CAUTION:
• After operation, always switch off the tool and wait until
the wheel has come to a complete stop before putting
the tool down.
Grinding and sanding operation (Fig. 10)
ALWAYS hold the tool firmly with one hand on housing
and the other on the side handle. Turn the tool on and
then apply the wheel or disc to the workpiece.
Operation with abrasive cut-off / diamond wheel (optional accessory) (Fig. 11)
The direction for mounting the lock nut and the inner flange varies by wheel thickness.
Refer to the table below.
115 mm (4 - 1/2") / 125 mm (5") / 150 mm (6")
Abrasive cut-off wheel
Thickness: Less than 4 mm (5/32") Thickness: 4 mm (5/32") or more
22.23 mm (7/8")
1. Lock nut
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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.
• NEVER use cut-off wheel for side grinding.
• Do not "jam" the wheel or apply excessive pressure. Do
not attempt to make an excessive depth of cut. Over-
stressing the wheel increases the loading and suscepti-
bility to twisting or binding of the wheel in the cut and
the possibility of kickback, wheel breakage and over-
heating of the motor may occur.
• Do not start the cutting operation in the workpiece. Let
the wheel reach full speed and carefully enter into the
cut moving the tool forward over the workpiece surface.
The wheel may bind, walk up or kickback if the power
tool is started in the workpiece.
• During cutting operations, never change the angle of
the wheel. Placing side pressure on the cut-off wheel
(as in grinding) will cause the wheel to crack and break,
causing serious personal injury.
• A diamond wheel shall be operated perpendicular to
the material being cut.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
The tool and its air vents have to be kept clean. Regularly
clean the tool's air vents or whenever the vents start to
become obstructed. (Fig. 12)
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2
22.23 mm (7/8")
3
2. Abrasive cut-off wheel
In general, keep the edge of the wheel or disc at an angle
of about 15 degrees to the workpiece surface.
During the break-in period with a new wheel, do not work
the grinder in the B direction or it will cut into the work-
piece. Once the edge of the wheel has been rounded off
by use, the wheel may be worked in both A and B direc-
tion.
Diamond wheel
Thickness: Less than 4 mm (5/32") Thickness: 4 mm (5/32") or more
4
22.23 mm (7/8")
3. Inner flange
4. Diamond wheel
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other
maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Mak-
ita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita
replacement parts.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
• These accessories or attachments are recommended
for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual.
The use of any other accessories or attachments might
present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory
or attachment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
• Wheel guard (Wheel cover) For depressed center
wheel / Multi disc
• Wheel guard (Wheel cover) For abrasive cut-off wheel /
diamond wheel
• Depressed center wheels
• Abrasive cut-off wheels
• Multi discs
• Diamond wheels
• Wire cup brushes
• Wire bevel brush 85
• Abrasive discs
• Inner flange
• Lock nut For depressed center wheel / abrasive cut-off
wheel / multi disc / diamond wheel
• Lock nut For abrasive disc
• Lock nut wrench
• Side grip
• Rubber pad
• Dust cover attachment
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22.23 mm (7/8")
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