Functional Description - Makita GA7020 Instruction Manual

anced wheel. Check the tool to determine the
cause.
12. Check that the workpiece is properly supported.
13. Hold the tool firmly.
14. Keep hands away from rotating parts.
15. Make sure the wheel is not contacting the work-
piece before the switch is turned on.
16. Use the specified surface of the wheel to perform
the grinding.
17. Do not use cutting off wheel for side grinding.
18. Watch out for flying sparks. Hold the tool so that
sparks fly away from you and other persons or
flammable materials.
19. Pay attention that the wheel continues to rotate
after the tool is switched off.
20. Do not touch the workpiece immediately after
operation; it may be extremely hot and could burn
your skin.
21. Position the tool so that the power cord always
stays behind the machine during operation.
22. If working place is extremely hot and humid, or
badly polluted by conductive dust, use a short-cir-
cuit breaker (30 mA) to assure operator safety.
23. Do not use the tool on any materials containing
asbestos.
24. Do not use water or grinding lubricant.
25. Ensure that ventilation openings are kept clear
when working in dusty conditions. If it should
become necessary to clear dust, first disconnect
the tool from the mains supply (use non metallic
objects) and avoid damaging internal parts.
26. When use cut-off wheel, always work with the dust
collecting wheel guard required by domestic regu-
lation.
27. Cutting discs must not be subjected to any lateral
pressure
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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 mov-
ing. The tool may be damaged.
Press the shaft lock to prevent spindle rotation when
installing or removing accessories.
Switch action (Fig. 2)
CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that
the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the
"OFF" position when released.
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 continu-
ous 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 GA7020S, GA9020S, GA7020SF and GA9020SF
begin to run slowly when they are turned on. This soft
start feature assures smoother operation and less opera-
tor fatigue.
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. 3)
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
(Fig. 4)
CAUTION:
• The wheel guard must be fitted on the tool so that the
closed side of the guard always points toward the oper-
ator.
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 counter-
clockwise. Be sure to tighten the screw securely.
To remove wheel guard, follow the installation procedure
in reverse.
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