Functional Description - Makita GA7080 Instruction Manual

9. Do not touch accessories immediately after
operation; it may be extremely hot and could
burn your skin.
10. Observe the instructions of the manufacturer
for correct mounting and use of wheels.
Handle and store wheels with care.
11. Do not use separate reducing bushings or
adaptors to adapt large hole abrasive wheels.
12. Use only flanges specified for this tool.
13. For tools intended to be fitted with threaded
hole wheel, ensure that the thread in the wheel
is long enough to accept the spindle length.
14. Check that the workpiece is properly
supported.
15. Pay attention that the wheel continues to
rotate after the tool is switched off.
16. If working place is extremely hot and humid,
or badly polluted by conductive dust, use a
short-circuit breaker (30 mA) to assure opera-
tor safety.
17. Do not use the tool on any materials contain-
ing asbestos.
18. When use cut-off wheel, always work with
the dust collecting wheel guard if required by
domestic regulation.
19. Cutting discs must not be subjected to any
lateral pressure.
20. Do not use cloth work gloves during operation.
Fibers from cloth gloves may enter the tool, which
causes tool breakage.
21. Before operation, make sure that there is no
buried object such as electric pipe, water pipe
or gas pipe in the workpiece. Otherwise, it may
cause an electric shock, electrical leakage or gas
leak.
22. If a blotter is attached to the wheel, do not
remove it. The diameter of the blotter must be
larger than the lock nut, outer flange, and inner
flange.
23. Before installing a grinding wheel, always
check that the blotter part does not have any
abnormalities such as chips or cracks.
24. Tighten the lock nut properly. Overtightening
the wheel can cause breakage and insufficient
tightening can cause fluttering.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity
with product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety
rules stated in this instruction manual may cause
serious personal injury.
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before adjusting or
checking function on the tool.
Indication lamp
Only for model GA7080 / GA7081 / GA9080 / GA9081
► Fig.1: 1. Indication lamp
The indication lamp lights up green when the tool is
plugged.
If the indication lamp does not light up, the mains cord
or the controller may be defective.
The indication lamp is lit but the tool does not start even
if the tool is switched on, the carbon brushes may be
worn out, or the controller, the motor or the ON/OFF
switch may be defective.
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.2: 1. Shaft lock
Switch handle mounting positions
Only for model GA7080 / GA9080
CAUTION:
Always make sure that the switch
handle is locked in the desired position before
operation.
The switch handle can be rotated to either 90° left or
right to fit your work needs. First, unplug the tool. Press
the lock button and rotate the switch handle to left
or right fully. The switch handle will be locked in that
position.
► Fig.3: 1. Motor housing 2. Lock button 3. Handle
Switch action
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always
check to see that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the "OFF" position when
released.
CAUTION:
Make sure to switch off the tool in
case of a blackout or accidental shut down such
as unplugging of the power cord. Otherwise the
tool will start unexpectedly when the power supply
is recovered and cause an accident or personal injury.
There are three patterns of the switch action depending
on country.
► Fig.4: 1. Switch trigger 2. Lock lever
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