may not apply

to

Policy

It

is warranted to be free of

tool,

If

inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective

after

the oneyear term

you. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an

to

you.

freight prepaid, to one

of

this warranty.

of

warranty.

of

“merchan-

vary

from state

so

the

MCA-4/93

Makita

2650

Corporation

Gainesville

883509C992 1994-4-c

Hwy.,

of

Buford,

America

GA

30518

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U.S.A.