Functional Description - Makita GA7030 Instruction Manual

30. Pay attention that the wheel continues to rotate
after the tool is switched off.
31. 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.
32. Do not use the tool on any materials containing
asbestos.
33. When use cut-off wheel, always work with the dust
collecting wheel guard required by domestic
regulation.
34. Cutting discs must not be subjected to any lateral
pressure.
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.
Shaft lock (Fig. 1)
CAUTION:
• Never actuate the shaft lock when the spindle is
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 in
the desired position before operation.
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.
• 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. (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.
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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
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 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 a depressed center grinding 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, 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 (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 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 procedure
in reverse.
For tool with clamp lever type wheel guard (Fig. 6 & 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 the wheel