SPECIFICATIONS Model: GA039G GA040G GA041G Applicable grinding wheel Max. wheel diameter 100 mm 115 mm 125 mm Max. wheel thickness 6 mm Applicable cut-off wheel Max. wheel diameter 100 mm 115 mm 125 mm Max. wheel thickness 1.6 mm Applicable wire wheel brush Max.
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The typical A-weighted noise level determined according to EN62841-2-3: Model Sound pressure level (L ) : (dB(A)) Uncertainty (K) :(dB(A)) GA039G GA040G GA041G The noise level under working may exceed 80 dB (A). NOTE: The declared noise emission value(s) has been measured in accordance with a standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another.
WARNING: The vibration emission during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared value(s) depending on the ways in which the tool is used especially what kind of workpiece is processed. WARNING: Be sure to identify safety measures to protect the operator that are based on an estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time).
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If devices are provided for the connection of Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure etc. in accordance with these instructions, tak- these are connected and properly used. Use of ing into account the working conditions and the work to be performed.
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10. Keep bystanders a safe distance away from Cordless grinder safety warnings work area. Anyone entering the work area must wear personal protective equipment. Safety warnings common for grinding, sanding, Fragments of workpiece or of a broken accessory wire brushing, or cutting-off operations: may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate This power tool is intended to function as a area of operation.
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Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade, Do not restart the cutting operation in the segmented diamond wheel with a peripheral workpiece. Let the wheel reach full speed and gap greater than 10 mm or toothed saw blade. carefully re-enter the cut. The wheel may bind, Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of walk up or kickback if the power tool is restarted in control.
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12. Use the batteries only with the products product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety specified by Makita. Installing the batteries to rules stated in this instruction manual may cause non-compliant products may result in a fire, exces- serious personal injury.
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14. Always insert the wireless unit in the correct causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will direction. also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and 15. Do not press the wireless activation button charger. on the wireless unit too hard and/or press the button with an object with a sharp edge.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi- cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps light up for a few seconds. CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Charge the battery(ies) or replace it/them with recharged battery(ies). Let the tool and battery(ies) cool down. If no improvement can be found by restoring protection system, then contact your local Makita Service Center. Switch action CAUTION: Before installing the battery car- tridge into the tool, always check to see that the Fig.5...
If the tool consistently fails to quickly stop after turning operator. off the switch, have the tool serviced at a Makita Service WARNING: Center. Make sure that the wheel guard is...
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While pushing the lock lever toward A, hold down While pushing the lock lever toward A, rotate the the portions B of the wheel guard as shown in the wheel guard toward C, and then, change the angle of figure. the wheel guard according to the work so that the oper- ator can be protected.
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Installing abrasive cut-off / diamond Installing wire cup brush wheel Optional accessory Optional accessory CAUTION: Do not use wire cup brush that is damaged, or which is out of balance. Use of dam- WARNING: When using an abrasive cut-off aged brush could increase potential for injury from / diamond wheel, be sure to use only the special contact with broken brush wires.
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Place a central position of the X-LOCK wheel on Installing or removing X-LOCK the holder. wheel Make sure the X-LOCK wheel is parallel to the flange surface and with the correct side facing up. Push the X-LOCK wheel into the holder. The WARNING: Never actuate the release lever of catches snap into the lock position with a click and...
To remove the X-LOCK wheel, push the release lever Connecting a vacuum cleaner from A side to lift B side, then pull the release lever from B side as illustrated. Optional accessory The X-LOCK wheel is released and can be removed. WARNING: Never vacuum metal particles created by grinding/cutting/sanding operation.
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Usage example: operation with abrasive cut-off CAUTION: Never switch on the tool when it wheel is in contact with the workpiece, it may cause an injury to operator. CAUTION: Always wear safety goggles or a face shield during operation. CAUTION: After operation, always switch off the tool and wait until the wheel has come to a complete stop before putting the tool down.
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The overview of the wireless activation function Operation with wire wheel brush setting is as follows. Refer to each section for detail procedures. Optional accessory Installing the wireless unit CAUTION: Check operation of wire wheel Tool registration for the vacuum cleaner brush by running tool with no load, insuring that Starting the wireless activation function no one is in front of or in line with the wire wheel...
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When inserting the wireless unit, align the projections with the recessed portions on the slot. NOTE: A Makita vacuum cleaner supporting the wireless activation function is required for the tool registration. NOTE: Finish installing the wireless unit to the tool before starting the tool registration.
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Press the wireless activation button on the vac- Connect the hose of the vacuum cleaner with the tool. uum cleaner for 3 seconds until the wireless activation lamp blinks in green. And then press the wireless acti- vation button on the tool in the same way. Fig.32 Set the stand-by switch on the vacuum cleaner to "AUTO".
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NOTE: The wireless activation lamp on the tool will stop blinking in blue when there is no operation for 2 hours. In this case, set the stand-by switch on the vacuum cleaner to "AUTO" and push the wireless activation button on the tool again. NOTE: The vacuum cleaner starts/stops with a delay.
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If the cancellation is performed successfully, the wire- Cancelling tool registration for the less activation lamps will light up in red for 2 seconds vacuum cleaner and start blinking in blue. NOTE: The wireless activation lamps finish blinking in Perform the following procedure when cancelling the red after 20 seconds elapsed.
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Before asking for repairs, conduct your own inspection first. If you find a problem that is not explained in the manual, do not attempt to dismantle the tool. Instead, ask Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replace- ment parts for repairs.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be per- formed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. Air vent cleaning The tool and its air vents have to be kept clean.
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COMBINATION OF APPLICATIONS AND ACCESSORIES Optional accessory CAUTION: Using the tool with incorrect guards can cause risks as follows. When using a cut-off wheel guard for facial grinding, the wheel guard may interfere with the work- • piece causing poor control. When using a grinding wheel guard for cutting-off operations with bonded abrasive wheels and dia- •...
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose.