OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Installing wheel guard (Fig. 1)
Mount the wheel guard with the tab on the wheel
guard band aligned with the notch on the bearing box.
Then rotate the wheel guard 180 degrees counter-
clockwise. Be sure to tighten the screw securely.
Installing side grip (auxiliary handle) (Fig. 2)
Screw the side grip on the tool securely. The side grip
can be installed on either side of the tool, whichever is
convenient.
Shaft lock (Fig. 3)
Press the shaft lock to prevent spindle rotation when
installing or removing accessories.
CAUTION:
Never actuate the shaft lock when the spindle is
moving. The tool may be damaged.
Installing or removing depressed center
wheel (Fig.4&5)
Important:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before installing or removing the wheel.
Mount the inner flange onto the spindle. Fit the wheel
on over the inner flange and screw the lock nut onto
the spindle.
To tighten the lock nut, press the shaft lock firmly so
that the spindle cannot revolve, then use the lock nut
wrench and securely tighten clockwise.
To remove the wheel, follow the installation procedure
in reverse.
Switch action (Fig. 6)
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that
the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the
‘‘OFF’’ position when released.
For U.K., Australia, New Zealand, France, Réunion
and Algeria
To prevent the trigger from being accidentally actu-
ated, a lock lever is provided. To start the tool, push
the lock lever in and then pull the trigger. Release the
trigger to stop.
For Germany, Austria, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium,
Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Sweden, Norway,
Finland, Greece and South Africa
To prevent the trigger from being accidentally actu-
ated, a lock lever is provided. To start the tool, push
the lock lever in and then pull the trigger. Release the
trigger to stop. For continuous operation, push the
lock lever in, pull the trigger and then push the lock
lever further in. To stop the tool from the locked
position, pull the trigger fully, then release it.
For other countries than the above countries
To start the tool, simply pull the trigger. Release the
trigger to stop. For continuous operation, pull the
trigger and then push the lock lever. To stop the tool
from the locked position, pull the trigger fully, then
release it.
Operation (Fig. 7)
Hold the tool firmly. Turn the tool on and then apply
the wheel or disc to the workpiece.
In general, keep the edge of the wheel or disc at an
angle of about 15° – 30° to the workpiece surface.
During the break-in period with a new wheel, do not
work the grinder in the B direction or it will cut into the
workpiece. Once the edge of the wheel has been
rounded off by use, the wheel may be worked in both
A and B directions.
WARNING:
•
It should never be necessary to force the tool. The
weight of the tool applies adequate pressure. Forc-
ing and excessive pressure could cause dangerous
wheel breakage.
•
Continued use of a worn-out wheel may result in
wheel explosion and serious personal injury.
Depressed center wheel should not be used after it
has been worn down to 90 mm for 9015B or
100 mm for 9016B in diameter. Use of the wheel
after this point is unsafe and it should be removed
from service and rendered unusable by intentional
destruction.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Replacement of carbon brushes (Fig.8&9)
Replace carbon brushes when they are worn down to
the limit mark. Both identical carbon brushes should
be replaced at the same time.
To maintain product safety and reliability, repairs,
maintenance or adjustment should be carried out by
Makita Authorized Service Center.
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9015/16B (Eng) (’100. 12. 19)
