Operation - Makita GA4593 Instruction Manual

NOTE: For information how to install the dust col-
lecting wheel guard, refer to the manual of the dust
collecting wheel guard.
Installing dust collecting wheel
guard for cutting-off
Optional accessory
With optional accessories, you can use this tool for
cutting stone materials.
Fig.25
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:
Never vacuum metal particles
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.
2
Fig.26
► 1. Dust collecting wheel guard 2. Hose of the vac-
uum cleaner
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Installing or removing dust cover
attachment
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before installing or
removing the dust cover attachment. Failure to do
so causes damage to the tool or a personal injury.
Install the dust cover attachment to each specified
position.
For details, refer to the instruction manual of the dust
cover attachment.
NOTICE:
Clean out the dust cover attachment
when it is clogged with dust or foreign matters.
Continuing operation with a clogged dust cover
attachment will damage the tool.

OPERATION

WARNING:
It should never be necessary to
force the tool. The weight of the tool applies ade-
quate pressure. Forcing and excessive pressure
could cause dangerous wheel breakage.
WARNING:
ALWAYS replace wheel if tool is
dropped while grinding.
WARNING:
NEVER hit the workpiece with the
wheel.
WARNING:
Avoid bouncing and snagging
the wheel, especially when working corners,
sharp edges etc. This can cause loss of control and
kickback.
WARNING:
NEVER use tool with wood cutting
blades and other saw blades. Such blades when
used on a grinder frequently kick and cause loss of
control leading to personal injury.
WARNING:
Continued use of a worn-out
wheel may result in wheel explosion and serious
personal injury.
CAUTION:
Never switch on the tool when it
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.
CAUTION:
ALWAYS hold the tool firmly with
one hand on housing and the other on the side
grip (handle).
NOTE: A dual purpose wheel can be used for both
grinding and cutting-off operations.
Refer to the "Operation with wheel/disc" for grinding
operation, and refer to the "Operation with abrasive
cut-off / diamond wheel" for cutting-off operation.