Maintenance; Optional Accessories - Makita LW1401X2 Instruction Manual

Unplug tool and place it upside down allowing easy
access to spindle. Remove any accessories on spindle.
Thread wire cup brush onto spindle and tighten with
supplied wrench. When using brush, avoid applying too
much pressure which causes over bending of wires,
leading to premature breakage.
Operation with wire wheel brush
(optional accessory)
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► 1. Wire wheel brush
CAUTION:
• Check operation of wire wheel brush by running
tool with no load, insuring that no one is in front
of or in line with the wire wheel brush.
• Do not use wire wheel brush that is damaged,
or which is out of balance. Use of damaged wire
wheel brush could increase potential for injury
from contact with broken wires.
• ALWAYS use guard with wire wheel brushes,
assuring diameter of wheel fits inside guard.
Wheel can scatter during use and guard helps
to reduce chances of personal injury.
Unplug tool and place it upside down allowing easy
access to spindle. Remove any accessories on spindle.
Thread wire wheel brush onto spindle and tighten with
the wrenches.
When using wire wheel brush, avoid applying too much
pressure which causes over bending of wires, leading
to premature breakage.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspec-
tion or maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks
may result.
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► 1. Exhaust vent 2. Inhalation vent
The tool and its air vents have to be kept clean.
Regularly clean the tool's air vents or whenever the
vents start to become obstructed.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other
maintenance or adjustment should be performed by
Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.
OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
• These accessories or attachments are recom-
mended 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.
• Your tool is supplied with a guard for use with
any recommended grinding wheel, multi-disc,
flex wheel and wire wheel brush. If a diamond
wheel and/or cut-off wheel are also available
for use with the tool, they should only be used
with the appropriate optional guard for cut-off
wheels.
If you decide to use your Makita grinder with
approved accessories which you purchase from
your Makita distributor or factory service center,
be sure to obtain and use all necessary fasten-
ers and guards as recommended in this manual.
Your failure to do so could result in personal
injury to you and others.
If you need any assistance for more details regard-
ing these accessories, ask your local Makita Service
Center.
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