Operation - Makita DGA518ZU Instruction Manual

Installing or removing abrasive disc
Optional accessory
NOTE: Use sander accessories specified in this man-
ual. These must be purchased separately.
For 100 mm (4") model
1
2
3
4
► 1. Sanding lock nut 2. Abrasive disc 3. Rubber pad
4. Inner flange
Mount the inner flange onto the spindle.
1.
2. Mount the rubber pad onto the spindle.
3. Fit the disc on the rubber pad and screw the sand-
ing lock nut onto the spindle.
Hold the spindle with the shaft lock, and securely
4.
tighten the sanding lock nut clockwise with the lock nut
wrench.
To remove the disc, follow the installation procedure in
reverse.
For 115 mm (4 - 1/2") / 125 mm (5")
model
1
2
3
► 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.
Hold the spindle with the shaft lock, and securely
3.
tighten the sanding lock nut clockwise with the lock nut
wrench.
To remove the disc, follow the installation procedure in
reverse.
Connecting a vacuum cleaner
Optional accessory
WARNING:
ated by grinding/cutting/sanding operation. Metal
particles created by such operation are so hot that they
ignite dust and the filter inside the vacuum cleaner.
To avoid dusty environment caused by masonry cutting,
use a dust collecting wheel guard and a vacuum cleaner.
Refer to the instruction manual attached to the dust
collecting wheel guard for assembling and using it.
2
► 1. Dust collecting wheel guard 2. Hose of the vac-
uum cleaner

OPERATION

WARNING:
force the tool. The weight of the tool applies ade-
quate pressure. Forcing and excessive pressure
could cause dangerous wheel breakage.
WARNING:
dropped while grinding.
WARNING:
or wheel onto work.
WARNING:
wheel, especially when working corners, sharp
edges etc. This can cause loss of control and kickback.
WARNING:
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.
CAUTION:
After operation, always switch off
the tool and wait until the wheel has come to a
complete stop before putting the tool down.
ALWAYS hold the tool firmly with
CAUTION:
one hand on housing and the other on the side
grip (handle).
15 ENGLISH
Never vacuum metal particles cre-
1
It should never be necessary to
ALWAYS replace wheel if tool is
NEVER bang or hit grinding disc
Avoid bouncing and snagging the
NEVER use tool with wood cutting