Makita GA7081 Instruction Manual page 13

Installing or removing wheel guard
(For depressed center wheel, flap
disc, flex wheel, wire wheel brush /
abrasive cut-off wheel, diamond
wheel)
When using a depressed center
WARNING:
wheel, flap disc, flex wheel 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.
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 tool with locking screw type
wheel guard
Mount the wheel guard with the protrusions on the
wheel guard band aligned with the notches on the bear-
ing box. Then rotate the wheel guard to such an angle
that it can protect the operator according to work. Be
sure to tighten the screw securely.
To remove wheel guard, follow the installation proce-
dure in reverse.
► Fig.7: 1. Wheel guard 2. Bearing box 3. Screw
For tool with clamp lever type wheel
guard
Optional accessory
The wheel guard must be fitted
WARNING:
on the tool so that the closed side of the guard
always points toward the operator.
Loosen the nut, and then pull the lever in the direction
of the arrow.
► Fig.8: 1. Nut 2. Lever
Mount the wheel guard with the protrusions on the
wheel guard band aligned with the notches on the bear-
ing box. Then rotate the wheel guard to such an angle
that it can protect the operator according to work.
► Fig.9: 1. Wheel guard 2. Bearing box
► Fig.10: 1. Wheel guard
Securely tighten the nut using a spanner, and then
close the lever in direction of the arrow to fasten the
wheel guard. If the lever is too tight or too loose to
fasten the wheel guard, open the lever and then loosen
or tighten the nut using the spanner to adjust the tight-
ening of the wheel guard band.
► Fig.11: 1. Nut 2. Lever
To remove wheel guard, follow the installation proce-
dure in reverse.
Installing or removing depressed
center wheel or flap disc
Optional accessory
WARNING:
wheel or flap disc, 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 mounting part
CAUTION:
of the inner flange fits into the inner diameter of
the depressed center wheel / flap disc perfectly.
Mounting the inner flange on the wrong side may
result in the dangerous vibration.
Mount the inner flange onto the spindle.
Make sure to fit the dented part of the inner flange onto
the straight part at the bottom of the spindle.
Fit the wheel / disc on the inner flange and screw the
lock nut with its protrusion facing downward (facing
towards the wheel).
► Fig.12: 1. Lock nut 2. Depressed center wheel
3. Inner flange 4. Mounting part
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.
► Fig.13: 1. Lock nut wrench 2. Shaft lock
To remove the wheel, follow the installation procedure
in reverse.
Installing or removing flex wheel
Optional accessory
WARNING:
flex wheel is on the tool. Wheel can shatter during
use and guard helps to reduce chances of personal
injury.
► Fig.14: 1. Lock nut 2. Flex wheel 3. Back up pad
4. Inner flange
Follow instructions for depressed center wheel but also
use back up pad over wheel. See order of assembly on
accessories page in this manual.
Super Flange
Optional accessory
Super Flange is a special accessory for model which is
NOT equipped with a brake function.
Models with the letter F are standard-equipped with
Super Flange. Only 1/3 of efforts needed to undo lock
nut, compared with conventional type.
Installing or removing Ezynut
Optional accessory
Only for tools with M14 spindle thread.
Do not use Ezynut with Super
CAUTION:
Flange. Those flanges are so thick that the entire
thread cannot be retained by the spindle.
13 ENGLISH
When using a depressed center
Always use supplied guard when