Makita DGA402 Instruction Manual page 14

Switch action
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery cartridge
into the tool, always check to see that the slide switch
actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position
when the rear of the slide switch is depressed.
CAUTION:
Switch can be locked in "ON" posi-
tion for ease of operator comfort during extended
use. Apply caution when locking tool in "ON"
position and maintain firm grasp on tool.
To start the tool, press down the rear end of the slide switch and
then slide it toward the "I (ON)" position. For continuous opera-
tion, press down the front end of the slide switch to lock it.
► Fig.5: 1. Slide switch
To stop the tool, press down the rear end of the slide
switch so that it returns to the "O (OFF)" position.
► Fig.6: 1. Slide switch
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
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.7
Installing or removing wheel guard
(For depressed center wheel, flap disc,
flex wheel, wire wheel brush / abrasive
cut-off wheel, diamond wheel)
WARNING:
When using a depressed center
wheel, 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:
When using an abrasive cut-off
/ diamond wheel, be sure to use only the special
wheel guard designed for use with cut-off wheels.
For tool with locking screw type
wheel guard
Mount the wheel guard with the protrusions on the
wheel guard band aligned with the notches on the bear-
ing box. Then rotate the wheel guard to such an angle
that it can protect the operator according to work. Be
sure to tighten the screw securely.
To remove wheel guard, follow the installation proce-
dure in reverse.
► Fig.8: 1. Wheel guard 2. Bearing box 3. Screw
For tool with clamp lever type wheel
guard
Loosen the screw, and then pull the lever in the direc-
tion of the arrow. Mount the wheel guard with the protru-
sions on the wheel guard band aligned with the notches
on the bearing box. Then rotate the wheel guard to such
an angle that it can protect the operator according to
work.
► Fig.9: 1. Wheel guard 2. Bearing box 3. Screw
4. Lever
Pull the lever in direction of the arrow. Then tighten the
wheel guard with fastening the screw. Be sure to tighten
the screw securely. The setting angle of the wheel
guard can be adjusted with the lever.
► Fig.10: 1. Screw 2. Lever
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.11
Installing or removing depressed
center wheel or flap disc
Optional accessory
WARNING:
wheel or flap disc, the wheel guard must be fitted
on the tool so that the closed side of the guard
always points toward the operator.
WARNING:
of the inner flange fits into the inner diameter of
the depressed center wheel / flap disc perfectly.
Mounting the inner flange on the wrong side may
result in the dangerous vibration.
Mount the inner flange onto the spindle.
Make sure to fit the dented part of the inner flange onto
the straight part at the bottom of the spindle.
Fit the depressed center wheel / flap disc on the inner
flange and screw the lock nut onto the spindle.
► Fig.12: 1. Lock nut 2. Depressed center wheel
3. Inner flange 4. Mounting part
To tighten the lock nut, press the shaft lock firmly so
that the spindle cannot revolve, then use the lock nut
wrench and securely tighten clockwise.
► Fig.13: 1. Lock nut wrench 2. Shaft lock
To remove the wheel, follow the installation procedure
in reverse.
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When using a depressed center
Make sure that the mounting part