Operation - Makita MT903 Instruction Manual

NOTE:
When using a more than 7 mm thick depressed center
grinding wheel, overturn the lock nut and screw it onto
the spindle.
For Australia and New Zealand
Fig.6
Mount the inner flange onto the spindle. Fit the
wheel/disc on the inner flange and screw the lock nut
with its protrusion facing downward (facing toward the
wheel).
Fig.7
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.

OPERATION

WARNING:
It should never be necessary to force the tool. The
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weight of the tool applies adequate pressure.
Forcing and excessive pressure could cause
dangerous wheel breakage.
ALWAYS replace wheel if tool is dropped while
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grinding.
NEVER bang or hit grinding disc or wheel onto
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work.
Avoid bouncing and snagging the wheel, especially
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when working corners, sharp edges etc. This can
cause loss of control and kickback.
NEVER use tool with wood cutting blades and other
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sawblades. Such blades when used on a grinder
frequently kick and cause loss of control leading to
personal injury.
CAUTION:
Never switch on the tool when it is in contact with
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the workpiece, it may cause an injury to operator.
Always wear safety goggles or a face shield during
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operation.
After operation, always switch off the tool and wait
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until the wheel has come to a complete stop before
putting the tool down.
Grinding and sanding operation
Fig.8
ALWAYS hold the tool firmly with one hand on rear
handle and the other on the side handle. 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 degrees 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 direction.
Operation with wire cup brush (optional
accessory)
CAUTION:
Check operation of brush by running tool with no
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load, insuring that no one is in front of or in line with
brush.
Do not use brush that is damaged, or which is out of
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balance. Use of damaged brush could increase
potential for injury from contact with broken brush
wires.
Fig.9
Unplug tool and place it upside down allowing easy
access to spindle. Remove any accessories on spindle.
Mount wire cup brush onto spindle and tighten with
supplied wrench. When using brush, avoid applying too
much pressure which causes over bending of wires,
leading to premature breakage.
Operation with wire wheel brush (optional
accessory)
CAUTION:
Check operation of wire wheel brush by running
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tool with no load, insuring that no one is in front of
or in line with the wire wheel brush.
Do not use wire wheel brush that is damaged, or
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which is out of balance. Use of damaged wire
wheel brush could increase potential for injury from
contact with broken wires.
ALWAYS use guard with wire wheel brushes,
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assuring diameter of wheel fits inside guard. Wheel
can shatter during use and guard helps to reduce
chances of personal injury.
Fig.10
Unplug tool and place it upside down allowing easy
access to spindle. Remove any accessories on spindle.
Thread wire wheel brush onto spindle and tighten with
the wrenches.
When using wire wheel brush, avoid applying too much
pressure which causes over bending of wires, leading to
premature breakage.
Operation with abrasive cut-off / diamond
wheel (optional accessory)
WARNING:
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.
NEVER use cut-off wheel for side grinding.
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Do not "jam" the wheel or apply excessive pressure.
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Do not attempt to make an excessive depth of cut.
Overstressing the wheel increases the loading and
susceptibility to twisting or binding of the wheel in
the cut and the possibility of kickback, wheel
breakage and overheating of the motor may occur.
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