Overload Protector - Makita GA5080 Instruction Manual

Overload protector

When the load on the tool exceeds admissible levels,
power to the motor is reduced to protect the motor from
overheating. When the load returns to admissible lev-
els, the tool will operate as normal.
ASSEMBLY
Always be sure that the tool is
CAUTION:
switched off and unplugged before carrying out
any work on the tool.
Installing side grip (handle)
Always be sure that the side grip is
CAUTION:
installed securely before operation.
Screw the side grip securely on the position of the tool
as shown in the figure.
► Fig.4
Installing or removing wheel guard
When using a depressed center
WARNING:
wheel, flap disc or wire wheel brush, the wheel
guard must be fitted on the tool so that the
closed side of the guard always points toward the
operator.
Make sure that the wheel guard is
WARNING:
securely locked by the lock lever with one of the
holes on the wheel guard.
When using an abrasive cut-off /
WARNING:
diamond wheel, be sure to use only the special
wheel guard designed for use with cut-off wheels.
(In some European countries, when using a diamond
wheel, the ordinary guard can be used. Follow the
regulations in your country.)
For depressed center wheel, flap
disc, wire wheel brush / abrasive cut-
off wheel, diamond wheel
1. While pushing the lock lever, mount the wheel
guard with the protrusions on the wheel guard aligned
with the notches on the bearing box.
► Fig.5: 1. Lock lever 2. Notch 3. Protrusion
2. While pushing the lock lever toward A, hold down
the portions B of the wheel guard as shown in the
figure.
► Fig.6: 1. Wheel guard 2. Hole
NOTE: Push down the wheel guard straight.
Otherwise, you cannot secure the wheel guard.
3. While pushing the lock lever toward A, rotate the
wheel guard toward C, and then, change the angle of
the wheel guard according to the work so that the oper-
ator can be protected. Align the lock lever with one of
the holes in the wheel guard, and then release the lock
lever to lock the wheel guard.
► Fig.7: 1. Wheel guard 2. Hole
To remove wheel guard, follow the installation proce-
dure in reverse.
When using a depressed center
wheel or flap disc
Optional accessory
WARNING:
wheel or a flap disc, the wheel guard must be
fitted on the tool so that the closed side of the
guard always points toward the operator.
► Fig.8: 1. Depressed center wheel 2. Wheel guard
When using an abrasive cut-off /
diamond wheel
Optional accessory
WARNING:
diamond wheel, be sure to use only the special
wheel guard designed for use with cut-off wheels.
(In some European countries, when using a diamond
wheel, the ordinary guard can be used. Follow the
regulations in your country.)
WARNING:
grinding.
► Fig.9: 1. Abrasive cut-off wheel / diamond wheel
2. Wheel guard for abrasive cut-off wheel /
diamond wheel
When using a wire cup brush
Optional accessory
Do not use wire cup brush that is
CAUTION:
damaged, or which is out of balance. Use of dam-
aged brush could increase potential for injury from
contact with broken brush wires.
► Fig.10: 1. Wire cup brush
When using a wire wheel brush
Optional accessory
Do not use wire wheel brush that
CAUTION:
is damaged, or which is out of balance. Use of
damaged wire wheel brush could increase potential
for injury from contact with broken wires.
ALWAYS use guard with wire
CAUTION:
wheel brushes, assuring diameter of wheel fits
inside guard. Wheel can shatter during use and
guard helps to reduce chances of personal injury.
► Fig.11: 1. Wire wheel brush 2. Wheel guard
12 ENGLISH
When using a depressed center
When using an abrasive cut-off /
NEVER use cut-off wheel for side