Makita DGA404 Instruction Manual page 13

Shaft lock
CAUTION:
• Never actuate the shaft lock when the spindle is
moving. The tool may be damaged.
► Fig.6: 1. Shaft lock
Press the shaft lock to prevent spindle rotation when
installing or removing accessories.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
the battery cartridge is removed before carrying
out any work on the tool.
Installing side grip (handle)
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the side grip is installed
securely before operation.
► Fig.7
Screw the side grip securely on the position of the tool
as shown in the figure.
Installing or removing wheel guard
(For depressed center wheel,
multi disc / abrasive cut-off wheel,
diamond wheel)
WARNING:
• When using a depressed center grinding wheel/
Multi-disc, flex wheel, wire wheel brush, cut-off
wheel or diamond wheel, the wheel guard must
be fitted on the tool so that the closed side of the
guard always points toward the operator.
• When using an abrasive cut-off / diamond
wheel, be sure to use only the special wheel
guard designed for use with cut-off wheels. (In
some European countries, when using a dia-
mond wheel, the ordinary guard can be used.
Follow the regulations in your country.)
For tool with clamp lever type wheel
guard
► Fig.8: 1. Wheel guard 2. Bearing box 3. Screw
4. Lever
Loosen the lever on the wheel guard after loosening the
screw. Mount the wheel guard with the protrusion on the
wheel guard band aligned with the notch on the bearing
box. Then rotate the wheel guard to such an angle that
it can protect the operator according to work.
► Fig.9: 1. Screw 2. Lever 3. Wheel guard
Tighten the lever to fasten the wheel guard. If the lever
is too tight or too loose to fasten the wheel guard,
loosen or tighten the screw to adjust the tightening of
the wheel guard band.
To remove wheel guard, follow the installation proce-
dure in reverse.
For tool with locking screw type
wheel guard
► Fig.10: 1. Wheel guard 2. Bearing box 3. Screw
Mount the wheel guard with the protrusions on the
wheel guard band aligned with the notches on the bear-
ing box. Then rotate the wheel guard around 180° coun-
terclockwise. Be sure to tighten the screw securely.
To remove wheel guard, follow the installation proce-
dure in reverse.
Installing or removing depressed
center wheel or flap disc (optional
accessory)
WARNING:
• When using a depressed center wheel or flap
disc, the wheel guard must be fitted on the tool
so that the closed side of the guard always
points toward the operator.
• Only actuate the shaft lock when the spindle is
not moving.
► Fig.11: 1. Lock nut 2. Depressed center wheel
3. Inner flange
Mount the inner flange onto the spindle. Fit the wheel/
disc on the inner flange and screw the lock nut onto the
spindle.
► Fig.12: 1. Lock nut wrench 2. Shaft lock
To tighten the lock nut, press the shaft lock firmly so
that the spindle cannot revolve, then use the lock nut
wrench and securely tighten clockwise.
To remove the wheel, follow the installation procedure
in reverse.
Installing or removing Ezynut
(optional accessory)
CAUTION:
• Do not use Ezynut with Super Flange or angle
grinder with "F" on the end of the model No.
Those flanges are so thick that the entire thread
cannot be retained by the spindle.
► Fig.13: 1. Ezynut 2. Abrasive wheel 3. Inner flange
4. Spindle
Mount inner flange, abrasive wheel and Ezynut onto the
spindle so that Makita Logo on Ezynut faces outside.
► Fig.14: 1. Shaft lock
Press shaft lock firmly and tighten Ezynut by turning the
abrasive wheel clockwise as far as it turns.
Turn the outside ring of Ezynut counterclockwise to
loosen.
► Fig.15: 1. Arrow 2. Notch
► Fig.16
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