Functional Description - Makita GA7050R Instruction Manual

Additional Safety Warnings:
17. When using depressed centre grinding wheels,
be sure to use only fiberglass-reinforced wheels.
18. NEVER USE Stone Cup type wheels with this
grinder. This grinder is not designed for these
types of wheels and the use of such a product may
result in serious personal injury.
19. Be careful not to damage the spindle, the
flange (especially the installing surface) or the
lock nut. Damage to these parts could result in
wheel breakage.
20. Make sure the wheel is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.
21. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece,
let it run for a while. Watch for vibration or
wobbling that could indicate poor installation
or a poorly balanced wheel.
22. Use the specified surface of the wheel to
perform the grinding.
23. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
24. Do not touch the workpiece immediately after
operation; it may be extremely hot and could
burn your skin.
25. Observe the instructions of the manufacturer
for correct mounting and use of wheels.
Handle and store wheels with care.
26. Do not use separate reducing bushings or
adaptors to adapt large hole abrasive wheels.
27. Use only flanges specified for this tool.
28. For tools intended to be fitted with threaded
hole wheel, ensure that the thread in the wheel
is long enough to accept the spindle length.
29. Check that the workpiece is properly supported.
30. Pay attention that the wheel continues to
rotate after the tool is switched off.
31. If working place is extremely hot and humid,
or badly polluted by conductive dust, use a
short-circuit breaker (30 mA) to assure
operator safety.
32. Do not use the tool on any materials
containing asbestos.
33. When use cut-off wheel, always work with the
dust collecting wheel guard required by
domestic regulation.
34. Cutting discs must not be subjected to any
lateral pressure.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained
from repeated use) replace strict adherence to safety
rules for the subject product. MISUSE or failure to
follow the safety rules stated in this instruction
manual may cause serious personal injury.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
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unplugged before adjusting or checking function on
the tool.
Shaft lock
CAUTION:
Never actuate the shaft lock when the spindle is
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moving. The tool may be damaged.
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Press the shaft lock to prevent spindle rotation when
installing or removing accessories.
Switch action
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
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that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns
to the "OFF" position when released.
Switch can be locked in "ON" position for ease of
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operator comfort during extended use. Apply
caution when locking tool in "ON" position and
maintain firm grasp on tool.
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For tool with the lock-on switch
To start the tool, simply pull the switch trigger (in the B
direction). Release the switch trigger to stop. For
continuous operation, pull the switch trigger (in the B
direction) and then push in the lock lever (in the A
direction). To stop the tool from the locked position, pull
the switch trigger fully (in the B direction), then release it.
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1. Shaft lock
1. Switch trigger
2. Lock lever
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B
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