Indication Lamp - Makita GA7081 Instruction Manual

For tool with the lock-on switch
Country specific
Switch can be locked in "ON" posi-
CAUTION:
tion for ease of operator comfort during extended
use. Apply caution when locking tool in "ON"
position and maintain firm grasp on tool.
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.
For tool with the lock-off switch
Country specific (including Australia and New
Zealand)
To prevent the switch trigger from accidentally pulled, a
lock lever is provided.
To start the tool, push in the lock lever (in the A direc-
tion) and then pull the switch trigger (in the B direction).
Release the switch trigger to stop.
Do not pull the switch trigger hard
NOTICE:
without pressing in the lock lever. This can cause
switch breakage.
For tool with the lock-on and lock-off
switch
Country specific
Switch can be locked in "ON" posi-
CAUTION:
tion for ease of operator comfort during extended
use. Apply caution when locking tool in "ON"
position and maintain firm grasp on tool.
To prevent the switch trigger from accidentally pulled, a
lock lever is provided.
To start the tool, push in the lock lever (in the A direc-
tion) and then pull the switch trigger (in the B direction).
Release the switch trigger to stop.
For continuous operation, push in the lock lever (in the
A direction), pull the switch trigger (in the B direction)
and then pull the lock lever (in the C direction).
To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the switch
trigger fully (in the B direction), then release it.
Do not pull the switch trigger hard
NOTICE:
without pressing in the lock lever. This can cause
switch breakage.

Indication lamp

Only for model GA7080 / GA7081 / GA9080 / GA9081
► Fig.4: 1. Indication lamp
The indication lamp lights up green when the tool is
plugged.
If the indication lamp does not light up, the mains cord
or the controller may be defective.
The indication lamp lights up but the tool does not start
even if the tool is switched on, the carbon brushes may
be worn out, or the controller, the motor or the switch
may be defective.
Unintentional restart proof
Only for model GA7080 / GA7081 / GA9080 / GA9081
The tool does not start with the switch being lock-on
even when the tool is plugged.
At this time, the indication lamp blinks in red to show the
unintentional restart proof device is working.
To cancel the unintentional restart proof, return the
switch to OFF position.
NOTE: Wait more than one second before restarting
the tool when unintentional restart proof works.
Soft start feature
Only for model GA7080 / GA7081 / GA9080 / GA9081
Soft start feature reduces starting reaction.
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.
You can install the side grip on the
CAUTION:
3 holes. Install the side grip on one of the holes
according to the operation.
Screw the side grip securely on the position of the tool
as shown in the figure.
► Fig.5
Installing or removing loop handle
Optional accessory
Always be sure the bolts on the
CAUTION:
loop handle is securely tightened before use.
Hold the gripping area of the loop
CAUTION:
handle specified in the figure. Also, keep the hand
away from the metal part of the grinder during
operation. Touching the metal part may result in
electric shock, if the cutting attachment cuts live wire
unexpectedly.
The loop handle can be more comfortable than the orig-
inal side grip for some applications. To install the loop
handle, mount it onto the tool as illustrated and tighten
two bolts to fix it.
To remove the loop handle, follow the installation proce-
dure in reverse.
► Fig.6: 1. Loop handle 2. Bolt 3. Gripping area
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