Makita BO4551 User manual

Finishing Sander

Model

BO4551

useshook-and-loopsandpaper

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

Specifications

Pad size

loadspeed

(OPM)

Dimensions

W x

Net weight

'12"

14,000

314''

112"

3/13"

2.1

Ibs.

Manufacturerreservesthe rightto change specificationswithout notice

Note:

Specificationsmaydiffer from country

country.

READ

ALL

INSTRUCTIONS.

eep work area clean,

Clutteredareas and benches inviteinjuries.

onsider work area environment.

not usepower

tools

indamp or wet

se tool inpresence

flammable liquidsor gases.

Keepwork areawell lit.

notexpose powertools to rain.

not

Keep children away.

All

visltorsshould be kept away from work area.

not

let visitorscontact

tool

or extensioncord.

Store idletools.

When not in use, tools shouldbe locked-upor storedina

dry, highplace

out of reachof children.

Do not force tool.

will do thejob betterand safer at the ratefor which it was

intended.

Usecorrect tool.

notforce small tool or attachment to

the job of a

Dress appropriately.

notwear looseclothingor jewelry. They canbe

heavy-dutytool.

not use

tool

for purposenot intended.

caught inmovingparts. Rubber gloves andnon-skidfootwear are

recommendedwhen working outdoors. Wear protectivehaircovering

1c.

1'.

I?.

13.

15.

containlong hair.

Use safety glasses.

Also use face or dust mask

cuttingoperationis dusty.

Do not abuse cord.

Nevercarry

tool

by cordor yank it to disconnect from

receptacle. Keep cordfrom heat,oil, andsharp edges.

Secure workpiece.

Use clamps or a vise

holdwork. It is safer than using

your hand;

also leavesbothhandsfree to operate tool.

Do not over-reach.

Keep properfootingand balanceat all times.

Maintaintools with care.

Keep tools sharp and cleanfor betterand safer

performance. Follow instructionsfor lubricatingandchangingaccessories.

Inspect

tool

cordsperiodicallyand,

damaged, have repaired

authorized

servicefacility. Inspect extensioncords periodicallyand replace

damaged.

Keep handlesdry, clean, and freefrom oil and grease.

Disconnecttools

when not inuse, beforeservicing, and when changing

accessories, such as blades,bits, and cutters.

Removeadjusting keys and wrenches.

Check to ensure that keysand

adjustingwrenches are removed from tool before turningthe tool on.

Avoid unintentional starting.

notcarryplugged-in

tool

with finger on

switch. Besure switch is

OFF

when pluggingin.

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17.

18.

19.

20.

21.

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SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

continued

htdoor useextension cords. When

tool

is usedoutdoors, useonly

xtension cordsintendedfor outdoor useand

marked.

itay alert. Watchwhat you are doing. Do not operate

tool

when you are tired.

:heck damaged parts. Beforefurther useof the

tool,

a guard or other part

iatis damagedshould be carefullychecked

determinethat it will operate

lroperly and performits intendedfunction. Checkfor alignmentof moving

#arts,bindingof movingparts, breakageof parts, mounting,and any other

onditionsthat may affect

tool

operation.

guard or other partthat is damaged

houldbe properlyrepairedor replacedby an authorizedservicecenter unless

Itherwise indicatedelsewhere in this instructionmanual. Defectiveswitches

houldbe replacedby an authorizedservicecenter. Do not use

tool

the

witch does not turn it on and off.

iuardagainst electric shock. Preventbody contact with groundedsurfaces,

irexample: pipes, radiators,ranges, refrigeratorenclosures.

leplacementparts. When servicing, useonly identicalreplacementpart.

'olarized plugs:

reducethe riskof electricshock,this equipmenthasa

lolarizedplug(onebladeis wider thanthe other). This plugwill fit in a

Nolarizedoutletonly one way.

the plugdoes not fit fully inthe outlet, reverse

ieplug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualifiedelectrician

installthe proper

Nutlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

AGE WARNING: Beforeconnectingthe tool

a powersource (receptacle

etc.)

be surethe voltagesuppliedis the same as that specifiedon the

ilate of the

tool.

power source with voltagegreaterthan that specifiedfor

can result in SERIOUS INJURYto the user,as well as damagethe

tool.

If in

NOTPLUG INTHE TOOL. Usinga power sourcewith voltage lessthan

meplate ratingis harmful

the motor.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY

RULES

ioldthe

tool

firmly.

not leavethe tool running. Operatethe tool only when hand-held.

rhis

tool

has not beenwaterproofed,

do not usewater on the workpiece

;urface.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION

CAUTION:Always be sure the tool

switched

off

and unpluggedbefore

installingor removingthe paper.

Attaching

the

Sandpaper

IMPORTANT:

Use

Makitahook-and-loopsandpaperwith this sander.

attachthe sandpaper:

Setthe

tool

upsidedown

that

the pad is on top.

Positionthe sandpaper

fit the

shapeof the base. Be sureto

alianthe holeson the SandDaper

with the holeson the pad (the

dust will be suckedintothese

holes; it isthereforeimportant

leavethem open).

Pressthe paper firmly over the pad.

Removing

the

Sandpaper

removethe sandpaper:

Setthe tool upsidedownso that

the sandpaperis on top.

Graspingone cornerof the

sandpaper,peel it from the pad.

Note:

If thesandpaper

in good

condition,saveit for future use.

Dust

Bag

The useof the dust bag makessanding

operationsclean and dust collection

easy.

attachdust bag:

Fitthe bag'sentry port onto the

dust spout on the tool. Make

sure that the hole in the bag's

entryport isjust over the pimple-

like protrusionon the dust spout.

Note: Forthe best results, emptythe dust bag when it becomesapproximately

half full,tapping it lightlyto removeas muchdust as possible.

RAT1

CAUTION:

not

block

the motor vent with

your

hand.

Neverrunthe tool without paper;you may seriouslydamagethe

pad.

Switch Action

To startthe tool:

Operatingthe

Tool

To operatethe tool:

Holdthe

tool

firmly.

Turnthe

tool

and wait until

attainsfull meed.

Gently placethe tool onto the

workpiece and apply pressure

sandthe workpiece surface.

Operating

Tips

finishingsander isgenerally usedto removeonly a smallamount of

materialat a time. Sincethe quality

the surface is more importantthan

the amountof stock removed,

not bear down on the tool.

Keepthe baseflushwith the workpiece at all times.

Excessivepressuremay damagethe paper andshorten

tool

life.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:

Always be sure that the

tool

is switched

off

and unpluggedbefore

attemptingto performinspectionor maintenance.

COARSE-

For

heavy sanding

and

stripping.Paint

and

rust

removal.

Carbon

Brushes

The

tool

will stop when the carbon brusheswear to a certain length. When

this occurs,bothcarbon brushesshould be replaced.

To maintainproduct SAFETYand RELIABILITY,repairs, carbonbrush inspectionand

replacement,or any other maintenanceand adjustmentshouldbe performedby

MakitaAuthorizedor FactoryServiceCenters, always using Makitareplacement

parts.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

The accessorieslistedinthis manualare availableat an extracost from your Makita

distributoror Makitafactoryservicecenter. Servicecentersare listedon the

warranty card packedwith your

tool.

CAUTION:

These accessories or attachments are

recommendedfor usewith your Makitatool

specified in this manual. The use of any

other accessoriesor attachments might

present a risk of injury

persons. These

accessories or attachments should be used

only in the proper

and

intended manner.

'12'' Sanding Paper

with Hook-and-loop

backing

(multi-purposefor sanding

wood and metal).

PART

NO.

742529-7

742520-A

742530-2

742531-0

742521

-A

742529-74

CITY.

PER

PKG.

Dust bag

part no. 166027-1

GRIT

USAGE

MEDIUM

COARSE

For

fast

stock

removal

and

medium

coarse

finish.

MEDIUMFINE

Moderately

fast

stock

removal

and

medium finish.

EXTRA

FINE

For

very

smooth

coats

finish material.

ASSORTED

SHEETS

each

Grit,

100

Grit

& 150

Grit.

FINISHING

SANDER

Model

BO4551

PARTS

THE

FINISHING

SANDER

Item

No.

Item

No.

Qty.

Description

Used

1 FanGuide

Foot

1 RubberSleeve48

1 FlatWasher6

1 Base

DustBag

1 Cord

1 Switch

1 Plate85

Pan HeadScrew M4

12(withWasher)

CountersunkHeadScrew

HousingSet (withitem 5)

Tapping Screw BT4

Qty.

ked

Description

BrushHolder

Carbon Brush

BailBearing626LLB

ARMATURE ASSEMBLY

(with items3, 4, 7, and

HousingSet (withitem 26)

FIELDASSEMBLY

FiatWasher 9

BallBearing629LLB

Tapping Screw

NamePlate

Fan63

Dust Seal 10

BallBearing6200LLB

MAKITA LIMITEDONE YEAR WARRANTY

WARRANTY

POLICY

Every Makita

tool

is thoroughly inspectedandtested beforeleavingthefactory.

is warranted

befree

defectsfrom workmanship and materialsfor the periodof ONE YEAR from the date

of originalpurchase. Shouldany troubledevelopduringthis one-yearperiod, returnthe

COMPLETEtool,freight prepaid,

one of Makita’s Factoryor authorizedServiceCenters. If

inspectionshows the trouble is causedby defectiveworkmanshipor material,Makitawill repair

(or at our option, replace)without charge.

ThisWarranty does not apply where:

repairshavebeenmadeor attemptedby others,

repairsare requiredbecauseof normalwear andtear,

the tool has beenabused,misusedor improperlymaintained,

alterationshavebeenmade

the

tool.

INNO EVENTSHALLMAKITA BE LIABLEFOR ANY INDIRECT,INCIDENTAL

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FROM THE SALE

USEOFTHE PRODUCT. THIS

DISCLAIMER APPLIES BOTH DURINGAND AFTER THETERMOFTHIS WARRANTY.

MAKITA DISCLAIMS LIABILITY

FOR

ANY IMPLIEDWARRANTIES, INCLUDINGIMPLIED

WARRANTIES

“MERCHANTABILITY” AND “FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE,”

ThisWarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,and you may alsohaveother rightswhich vary

from state

state. Some statesdo notallow the exclusionor limitationof incidentalor

consequentialdamages,

the abovelimitationor exclusionmay not apply

you. Some States

do notallow limitationon how longan impliedwarranty lasts,

the abovelimitationmay not

apply

you.

AFTER THEONE-YEAR TERM OFTHISWARRANTY.

Makita Corporation

America

2650 Gainesville

Hwy

Buford,

3051

A00256-9

*5-93

MCA

Printedin

USA.

1993-64

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