Makita XT612M Instruction Manual page 126

For tool with locking screw type wheel guard
1
2
015303
Mount the wheel guard with the protrusions on the
wheel guard band aligned with the notches on the
bearing box. Then rotate the wheel guard around 180 ﾟ
counterclockwise. Be sure to tighten the screw securely.
To remove wheel
procedure in reverse.
Installing or removing depressed center
wheel or multi disc (optional accessory)
WARNING:
When using a depressed center wheel or multi
•
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
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moving.
015088
Mount the inner flange onto the spindle. Fit the
wheel/disc on the inner flange and screw the lock nut
onto the spindle.
1
2
015089
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.
1. Wheel guard
2. Bearing box
3. Screw
3
guard, follow the
1. Lock nut
1
2. Depressed
2
center wheel
3. Inner flange
3
1. Lock nut wrench
2. Shaft lock
Installing or removing abrasive disc
(optional accessory)
1
2
3
015092
Mount the rubber pad onto the spindle. Fit the disc on
the rubber pad and screw the lock nut onto the spindle.
To tighten the lock nut, press the shaft lock firmly so that
installation
the spindle cannot revolve, then use the lock nut wrench
and securely tighten clockwise.
To remove the disc, follow the installation procedure in
reverse.
NOTE:
Use sander accessories specified in this manual.
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These must be purchased separately.
OPERATION
WARNING:
It should never be necessary to force the tool. The
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weight of the tool applies adequate pressure.
Forcing and excessive pressure could cause
dangerous wheel breakage.
ALWAYS replace wheel if tool is dropped while
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grinding.
NEVER bang or hit grinding disc or wheel onto
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work.
Avoid
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especially when working corners, sharp edges etc.
This can cause loss of control and kickback.
NEVER use tool with wood cutting blades and
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other sawblades. 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.
Always wear safety goggles or a face shield during
•
operation.
After operation, always switch off the tool and wait
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until the wheel has come to a complete stop
before putting the tool down.
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bouncing and snagging
1. Sanding lock nut
2. Abrasive disc
3. Rubber pad
the wheel,