Operation - Makita GA7064 Instruction Manual

Installing or removing abrasive disc
Optional accessory
► 1. Sanding lock nut 2. Abrasive disc 3. Rubber pad
1.
Mount the rubber pad onto the spindle.
2. Fit the disc on the rubber pad and screw the sand-
ing lock nut onto the spindle.
3. Hold the spindle with the shaft lock, and securely tighten
the sanding lock nut clockwise with the lock nut wrench.
To remove the disc, follow the installation procedure in
reverse.
NOTE: Use sander accessories specified in this man-
ual. These must be purchased separately.
Installing or removing loop handle
Optional accessory
Always be sure the bolts on the
CAUTION:
loop handle is securely tightened before use.
CAUTION:
Hold the gripping area of the loop
handle specified in the figure. Also, keep the hand
away from the metal part of the grinder during
operation. Touching the metal part may result in
electric shock, if the cutting attachment cuts live wire
unexpectedly.
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► 1. Loop handle 2. Bolt 3. Gripping area
The loop handle may be more confortable than the original
side grip for some applications. To install the loop handle, put
it onto the tool as illustrated and tighten two bolts to fix it.
To remove the loop handle, follow the installation proce-
dure in reverse.
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OPERATION

It should never be necessary to
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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.
NEVER bang or hit grinding disc
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or wheel onto work.
Avoid bouncing and snagging
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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.
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.
After operation, always switch off
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the tool and wait until the wheel has come to a
complete stop before putting the tool down.
ALWAYS hold the tool firmly with
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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 or disc to the
workpiece.
In general, keep the edge of the wheel or disc 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.
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