Installing The Side Handle; Operation; Maintenance - Makita GD0801C Instruction Manual

Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in the
direction of number 5. And lower speed is obtained
when it is turned in the direction of number 1.
Refer to the table for the relationship between the
number settings on the dial and the approximate tool
speed.
GD0801C
Number min -1 (RPM)
1-2 7,000 - 10,000
2-3 10,000 - 17,000
3-4 17,000 - 24,000
4-5 24,000 - 29,000
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CAUTION:
If the tool is operated continuously at low speeds
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for a long time, the motor will get overloaded,
resulting in tool malfunction.
The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far
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as 5 and back to 1. Do not force it past 5 or 1, or
the speed adjusting function may no longer work.
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 the side handle

Always use the side handle to ensure operating safety.
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Install the side handle on the tool barrel, then tighten the
handle by turning clockwise at the desired position.
Installing or removing wheel point
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Loosen the collet nut and insert the wheel point into the
collet nut. Use the smaller wrench to hold the spindle
and the larger one to tighten the collet nut securely.
GD0811C
min -1 (RPM)
1,800 - 2,400
2,400 - 4,100
4,100 - 5,800
5,800 - 7,000
1. Side handle
1. Wrench 19
2. Wrench 13
3. Collet nut
4. Tighten
5. Loosen
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The wheel point should not be mounted more than 10
mm from the collet nut. Exceeding this distance could
cause vibration or a broken shaft.
10 mm (3/8") MAX.
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To remove the wheel point, follow the installation
procedure in reverse.
CAUTION:
Use the correct size collet cone for the wheel point
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which you intend to use.

OPERATION

CAUTION:
ALWAYS hold the tool firmly with one hand on
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housing and the other on the side handle.
Apply light pressure on the tool. Excessive
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pressure on the tool will only cause a poor finish
and overloading of the motor.
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Turn the tool on without the wheel point making any
contact with the workpiece and wait until the wheel point
attains full speed. Then apply the wheel point to the
workpiece gently. To obtain a good finish, move the tool
in the leftward direction slowly.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or
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the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
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