Makita GA7050 Instruction Manual page 8

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 side grip (handle)
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the side grip is installed
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securely before operation.
010642
Screw the side grip securely on the position of the tool
as shown in the figure.
Installing or removing wheel guard
(For depressed center wheel , multi disc , wire
wheel brush )
WARNING:
When using a
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wheel/Multi-disc, flex wheel or wire wheel brush,
the wheel guard must be fitted on the tool so that
the closed side of the guard always points toward
the operator.
For tool with locking screw type wheel guard
1
2
010643
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
counterclockwise. Be sure to tighten the screw securely.
To remove wheel guard, follow the installation procedure
in reverse.
depressed center grinding
1. Wheel guard
2. Bearing box
3. Screw
3
For tool with clamp lever type wheel guard
1
2
010644
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010645
Loosen the lever on the wheel guard. 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 to the position shown in the
figure. Tighten the lever to fasten the wheel guard. If the
lever is too tight or too loose to fasten the wheel guard,
loosen or tighten the nut to adjust the tightening of the
wheel guard band.
To remove wheel guard, follow the installation procedure
in reverse.
Installing or removing depressed center
grinding wheel/Multi-disc (accessory)
WARNING:
Always use supplied guard when depressed center
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grinding wheel/Multi-disc is on tool. Wheel can
shatter during use and guard helps to reduce
chances of personal injury.
1
2
3
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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).
WARNING:
Never use a more than 6.5 mm thick grinding wheel.
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1. Wheel guard
2. Bearing box
3. Nut
3
4. Lever
4
1. Nut
2. Lever
2
1. Lock nut
2. Depressed
center grinding
wheel/Multi-disc
3. Inner flange