Makita GA048G Instruction Manual page 15

Shaft lock
WARNING:
Never actuate the shaft lock when
the spindle is moving. It may cause serious injury or
the tool damage.
Press the shaft lock to prevent spindle rotation when
installing or removing accessories.
► Fig.3: 1. Shaft lock
Switch action
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch lever actuates properly and returns to the
"OFF" position when released.
CAUTION:
For your safety, this tool is
equipped with lock-off lever which prevents the
tool from unintended starting. NEVER use the tool
if it runs when you simply pull the switch lever
without pulling the lock-off lever. Return the tool
to our authorized service center for proper repairs
BEFORE further usage.
CAUTION:
Do not pull the switch lever hard
without pulling the lock-off lever. This can cause
switch breakage.
CAUTION:
NEVER tape down or defeat pur-
pose and function of lock-off lever.
To prevent the switch lever from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided.
To start the tool, pull the lock-off lever toward the opera-
tor and then pull the switch lever.
To stop the tool, release the switch lever.
► Fig.4: 1. Lock-off lever 2. Switch lever
Accidental re-start preventive
function
When installing the battery cartridge while the switch is
ON, the tool does not start.
To start the tool, turn off the switch, and turn it on again.
Active Feedback sensing Technology
The tool electronically detects situations where the
wheel or accessory may be at risk to be bound. In the
situation, the tool is automatically shut off to prevent
further rotation of the spindle (it does not prevent
kickback).
To restart the tool, switch off the tool first, remove the
cause of sudden drop in the rotation speed, and then
turn the tool on.
Soft start feature
Soft start feature reduces starting reaction.
Electric brake
Electric brake is activated after the tool is switched off.
The brake does not work when the power supply is shut
down, such as the battery is removed accidentally, with
the switch still on.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Installing side grip (handle)
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the side grip is
installed securely before operation.
Screw the side grip securely on the position of the tool
as shown in the figure.
► Fig.5
Installing or removing wheel guard
WARNING:
flap disc, flex wheel or wire wheel brush, the wheel
guard must be fitted on the tool so that the closed side
of the guard always points toward the operator.
WARNING:
securely locked by the lock lever with one of the
holes on the wheel guard.
WARNING:
/ diamond wheel, be sure to use only the special
wheel guard designed for use with cut-off wheels.
For depressed center wheel, flap disc,
flex wheel, wire wheel brush / abrasive
cut-off wheel, diamond wheel
1. While pushing the lock lever, mount the wheel
guard with the protrusions on the wheel guard aligned
with the notches on the bearing box.
► Fig.6: 1. Lock lever 2. Notch 3. Protrusion
2. While pushing the lock lever toward A, hold down
the portions B of the wheel guard as shown in the figure.
► Fig.7: 1. Wheel guard 2. Hole
NOTE: Push down the wheel guard straight.
Otherwise, you cannot secure the wheel guard.
3.
While pushing the lock lever toward A, rotate the wheel
guard toward C, and then, change the angle of the wheel
guard according to the work so that the operator can be pro-
tected. Align the lock lever with one of the holes in the wheel
guard, and then release the lock lever to lock the wheel guard.
► Fig.8: 1. Wheel guard 2. Hole
To remove wheel guard, follow the installation proce-
dure in reverse.
Clip-on cutting wheel guard attachment
Optional accessory
NOTE: For cutting-off operations, a clip-on cutting
wheel guard attachment can be used with the wheel
guard (for grinding wheel).
Not available in some countries.
► Fig.9
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Always be sure that the tool is
When using a depressed center wheel,
Make sure that the wheel guard is
When using an abrasive cut-off