Operation - Makita M2402 Instruction Manual

Stopper plate
Country specific
The stopper plate prevents the cut-off wheel from
contacting the workbench or floor. When a new cut-off
wheel is installed, set the stopper plate to position (A).
When the cut-off wheel wears down to the extent that
the lower portion of the workpiece is left uncut, set the
stopper plate to position (B) to allow increased cutting
capacity with a worn down wheel.
► Fig.9: 1. Stopper plate
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Opening the safety guard
Opening front cover type safety
guard
Raise the safety guard by hand.
► Fig.10: 1. Safety guard
Opening center cap type safety guard
Loosen the clamping screw first then raise the guard.
► Fig.11: 1. Clamping screw
Removing or installing cut-off wheel
CAUTION:
Be sure to tighten the hex socket
bolt securely. Insufficient tightening may result in
severe injury. When tightening the hex socket bolt,
use the hex wrench provided with the tool to assure
proper tightening.
CAUTION:
Always use only the proper inner
and outer flanges which are provided with the
tool.
CAUTION:
Always lower the safety guard
after replacing the wheel.
CAUTION:
Wear gloves when handling
wheels.
Raise the safety guard. Turn the hex socket bolt coun-
terclockwise using a hex wrench while holding down the
shaft lock. Then remove the hex socket bolt, washer,
outer flange and wheel.
► Fig.12: 1. Shaft lock 2. Hex socket bolt
► Fig.13: 1. Inner flange 2. Ring 3. O-ring 4. Bonded
reinforced cut-off wheel (abrasive cut-off
wheel) 5. Outer flange 6. Washer 7. Hex
socket bolt
To install the wheel, follow the removal procedures in
reverse. Make sure to fit the hole of cut-off wheel to the
ring and return the safety guard.
Hex wrench storage
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
M2402
► Fig.14: 1. Hex wrench
M2403
► Fig.15: 1. Hex wrench

OPERATION

CAUTION:
Proper handle pressure during
cutting and maximum cutting efficiency can
be determined by the amount of sparks that is
produced while cutting. Do not force the cut
by applying excessive pressure on the handle.
Reduced cutting efficiency, premature wheel wear, as
well as, possible damage to the tool, cut-off wheel or
workpiece may result.
Hold the handle firmly. Switch on the tool and wait until
the cut-off wheel attains full speed before lowering
gently into the cut. When the cut-off wheel contacts
the workpiece, gradually bear down on the handle to
perform the cut. When the cut is completed, switch off
the tool and wait until the cut-off wheel has come to
a complete stop before returning the handle to the fully
elevated position.
Cutting capacity
Maximum cutting capacity varies depending on the
cutting angle and workpiece shape.
Max. cutting capacity with a brand-new cut-off
wheel
Cutting angle /
Workpiece shape
10 ENGLISH
90°
127 mm 127 mm
(5")
102 x 194 mm 115 x 103 mm
(4" x 7-5/8") (4-1/2" x 4-1/16")
70 x 233 mm
(2-3/4" x 9-1/8")
119 x 119 mm 106 x 106 mm
(4-11/16" x (4-3/16" x 4-3/16")
4-11/16")
137 x 137 x 10 mm 100 x 100 x 10 mm
(5-3/8" x 5-3/8" (4" x 4" x 3/8")
x 3/8")
45°
(5")