Fig.1 - Makita DGA406 Instruction Manual

ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Installing side grip (handle)
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the side grip is
installed securely before operation.
Screw the side grip securely on the position of the tool
as shown in the figure.
► Fig.7
Installing or removing wheel guard
(For depressed center wheel, flap
disc, flex wheel, wire wheel brush
/ abrasive cut-off wheel, diamond
wheel)
WARNING:
When using a depressed center wheel,
flap 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.
WARNING:
When using an abrasive cut-off
/ diamond wheel, be sure to use only the special
wheel guard designed for use with cut-off wheels.
(In some European countries, when using a diamond
wheel, the ordinary guard can be used. Follow the
regulations in your country.)
For tool with locking screw type
wheel guard
Mount the wheel guard with the protrusions on the wheel guard
band aligned with the notches on the bearing box. Then rotate
the wheel guard to such an angle that it can protect the operator
according to work. Be sure to tighten the screw securely.
To remove wheel guard, follow the installation proce-
dure in reverse.
► Fig.8: 1. Wheel guard 2. Bearing box 3. Screw
For tool with clamp lever type wheel
guard
Loosen the screw, and then pull the lever in the direction of
the arrow. Mount the wheel guard with the protrusions on the
wheel guard band aligned with the notches on the bearing
box. Then rotate the wheel guard to such an angle that it can
protect the operator according to work.
► Fig.9: 1. Wheel guard 2. Bearing box 3. Screw
4. Lever
Pull the lever in direction of the arrow. Then tighten the
wheel guard with fastening the screw. Be sure to tighten
the screw securely. The setting angle of the wheel
guard can be adjusted with the lever.
► Fig.10: 1. Screw 2. Lever
To remove wheel guard, follow the installation proce-
dure in reverse.
Installing or removing depressed
center wheel or flap disc
Optional accessory
WARNING:
wheel or flap disc, the wheel guard must be fitted
on the tool so that the closed side of the guard
always points toward the operator.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the mounting part
of the inner flange fits into the inner diameter of
the depressed center wheel / flap disc perfectly.
Mounting the inner flange on the wrong side may
result in the dangerous vibration.
Mount the inner flange onto the spindle.
Make sure to fit the dented part of the inner flange onto
the straight part at the bottom of the spindle.
Fit the depressed center wheel / flap disc on the inner
flange and screw the lock nut onto the spindle.
► Fig.11: 1. Lock nut 2. Depressed center wheel
3. Inner flange 4. Mounting part
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.
► Fig.12: 1. Lock nut wrench 2. Shaft lock
To remove the wheel, follow the installation procedure
in reverse.
Installing or removing flex wheel
Optional accessory
WARNING:
flex wheel is on tool. Wheel can shatter during use
and guard helps to reduce chances of personal injury.
► Fig.13: 1. Lock nut 2. Flex wheel 3. Back up pad
4. Inner flange
Follow instructions for depressed center wheel but also
use back up pad over wheel. See order of assembly on
accessories page in this manual.
Installing or removing abrasive disc
Optional accessory
NOTE: Use sander accessories specified in this man-
ual. These must be purchased separately.
For 100 mm (4") model
► Fig.14: 1. Sanding lock nut 2. Abrasive disc
3. Rubber pad 4. Inner flange
1. Mount the inner flange onto the spindle.
2. Mount the rubber pad onto the spindle.
3. Fit the disc on the rubber pad and screw the sand-
ing lock nut onto the spindle.
4. Hold the spindle with the shaft lock, and securely
tighten the sanding lock nut clockwise with the lock nut
wrench.
To remove the disc, follow the installation procedure in
reverse.
12 ENGLISH
When using a depressed center
Always use supplied guard when