Maintenance; Operation - Makita DGD800 Instruction Manual

ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Installing or removing wheel point
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Loosen the collet nut and insert the wheel point into the
collet nut. Use one wrench to hold the spindle and the
other one to tighten the collet nut securely.
The wheel point should not be mounted more than 10
mm (3/8") from the collet nut. Exceeding this distance
could cause vibration or a broken shaft.
To remove the wheel point, follow the installation
procedure in reverse.
10 mm (3/8") Max.
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CAUTION:
A 1/4" collet cone is provided as standard
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equipment. Use an optional collet cone 1/8" to
install a 1/8" shank wheel point.

OPERATION

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Turn the tool on without the wheel point making any
contact with the workpiece and wait until the wheel point
1. Wrench 13
2. Wheel point
3. Collet nut
4. Wrench 13
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reaches maximum speed. Then apply the wheel point to
the workpiece gently. To obtain a good finish, move the
tool in the leftward direction slowly.
CAUTION:
Apply light pressure on the tool. Excessive
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pressure on the tool will only cause a poor finish
and overloading of the motor.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the
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battery cartridge is removed before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like.
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Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
Replacing carbon brushes
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Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly.
Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep
the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the holders.
Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same
time. Use only identical carbon brushes.
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Insert the top end of slotted bit screwdriver into the notch in
the tool and remove the holder cap cover by lifting it up.
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1. Limit mark
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1. Holder cap cover
2. Screwdriver
1. Brush holder
cap
2. Screwdriver