Makita GA7060 Instruction Manual page 5

cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush for
loose or cracked wires. If power tool or acces-
sory is dropped, inspect for damage or install
an undamaged accessory. After inspecting and
installing an accessory, position yourself and
bystanders away from the plane of the rotating
accessory and run the power tool at maximum
no-load speed for one minute. Damaged acces-
time.
8. Wear personal protective equipment.
Depending on application, use face shield,
safety goggles or safety glasses. As appro-
priate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors,
gloves and workshop apron capable of stop-
ping small abrasive or workpiece fragments.
The dust mask or respirator must be capable of
cause hearing loss.
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from
work area. Anyone entering the work area
must wear personal protective equipment.
area of operation.
10. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory may contact hid-
den wiring or its own cord.
parts of the power tool "live" and could give the
operator an electric shock.
11. Position the cord clear of the spinning acces-
sory.
12. Never lay the power tool down until the acces-
sory has come to a complete stop. The spinning
13. Do not run the power tool while carrying it at
your side. Accidental contact with the spinning
14. Regularly clean the power tool's air vents. The
motor's fan will draw the dust inside the housing
and excessive accumulation of powdered metal
15.
materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.
16. Do not use accessories that require liquid
coolants.
Kickback and Related Warnings
trolled power tool to be forced in the direction opposite
For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or
entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface of
the material causing the wheel to climb out or kick out.
operator, depending on direction of the wheel's move-
break under these conditions.
incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be
1.
position your body and arm to allow you to
resist kickback forces. Always use auxiliary
handle, if provided, for maximum control over
kickback or torque reaction during start-up.
back forces, if proper precautions are taken.
2. Never place your hand near the rotating acces-
sory.
3. Do not position your body in the area where
power tool will move if kickback occurs.
to the wheel's movement at the point of snagging.
4. Use special care when working corners, sharp
edges etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the
accessory.
and cause loss of control or kickback.
5. Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade
or toothed saw blade. Such blades create fre-
Cutting-Off Operations:
1. Use only wheel types that are recommended
designed for the selected wheel. Wheels for
which the power tool was not designed cannot be
2. The grinding surface of centre depressed
wheels must be mounted below the plane of
the guard lip.
3. The guard must be securely attached to the
power tool and positioned for maximum safety,
so the least amount of wheel is exposed
towards the operator. The guard helps to protect
the operator from broken wheel fragments, acci-
dental contact with wheel and sparks that could
ignite clothing.
4. Wheels must be used only for recommended
applications. For example: do not grind with
the side of cut-off wheel. Abrasive cut-off wheels
are intended for peripheral grinding, side forces
shatter.
5.
of correct size and shape for your selected
wheel.
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6. Do not use worn down wheels from larger
power tools. Wheel intended for larger power tool
is not suitable for the higher speed of a smaller
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