Operation - Makita GA5080 Instruction Manual

Place the dust cover attachment so that the side of the dust cover
attachment with the marking (A, B or C) faces towards the tool
head. Snap the hooks of the dust cover attachment in the vent.
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2
► 1 . Hook 2. Vent
Dust cover attachment can be removed by hand.
NOTICE:
Clean out the dust cover attachment
when it is clogged with dust or foreign matters.
Continuing operation with a clogged dust cover
attachment will damage the tool.

OPERATION

WARNING:
It should never be necessary to
force the tool. The weight of the tool applies ade-
quate pressure. Forcing and excessive pressure
could cause dangerous wheel breakage.
WARNING:
ALWAYS replace wheel if tool is
dropped while grinding.
WARNING:
NEVER hit the workpiece with the wheel.
WARNING:
Avoid bouncing and snagging the
wheel, especially when working corners, sharp
edges etc. This can cause loss of control and kickback.
WARNING:
NEVER use tool with wood cutting
blades and other saw blades. Such blades when
used on a grinder frequently kick and cause loss of
control leading to personal injury.
WARNING:
Never actuate the release lever of
the X-LOCK holder during operation. An X-LOCK wheel
comes off from the tool and may cause serious injury.
WARNING:
Make sure that an X-LOCK wheel
is fixed firmly.
CAUTION:
Never switch on the tool when it
is in contact with the workpiece, it may cause an
injury to operator.
CAUTION:
Always wear safety goggles or a
face shield during operation.
CAUTION:
After operation, always switch off
the tool and wait until the wheel has come to a
complete stop before putting the tool down.
CAUTION:
ALWAYS hold the tool firmly with
one hand on housing and the other on the side
grip (handle).
Grinding and sanding operation
Turn the tool on and then apply the wheel to the
workpiece.
In general, keep the edge of the wheel at an angle of
about 15° to the workpiece surface.
During the break-in period with a new wheel, do not
work the grinder in forward direction or it may cut into
the workpiece. Once the edge of the wheel has been
rounded off by use, the wheel may be worked in both
forward and backward direction.
Operation with abrasive cut-off /
diamond wheel
Optional accessory
WARNING:
excessive pressure. Do not attempt to make an
excessive depth of cut. Overstressing the wheel
increases the loading and susceptibility to twisting
or binding of the wheel in the cut and the possibility
of kickback, wheel breakage and overheating of the
motor may occur.
WARNING:
in the workpiece. Let the wheel reach full speed
and carefully enter into the cut moving the tool
forward over the workpiece surface. The wheel
may bind, walk up or kickback if the power tool is
started in the workpiece.
WARNING:
change the angle of the wheel. Placing side pres-
sure on the cut-off wheel (as in grinding) will cause
the wheel to crack and break, causing serious per-
sonal injury.
WARNING:
ated perpendicular to the material being cut.
WARNING:
grinding.
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15°
Do not "jam" the wheel or apply
Do not start the cutting operation
During cutting operations, never
A diamond wheel shall be oper-
NEVER use cut-off wheel for side