Makita GA038GT201 Instruction Manual page 16

Overheat protection
When the tool/battery is overheated, the tool stops
automatically. Let the tool cool down before turning the
tool on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops
automatically. In this case, remove the battery from the
tool and charge the battery.
Shaft lock
Press the shaft lock to prevent spindle rotation when
installing or removing accessories.
► Fig.3: 1. Shaft lock
NOTICE:
Never actuate the shaft lock when the
spindle is moving. The tool may be damaged.
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:
Do not pull the switch lever hard
without pulling the lock-off lever. This can cause
switch breakage.
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 trigger
without pulling the lock-off lever. Return the tool
to our authorized service center for proper repairs
BEFORE further usage.
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, fold the lock-off lever 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 pulling the
switch lever, the tool does not start.
To start the tool, first release the switch lever. Then pull
the lock-off lever, and pull the switch lever.
Electronic torque control function
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
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.5
Installing or removing wheel guard
(For depressed center wheel, flap
disc, flex wheel, wire wheel brush /
abrasive cut-off wheel, diamond
wheel)
When using a depressed center
wheel / flap disc / flex wheel / wire
wheel brush
WARNING:
on the tool so that the closed side of the guard
always points toward the operator.
Loosen the nut, and then pull the lever in the direction
of the arrow.
► Fig.6: 1. Nut 2. Lever
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.
► Fig.7: 1. Wheel guard 2. Bearing box
► Fig.8: 1. Wheel guard
Securely tighten the nut using a spanner, and then
close the lever in direction of the arrow to fasten the
wheel guard. If the lever is too tight or too loose to
fasten the wheel guard, open the lever and then loosen
or tighten the nut using the spanner to adjust the tight-
ening of the wheel guard band.
► Fig.9: 1. Nut 2. Lever
To remove wheel guard, follow the installation proce-
dure in reverse.
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The wheel guard must be fitted