Functional Description - Makita GA7030 Instruction Manual

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
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unplugged before adjusting or checking function on
the tool.
Shaft lock
Fig.1
CAUTION:
Never actuate the shaft lock when the spindle is
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moving. The tool may be damaged.
Press the shaft lock to prevent spindle rotation when
installing or removing accessories.
Switch handle mounting positions
Fig.2
The switch handle can be rotated to either 90° left or right
to fit your work needs. First, unplug the tool. Press the
lock button and rotate the switch handle to left or right fully.
The switch handle will be locked in that position.
CAUTION:
Always make sure that the switch handle is locked
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in the desired position before operation.
Switch action
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
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that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns
to the "OFF" position when released.
Switch can be locked in "ON" position for ease of
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operator comfort during extended use. Apply
caution when locking tool in "ON" position and
maintain firm grasp on tool.
Fig.3
For tool with the lock-on switch
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger (in the B
direction). Release the switch trigger to stop. For
continuous operation, pull the switch trigger (in the B
direction) and then push in the lock lever (in the A
direction). To stop the tool from the locked position, pull
the switch trigger fully (in the B direction), then release it.
For tool with the lock-off switch
To prevent the switch trigger from accidentally pulled, a
lock lever is provided.
To start the tool, push in the lock lever (in the A direction)
and then pull the switch trigger (in the B direction).
Release the switch trigger to stop.
For tool with the lock on and lock-off switch
To prevent the switch trigger from accidentally pulled, a
lock lever is provided.
To start the tool, push in the lock lever (in the A direction)
and then pull the switch trigger (in the B direction).
Release the switch trigger to stop.
For continuous operation, push in the lock lever (in the A
direction), pull the switch trigger (in the B direction) and
then push the lock lever (in the A direction) further in.
To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch
trigger fully (in the B direction), then release it.
NOTE:
Models GA7030S, GA9030S, GA7040S, GA9040S,
GA7030SF. GA9030SF, GA7040SF and GA9040SF
begin to run slowly when they are turned on. This soft
start feature assures smoother operation.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Installing side grip (handle)
Fig.4
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the side grip is installed
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securely before operation.
Screw the side grip securely on the position of the tool as
shown in the figure.
Installing or removing wheel guard (For
depressed center wheel , multi disc , wire
wheel brush / abrasive cut-off wheel ,
diamond wheel)
WARNING:
When using
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wheel/Multi-disc, flex wheel or wire wheel brush,
the wheel guard must be fitted on the tool so that
the closed side of the guard always points toward
the operator.
When using an abrasive cut-off / diamond wheel,
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be sure to use only the special wheel guard
designed for use with cut-off wheels.
For tool with locking screw type wheel guard
Fig.5
Mount the wheel guard with the protrusion on the wheel
guard band aligned with the notch on the bearing box.
Then rotate the wheel guard around 180 degrees
counterclockwise. Be sure to tighten the screw securely.
To remove wheel guard, follow the installation procedure
in reverse.
For tool with clamp lever type wheel guard
Fig.6
Fig.7
Loosen the lever on the wheel guard. Mount the wheel
guard with the protrusion on the wheel guard band
aligned with the notch on the bearing box. Then rotate
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a depressed center grinding