ENGLISH (Original instructions) SPECIFICATIONS Model: GA7080 GA7081 GA7082 GA9080 GA9081 GA9082 Applicable grinding wheel Max. wheel diameter 180 mm 230 mm Max. wheel thickness 7.2 mm 6.5 mm Applicable cut-off wheel Max. wheel diameter 180 mm 230 mm Max. wheel thickness 4.0 mm...
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Sound pressure Sound power level Uncertainty (K) : level (L ) : (dB(A)) ) : (dB(A)) (dB(A)) GA7080 GA7081 GA7082 GA9080 GA9081 GA9082 NOTE: The declared noise emission value(s) has been measured in accordance with a standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another.
Work mode: surface grinding with anti vibration side grip Model Vibration emission (a ) : (m/s ) Uncertainty (K) : (m/s GA7080 GA7081 GA7082 GA9080 GA9081 GA9082 Work mode: disc sanding with normal side grip Model Vibration emission (a ) : (m/s...
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Operations such as polishing are not to be 12. Position the cord clear of the spinning acces- performed with this power tool. Operations for sory. If you lose control, the cord may be cut or which the power tool was not designed may create snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled into a hazard and cause personal injury.
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Safety warnings specific for grinding and cutting-off Support panels or any oversized workpiece to operations: minimize the risk of wheel pinching and kick- back. Large workpieces tend to sag under their Use only wheel types that are specified own weight. Supports must be placed under the for your power tool and the specific guard workpiece near the line of cut and near the edge designed for the selected wheel.
13. For tools intended to be fitted with threaded hole wheel, ensure that the thread in the wheel is long enough to accept the spindle length. Only for model GA7080 / GA7081 / GA9080 / GA9081 14. Check that the workpiece is properly ► Fig.1: 1. Indication lamp supported.
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For tool with the lock-on switch Soft start feature Country specific Only for model GA7080 / GA7081 / GA9080 / GA9081 CAUTION: Switch can be locked in "ON" posi- Soft start feature reduces starting reaction. tion for ease of operator comfort during extended use.
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Mount inner flange, abrasive wheel and Ezynut onto the spindle so that Makita Logo on Ezynut faces outside. Mount the inner flange onto the spindle. ► Fig.16: 1. Ezynut 2. Abrasive wheel 3. Inner flange Make sure to fit the dented part of the inner flange onto 4.
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Installing abrasive cut-off / diamond Installing dust collecting wheel wheel guard for grinding Optional accessory Only for model GA7080 / GA7081 / GA9080 / GA9081 Optional accessory WARNING: When using an abrasive cut-off With optional accessories, you can use this tool for / diamond wheel, be sure to use only the special planing concrete surface.
CAUTION: Never switch on the tool when it ated perpendicular to the material being cut. is in contact with the workpiece, it may cause an For model GA7080 / GA9080, you can rotate the switch injury to operator. handle. CAUTION: Always wear safety goggles or a ►...
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. Air vent cleaning The tool and its air vents have to be kept clean.
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COMBINATION OF APPLICATIONS AND ACCESSORIES Optional accessory CAUTION: Using the tool with incorrect guards can cause risks as follows. • When using a cut-off wheel guard for facial grinding, the wheel guard may interfere with the work- piece causing poor control. •...
NOTE: *4 Use the Side grip for dust collecting wheel guard and the Dust collecting wheel guard for cutting-off together. NOTE: *5 For more details, refer to each instruction manual of the guard. NOTE: *6 Only for model GA7080 / GA7081 / GA9080 / GA9081 For more details, refer to each instruction manual of the guard. OPTIONAL...