Functional Description - Makita GD0800C Instruction Manual

FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
1. Slide switch
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1. Speed adjusting dial
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before
adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Switch action
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CAUTION:
• Before plugging in 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.
To start the tool, slide the slide switch toward the "I (ON)" position. For continu-
ous operation, press the front of the slide switch to lock it.
To stop the tool, press the rear of the slide switch, then slide it toward the "O
(OFF)" position.
Speed adjusting dial
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The tool speed can be changed by turning the speed adjusting dial to a given
number setting from 1 to 5.
Higher speed is obtained when the dial is turned in the direction of number 5.
And lower speed is obtained when it is turned in the direction of number 1.
Refer to the table for the relationship between the number settings on the dial
and the approximate tool speed.
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CAUTION:
• If the tool is operated continuously at low speeds for a long time, the
motor will get overloaded, resulting in tool malfunction.
• The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far as 5 and back to 1. Do
not force it past 5 or 1, or the speed adjusting function may no longer
work.
Number
1-2 7,000 - 10,000
2-3 10,00 - 17,000
3-4 17,000 - 24,000
4-5 24,000 - 28,000
GD0800C
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min (RPM)
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GD0810C
-1
min (RPM)
1,800 - 2,400
2,400 -4,100
4,100 - 5,800
5,800 - 7,000
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