Operation; Maintenance - Makita GS5000 Instruction Manual

ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.
► Fig.2: 1. Hex wrench 2. Hex bolt 3. Hex lock nut
4. Tighten 5. Loosen
CAUTION:
• When the wheel cover is positioned for more
safety, tighten the two hex bolts by the strength
more than 10 N•m to secure the wheel cover
properly.
Installing or removing grinding
wheel
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
• Before installing grinding wheel, always check
that a blotter part does not have any abnormali-
ties such as chips or cracks.
• Overtightening the wheel can cause breakage.
Failure to tighten sufficiently will cause flutter.
Tighten the outer flange properly.
• Always use the grinding wheel with the blotter
that has larger diameter than the lock nut or the
outer flange and the inner flange.
For tool with support cover only
(country specific)
► Fig.3: 1. Wing bolt 2. Support cover
Before installing or removing the grinding wheel, open
the support cover. Loosen the wing bolts on both sides
of the support cover and then open it.
After securing the wheel grinding, close the support
cover and then secure the wing bolts properly.
For all tools
Type A
► Fig.4: 1. Lock nut 2. Grinding wheel 3. Spindle
Securing method for type A
► Fig.5: 1. Screwdriver 2. Inner flange 3. Lock nut
wrench 4. Lock nut
Insert screwdriver into the hole in the inner flange.
Grip the lock nut with the lock nut wrench, turning in
the direction of wheel rotation to loosen the lock nut.
Remove the lock nut. Then install the wheel and tighten
the lock nut in the direction of arrow as shown in the
figure.
Type B
► Fig.6: 1. Hex nut 2. Outer flange (convex type)
3. Grinding wheel 4. Spindle
Type C
► Fig.7: 1. Hex nut 2. Outer flange (flat type)
3. Grinding wheel 4. Spindle
Securing method for type B and C
► Fig.8: 1. Screwdriver 2. Hex wrench 3. Inner flange
4. Hex nut
Insert screwdriver into the hole in the inner flange. Grip
the hex nut with the wrench, turning in the direction
of wheel rotation to loosen the hex nut. Remove the
hex nut and outer flange. Then install the wheel, outer
flange and hex nut.
Tighten the hex nut in the direction of arrow as shown
in the figure.

OPERATION

CAUTION:
• Apply light pressure on the tool. Excessive
pressure on the tool will only cause a poor finish
and overloading of the motor.
• The grinding wheel continues to rotate after the
tool is switched off.
• Hold the tool firmly with one hand on the switch
handle and the other hand on the front grip
when performing the tool.
► Fig.9
Hanger (optional accessory)
► Fig.10
Continuous operation of the grinder is made easy by
using the handy hanger as shown in the figure. Simply
loop the cord over the head or shoulder, after threading
it through the eyelet on the top of the tool housing.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspec-
tion or maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks
may result.
► Fig.11: 1. Exhaust vent 2. Inhalation vent
The tool and its air vents have to be kept clean.
Regularly clean the tool's air vents or whenever the
vents start to become obstructed.
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