makita PO5000C Random Orbit Polisher Instruction Manual

makita PO5000C Random Orbit Polisher

The EN Random Orbit Polisher is a power tool designed for polishing. It is available in two models, PO5000C and PO6000C, with pad diameters of 125 mm and 150 mm, respectively. The tool has a variable speed control of 0-6,800 min-1 and an overall length of 451 mm. It weighs 2.8 kg and is classified as safety class II.

Intended Use

The EN Random Orbit Polisher is intended for polishing purposes only.

Power Supply

The tool should be connected only to a power supply of the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate and can only be operated on single-phase AC supply. It is double-insulated and can, therefore, also be used from sockets without earth wire.

Safety Warnings

It is important to read all safety warnings and instructions before using the EN Random Orbit Polisher to avoid electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury. The power tool should be used in a clean and well-lit work area, away from explosive atmospheres such as flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Keep children and bystanders away while operating the power tool to avoid distractions that may  cause you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

Ensure that power tool plugs match the outlet and are not modified in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions as water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. Do not abuse the cord and keep it away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use to reduce the risk of electric shock.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before using the EN Random Orbit Polisher, ensure that you have read and understood all safety warnings and instructions.
2. Select the appropriate pad diameter (125 mm or 150 mm) for the task at hand.
3. Connect the tool to a power supply of the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate.
4. Attach the polishing pad to the tool’s backing plate by aligning the holes and pressing down until it clicks into place.
5. Apply the polishing compound to the pad, ensuring that it is evenly distributed.
6. Place the pad onto the surface to be polished and switch on the tool.
7. Move the tool in a circular motion over the surface, applying light pressure. Avoid pressing down too hard as this may damage the surface.
8. Continue polishing until the desired finish is achieved.
9. Switch off the tool and disconnect it from the power supply. Remove the polishing pad and clean it thoroughly before storing the tool.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice.
• Specifications may differ from country to country.
• Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003

Symbols

The following show the symbols used for the equipment. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use.

Intended use
The tool is intended for polishing

Power supply
The tool should be connected only to a power supply of the same voltage as indicated on the nameplate, and can only be operated on single-phase AC supply. They are double-insulated and can, therefore, also be used from sockets without earth wire

SAFETY WARNINGS

General power tool safety warnings
WARNING : Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

Work area safety

1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will  reduce risk of electric shock.
2. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
6. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
7. Use of power supply via an RCD with a rated residual current of 30 mA or less is always recommended

Personal Safety

1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or med-ication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
2. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
4. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewel-lery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
7. If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

Power tool use and care

1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
3. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such pre-ventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
5. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, tak-ing into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

Service

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
• Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-ing accessories.
• Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

Polisher safety warnings

1. This power tool is intended to function as a polisher. Read all safety warnings, instruc-tions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instruc-tions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
2. Operations such as grinding, wire brushing or cutting-off are not recommended to be performed with this power tool. Operations for which the power tool was not designed may create a hazard and cause personal injury.
3. Do not use accessories that are not specifically designed and recommended by the tool manufacturer. Just because the accessory can be attached to your power tool, it does not assure safe operation.
4. The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal to the maximum speed marked on the power tool. Accessories running faster than their rated speed can break and fly apart.
5. The outside diameter and the thickness of your accessory must be within the capacity rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately guarded or controlled.
6. The threaded mounting of accessories must match the spindle thread. For accessories mounted by flanges, the arbour hole of the accessory must fit the locating diameter of the flange. Accessories that do not match the mounting hardware of the power tool will run out of balance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control.
7. Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use inspect the accessory such as backing pad for cracks, tear or excess wear. If power tool or accessory is dropped, inspect for damage or install an undamaged accessory. After inspecting and installing an accessory, position yourself and bystanders away from the plane of the rotating accessory and run the power tool at maximum no-load speed for one minute. Damaged accessories will normally break apart during this test time.
8. Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on the application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety glasses. As appro-priate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves and a workshop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The eye protection must be capable of stopping flying debris generated by various operations. The dust mask or respirator must be capable of filtrating particles generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure to high-intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
9. Keep bystanders a safe distance away from the work area. Anyone entering the work area must wear personal protective equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a broken accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond the immediate area of operation.
10. Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If you lose control, the cord may be cut or snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning accessory.
11. Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come to a complete stop. The spinning accessory may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.
12. Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side. Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.
13. Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The motor’s fan will draw dust inside the housing and excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical hazards.
14. Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.
15. Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocution or shock.

Kickback and Related Warnings

Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or any other accessory. Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating accessory which in turn causes the uncon-trolled power tool to be forced in the direction opposite of the accessory’s rotation at the point of the binding. For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel that is entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the material causing the wheel to climb out or kick out. The wheel may either jump toward or away from the operator, depending on direction of the wheel’s move-ment at the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels may also break under these conditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.

1. Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Always use an auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum control over kickback or torque reaction during start-up. The operator can control torque reactions or kick-back forces, if proper precautions are taken.
2. Never place your hand near the rotating accessory. The accessory may kickback over your hand.
3. Do not position your body in the area where the power tool will move if kickback occurs. Kickback will propel the tool in a direction opposite to the wheel’s movement at the point of snagging.
4. Use special care when working corners, sharp edges etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory. Corners, sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.
5. Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or toothed saw blade. Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of control.

Safety Warnings Specific for Polishing Operations

1. Do not allow any loose portion of the polishing bonnet or its attachment strings to spin freely. Tuck away or trim any loose attachment strings. Loose and spinning attachment strings can entangle your fingers or snag on the workpiece.

Additional Safety Warnings

1. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool only when hand-held.
2. Check that the workpiece is properly supported.
3. If working place is extremely hot and humid, or badly polluted by conductive dust, use a short-circuit breaker (30 mA) to assure operator safety.
4. Do not use the tool on any materials containing asbestos.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING : DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION : Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool.

Switch action

CAUTION : Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” position when released.
Fig.1: 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock button
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. The rotation speed will increase as you pull the trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger, push in the lock button and then release the switch trigger. To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the trigger fully, then release it.

• CAUTION : 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.
• CAUTION : Do not plug in the tool with the lock-on switch engaged. The tool will be run unsupported and it may cause a personal injury or breakage.

Speed adjusting dial

Fig.2: 1. Speed adjusting dial The rotating speed can be changed by turning the speed adjusting dial to a given number setting from 1 to 5. Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in the direction of number 5. And lower speed is obtained when it is turned in the direction of number 1.
Refer to the table for the relationship between the number settings on the dial and the approximate rotating speed.

Number| Orbits per min.| Pad rotating speed per minute in random orbit with forced rota- tion mode
---|---|---
1| 1,600| 180
2| 2,500| 290
3| 3,700| 430
4| 5,300| 610
5| 6,800| 780

NOTICE : If the tool is operated continuously at low speeds for a long time, the motor will get overloaded, resulting in tool malfunction.
NOTICE : The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far as 5 and back to 1. Do not force it past 5 or 1, or the speed adjusting function may no longer work.

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.

Selecting the action mode

Turn the change knob to alter the rotation mode.
► Fig.3: 1. Change knob
NOTICE : Always turn the knob fully. If the knob is in the middle position, you can not turn on the tool.
NOTICE : You can not change the action mode when the tool is switched on.

Random orbit with forced rotation mode
► Fig.4

• 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
► Fig.5

• Random orbit mode is orbital action with free rotation of the pad for fine polishing.
• Rotate the change knob clockwise for random orbit mode.

ASSEMBLY

CAUTION : Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.

Installing the backing pad

► Fig.6: 1. Backing pad 2. Hex wrench
Put the backing pad on the shaft then turn the bolt clockwise with a hex wrench.
CAUTION : Make sure that the backing pad is secured properly. Loose attachment will run out of balance and cause a excessive vibration which may cause loss of control.

Installing side grip

• Optional accessory
  Fig.7: 1. Cap 2. Side grip

• Remove the cap and screw the side grip on the tool securely.

• The side grip can be installed on either side of the tool. Installing or removing pad

Optional accessory

CAUTION: Only use hook-and-loop system pads for polishing.
► Fig.8: 1. Pad

• To install the pad, first remove all dirt and foreign matter from the hook-and-loop system of the pad and the backing pad. Attach the pad to the backing pad so that their edges are aligned.
• To remove the pad from the backing pad, just pull up from its edge.

CAUTION : Make sure that the pad and backing pad are aligned and securely attached. Otherwise the pad will cause a excessive vibration which may cause loss of control or the pad may be thrown out from the too

OPERATION

CAUTION : Only use Makita genuine pads for polishing.
CAUTION : Make sure the work material is secured and stable. Falling object may cause personal injury.
CAUTION : Hold the tool firmly with one hand on the switch handle and the other hand on the front grip (or side handle) when performing the tool.
CAUTION : Do not run the tool at high load over an extended time period. It may result in tool malfunction which causes electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
CAUTION : Be careful not to touch the rotating part.
NOTICE : Never force the tool. Excessive pressure may lead to decreased polishing efficiency, damaged pad, or shorten tool life.
NOTICE : Continuous operation at high speed may damage work surface.

Polishing operation

► Fig.9

1. Surface treatment (Random orbit with forced rotation mode) Use a wool pad for rough finishing then use a sponge pad for fine finishing.
   Applying wax (Random orbit mode)
   Use a sponge pad. Apply wax to the sponge pad or work surface. Run the tool at low speed to smooth out wax.
   CAUTION : Do not apply excessive wax or polishing agent. It will generate more dust and may cause eye or respiratory diseases.
   NOTE : First, perform a test waxing on an inconspicuous portion of the work surface. Make sure that the tool will not scratch the surface or result in uneven waxing before.

2. Removing wax (Random orbit mode) Use another sponge pad. Run the tool to remove wax.

3. Polishing (Random orbit mode) Apply a felt pad gently to the work surface

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION : Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance.
NOTICE : Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.

Cleaning dust covers
► Fig.10: 1. Dust cover

• Regularly clean the dust covers on the inhalation vents for smooth air circulation. Remove the dust covers and clean the mesh.
• 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.

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

CAUTION : These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.

• Side grip
• Backing pad
• Wool pad
• Sponge pad
• Felt pad

NOTE : Some items in the list may be included in the tool package as standard accessories. They may differ from country to country.

Makita Corporation 3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan
www.makita.com

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