Operation - Makita GA042G Instruction Manual

Installing or removing X-LOCK
wheel
WARNING:
Never actuate the release lever of
the X-LOCK holder during operation. Make sure
that the X-LOCK wheel has stopped completely
when removing it. Otherwise, the X-LOCK wheel
comes off from the tool and may cause serious injury.
CAUTION:
Use only original X-LOCK wheels
with the X-LOCK logo. This tool is dedicated to
X-LOCK.
The maximum clamping gauge of 1.6 mm can only be
guaranteed with original X-LOCK wheels.
Use of any other wheels may lead to insecure clamp-
ing, and cause the clamp tool to come loose.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the X-LOCK wheel
immediately after operation. It may be extremely
hot and could burn your skin.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the X-LOCK wheel
and holder of the tool are not deformed and are
free from dust or foreign matters.
CAUTION:
Do not put your finger near the
holder while installing or removing the X-LOCK
wheel. It may pinch your finger.
CAUTION:
Do not put your finger near the
release lever while installing the X-LOCK wheel. It
may pinch your finger.
NOTE: No additional parts such as inner flanges
or lock nuts are required to install or remove the
X-LOCK wheels.
1. To install the X-LOCK wheel, make sure that both
catches are in the unlocked position.
If not, push the release lever from A side to lift B
side, then pull the release lever from B side as
illustrated. The catches are set in the unlocked
position.
► Fig.14: 1. Catch 2. Release lever
2. Place a central position of the X-LOCK wheel on
the holder.
Make sure the X-LOCK wheel is parallel to the
flange surface and with the correct side facing up.
3. Push the X-LOCK wheel into the holder. The
catches snap into the lock position with a click and
fix the X-LOCK wheel.
► Fig.15: 1. X-LOCK wheel 2. Holder 3. Flange sur-
face 4. Catch
4. Make sure the X-LOCK wheel is fixed correctly.
The surface of the X-LOCK wheel is no higher
than the surface of the holder as shown in the
figure.
If not, the holder must be cleaned or the X-LOCK
wheel must not be used.
► Fig.16: 1. Surface of the holder 2. Surface of the
X-LOCK wheel
To remove the X-LOCK wheel, push the release lever
from A side to lift B side, then pull the release lever from
B side as illustrated.
The X-LOCK wheel is released and can be removed.
► Fig.17: 1. Release lever
Installing dust collecting wheel
guard for cutting-off
Optional accessory
With optional accessories, you can use this tool for
cutting stone materials.
► Fig.18
NOTE: For information how to install the dust col-
lecting wheel guard, refer to the manual of the dust
collecting wheel guard.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
Optional accessory
WARNING:
created by grinding/cutting/sanding operation.
Metal particles created by such operation are so hot
that they ignite dust and the filter inside the vacuum
cleaner.
To avoid dusty environment caused by masonry cut-
ting, use a dust collecting wheel guard and a vacuum
cleaner.
Refer to the instruction manual attached to the dust
collecting wheel guard for assembling and using it.
► Fig.19: 1. Dust collecting wheel guard 2. Hose of
the vacuum cleaner

OPERATION

WARNING:
force the tool. The weight of the tool applies ade-
quate pressure. Forcing and excessive pressure
could cause dangerous wheel breakage.
WARNING:
dropped while grinding.
WARNING:
wheel.
WARNING:
the wheel, especially when working corners,
sharp edges etc. This can cause loss of control and
kickback.
WARNING:
blades and other saw blades. Such blades when
used on a grinder frequently kick and cause loss of
control leading to personal injury.
WARNING:
the X-LOCK holder during operation. The X-LOCK
wheel comes off from the tool and may cause serious
injury.
WARNING:
is fixed firmly.
19 ENGLISH
Never vacuum metal particles
It should never be necessary to
ALWAYS replace wheel if tool is
NEVER hit the workpiece with the
Avoid bouncing and snagging
NEVER use tool with wood cutting
Never actuate the release lever of
Make sure that the X-LOCK wheel