Operation - Makita GA7080 Instruction Manual

Installing or removing abrasive cut-
off / diamond wheel
Optional accessory
WARNING:
When using an abrasive cut-off
/ diamond wheel, be sure to use only the special
wheel guard designed for use with cut-off wheels.
(In some European countries, when using a diamond
wheel, the ordinary guard can be used. Follow the
regulations in your country.)
WARNING:
NEVER use cut-off wheel for side
grinding.
Mount the inner flange onto the spindle.
Fit the wheel / disc on the inner flange and screw the
lock nut onto the spindle.
► Fig.20: 1. Lock nut 2. Abrasive cut-off wheel / dia-
mond wheel 3. Inner flange 4. Wheel guard
for abrasive cut-off wheel / diamond wheel
For Australia and New Zealand
► Fig.21: 1. Lock nut 2. Outer flange 78 3. Abrasive
cut-off wheel / diamond wheel 4. Inner
flange 78 5. Wheel guard for abrasive cut-
off wheel / diamond wheel
Installing wire cup brush
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
Do not use brush that is damaged,
or which is out of balance. Use of damaged brush
could increase potential for injury from contact with
broken brush wires.
► Fig.22: 1. Wire cup brush
Remove any accessories on spindle. Thread wire cup
brush onto spindle and tighten with the wrench.
Installing wire wheel brush
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
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.
CAUTION:
ALWAYS use guard with wire
wheel brushes, assuring diameter of wheel fits
inside guard. Wheel can shatter during use and
guard helps to reduce chances of personal injury.
► Fig.23: 1. Wire wheel brush
Remove any accessories on spindle. Thread wire wheel
brush onto spindle and tighten with the wrench.
Installing dust collecting wheel guard
Dust collecting wheel guard for grinding (for model
GA7080 / GA7081 / GA9080 / GA9081)
► Fig.24: 1. Lock nut 2. Cup-type diamond wheel
3. Hubbed cup-type diamond wheel 4. Inner
flange 5. Dust collecting wheel guard
6. Bearing box
WARNING:
grinding is only for use in grinding flat concrete
with a cup-type diamond wheel. Do not use it with
grinding stones or for any purpose other than
mentioned.
Dust collecting wheel guard for cut-off (for model
GA9080 / GA9081 / GA9082)
► Fig.25
NOTE: For information how to install the dust collect-
ing cover, refer to the manual of the dust collecting
cover.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
Optional accessory
WARNING:
generated by operation. Metal particles generated
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.26: 1. Dust collecting wheel guard for cut-off
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:
wheel may result in wheel explosion and serious
personal injury.
14 ENGLISH
Dust collecting wheel guard for
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
Continued use of a worn-out