Installing The Side Handle; Operation - Makita GD0800C Instruction Manual

GD0800C
Number min (RPM)
-1
1-2 7,000 - 10,000
2-3 10,000 - 17,000
3-4 17,000 - 24,000
4-5 24,000 - 28,000
CAUTION:
• If the tool is operated continuously at low
speeds for a long time, the motor will get over-
loaded, resulting in tool malfunction.
• The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far
as 5 and back to 1. Do not force it past 5 or 1, or the
speed adjusting function may no longer work.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the
tool.

Installing the side handle

Always use the side handle to ensure operating safety.
1
► 1. Side handle
Install the side handle on the tool barrel, then tighten
the handle by turning clockwise at the desired position.
Installing or removing wheel point
1
► 1. Wrench 19 2. Wrench 13 3. Collet nut
Loosen the collet nut and insert the wheel point into the
GD0810C
collet nut. Use the smaller wrench to hold the spindle
min (RPM)
-1
and the larger one to tighten the collet nut securely.
1,800 - 2,400
The wheel point should not be mounted more than 10
2,400 - 4,100
mm from the collet nut. Exceeding this distance could
4,100 - 5,800
cause vibration or a broken shaft.
5,800 - 7,000
To remove the wheel point, follow the installation proce-
dure in reverse.
•

OPERATION

Turn the tool on without the wheel point making any
contact with the workpiece and wait until the wheel point
attains full speed. Then apply the wheel point to the
workpiece gently. To obtain a good finish, move the tool
in the leftward direction slowly.
•
2
3
6 ENGLISH
10 mm (3/8") MAX.
CAUTION:
Use the correct size collet cone for the wheel
point which you intend to use.
CAUTION:
Apply light pressure on the tool. Excessive
pressure on the tool will only cause a poor finish
and overloading of the motor.