Makita DGA701 Instruction Manual page 15

Soft start feature
Soft start feature reduces starting reaction.
Electric brake
Electric brake is activated after the tool is switched off.
The brake does not work when the power supply is shut
down, such as the battery is removed accidentally, with
the switch still on.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Al w ays be sure that the tool is
s w itched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Installing side grip (handle)
CAUTION:
Al w ays 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 w heel guard
(For depressed center wheel, ap
disc, ex wheel, wire wheel brush
/ abrasive cut-off w heel, diamond
w heel)
WARNING:
When using a depressed center
wheel, ap disc, ex wheel or wire wheel brush,
the wheel guard must be fitted on the tool so that
the closed side of the guard al w ays points to w ard
the operator.
WARNING:
When using an abrasive cut-off
/ diamond w heel, be sure to use only the special
w heel guard designed for use w ith cut-off w heels.
(In some European countries, when using a diamond
wheel, the ordinary guard can be used. Follow the
regulations in your country.)
For tool w ith locking screw type
w heel guard
Mount the wheel guard with the protrusions on the
wheel guard band aligned with the notches on the bear-
ing 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 w ith clamp lever type w heel
guard
Loosen the nut, and then pull the lever in the direction
of the arrow.
Fig.9: 1. Nut 2. Lever
Mount the wheel guard with the protrusions on the
wheel guard band aligned with the notches on the bear-
ing box. Then rotate the wheel guard to such an angle
that it can protect the operator according to work.
Fig.10: 1. Wheel guard 2. Bearing box
Fig.11: 1. Wheel guard
Close the lever in direction of the arrow. Then tighten
the wheel guard with fastening the nut. Be sure to
tighten the nut securely. The setting angle of the wheel
guard can be adjusted by opening the lever.
Fig.12: 1. Lever 2. Nut
To remove wheel guard, follow the installation proce-
dure in reverse.
Installing or removing depressed
center wheel or ap disc
Optional accessory
WARNING:
wheel or ap disc, the wheel guard must be fitted
on the tool so that the closed side of the guard
al w ays points to w ard the operator.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the mounting part
of the inner ange fits into the inner diameter of
the depressed center wheel / ap 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 wheel/ disc on the inner flange and screw the
lock nut with its protrusion facing downward (facing
towards the wheel).
Fig.13: 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.14: 1. Lock nut wrench 2. Shaft lock
To remove the wheel, follow the installation procedure
in reverse.
Installing or removing ex wheel
Optional accessory
WARNING:
ex wheel is on tool. Wheel can shatter during use
and guard helps to reduce chances of personal injury.
Fig.15: 1. Lock nut 2. Fle x 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.
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When using a depressed center
Al w ays use supplied guard w hen