Makita GA5010 Instruction Manual page 8

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: 1. Shaft lock
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 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.
For tool with type A switch trigger
► Fig.2: 1. Lock button / Lock-off button 2. Switch
trigger
For tool without lock button and lock-
off button
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
For tool with lock button
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger. Release
the switch trigger to stop.
For continuous operation, pull the switch trigger and
then push in the lock button.
To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch
trigger fully, then release it.
For tool with lock-off button
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off button is provided.
To start the tool, depress the lock-off button and pull the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop.
For tool with type B switch trigger
► Fig.3: 1. Lock lever 2. Switch trigger
For tool with the lock-on switch
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger (A).
Release the switch trigger to stop. For continuous oper-
ation, pull the switch trigger (A) and then push in the
lock lever (B). To stop the tool from the locked position,
pull the switch trigger (A) fully, 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 (B) and then pull the switch trigger (A). 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 (B) and then pull the switch trigger (A). Release
the switch trigger to stop. For continuous operation,
push in the lock lever (B), pull the switch trigger and
then push the lock lever further in (B). To stop the tool
from the locked position, pull the switch trigger (A) fully,
then release it.
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)
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the side grip is installed
securely before operation.
► Fig.4
Screw the side grip securely on the position of the tool
as shown in the figure.
Installing loop handle (Optional
accessory)
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the loop handle is installed
securely before operation.
► Fig.5: 1. Protrusion of loop handle 2. Matching hole
in gear housing
Always install the loop handle on the tool before opera-
tion. Hold the tool's switch handle and the loop handle
firmly with both hands during operation.
Install the loop handle so that its protrusion will fit into
the matching hole in the gear housing.
Install the bolts and tighten them with the hex wrench.
The loop handle can be installed in two different direc-
tions as shown in the figures whichever is convenient
for your work.
► Fig.6: 1. Loop handle 2. Hex wrench 3. Bolt
► Fig.7: 1. Loop handle 2. Hex wrench 3. Bolt
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