Operation; Maintenance - Makita BGD800 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
Fig.4
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 8 mm
from the collet nut. Exceeding this distance could cause
vibration or a broken shaft.
Fig.5
To remove the wheel point, follow the installation
procedure in reverse.
CAUTION:
Use the correct size collet cone for the wheel point
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which you intend to use.

OPERATION

Fig.6
Turn the tool on without the wheel point making any
contact with the workpiece and wait until the wheel point
attains full 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
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like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may
result.
Replacing carbon brushes
Fig.7
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.
Fig.8
Insert the top end of slotted bit screwdriver into the notch
in the tool and remove the holder cap cover by lifting it
up.
Fig.9
Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps. Take
out the worn carbon brushes, insert the new ones and
secure the brush holder caps.
Reinstall the holder cap cover on the tool.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be
performed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
These accessories
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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.
attachment for its stated purpose.
If you need any assistance for more details regarding
these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center.
Side handle (accessory)
Fig.10
Fig.11
Fig.12
Fig.13
When using the side handle, remove the rubber
protector, insert the side handle on the tool barrel as far
as it will go and rotate it to the desired angle. Then
tighten the handle firmly by turning clockwise.
CAUTION:
When using the tool without handle, always install
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the rubber protector on the tool.
When installing the rubber protector, always push it
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onto the tool so that the top round recessed shape
of the rubber is positioned near the switch
position. .
Wheel points
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Collet cone (3 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm, 1/4", 1/8")
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Collet nut
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Wrench 13
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Side handle set
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Various type of Makita genuine batteries and
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chargers
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or attachments
Only use accessory or
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