23. Do not use the tool on any materials contain-
ing asbestos.
24. Do not use water or grinding lubricant.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Installing wheel guard (Fig.1&2)
Important:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before installing or removing the wheel
guard.
Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow after
loosening the screw.
Install the wheel cover on the bearing box by adjust-
ing the convex of the wheel cover to the concave of
the bearing box.
Turn the wheel cover by 180 degrees. Fasten it with
the screw after pulling lever in the direction of the
arrow for the working purpose, the setting angle of the
wheel cover can be adjusted with the lever.
Removing wheel cover
Follow the installation procedure in reverse to remove
the wheel cover.
Installing side grip (auxiliary handle) (Fig. 3)
Important:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before installing or removing the side grip.
Always install the side grip on the tool securely before
operation. The side grip can be installed on either side
of the tool, whichever is convenient and keeps the
guard properly positioned. Always hold the tool’s
switch handle and the side grip firmly with both hands
during operation.
Shaft lock (Fig. 4)
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.5&6)
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. 7)
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that
the switch actuates properly and returns to the ‘‘OFF’’
position when the side of the switch lever is
depressed.
To start the tool, slide the switch lever to ‘‘I’’ position.
For continuous operation, depress the front of the
switch lever and then slide to ‘‘I’’ position as above.
The switch is locked on the position for continuous
operation.
To stop the tool from the locked position, slide the
switch lever to ‘‘O’’ position with depressing the rear of
the switch lever.
Operation (Fig. 8)
CAUTION:
After operation, always switch off the tool and wait
until the wheel has come to a complete stop before
putting the tool down.
Hold the tool firmly with both hands. 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 tool 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.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Repair and maintenance (Fig. 9)
The tool and its opening vents for cooling air have to
be always kept clean. When the foreign matters clog
such parts, they have to be taken off.
To maintain product safety and reliability, repairs,
maintenance or adjustment should be carried out by a
Makita Authorized Service Center.
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