SPECIFICATIONS Model: GA048G GA049G GA050G GA051G Applicable grinding wheel Max. wheel diameter 100 mm 115 mm 125 mm 150 mm Max. wheel thickness 6.4 mm 7.2 mm 6.4 mm Applicable cut-off wheel Max. wheel diameter 105 mm 115 mm 125 mm 150 mm Max.
(L ) : (dB(A)) ) : (dB(A)) (dB(A)) GA048G GA049G GA050G GA051G 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. NOTE: The declared noise emission value(s) may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.
) : (m/s ) Uncertainty (K) : (m/s GA048G 2.5 m/s or less GA049G GA050G GA051G NOTE: The declared vibration total value(s) has been measured in accordance with a standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another.
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Remove any adjusting key or wrench before Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left misalignment or binding of moving parts, break- attached to a rotating part of the power tool may age of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation.
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10. Keep bystanders a safe distance away from Cordless grinder safety warnings work area. Anyone entering the work area must wear personal protective equipment. Safety warnings common for grinding, sanding, Fragments of workpiece or of a broken accessory wire brushing, or cutting-off operations: may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate This power tool is intended to function as a area of operation.
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Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade, Do not restart the cutting operation in the segmented diamond wheel with a peripheral workpiece. Let the wheel reach full speed and carefully re-enter the cut. The wheel may bind, gap greater than 10 mm or toothed saw blade. Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of walk up or kickback if the power tool is restarted in control.
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12. Use the batteries only with the products product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety specified by Makita. Installing the batteries to rules stated in this instruction manual may cause non-compliant products may result in a fire, exces- serious personal injury.
Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that have been altered, may result in the battery bursting causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and charger. Tips for maintaining maximum...
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50% to 75% recharged battery(ies). Let the tool and battery(ies) cool down. 25% to 50% If no improvement can be found by restoring protection system, then contact your local Makita Service Center. 0% to 25% Shaft lock Charge the battery.
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Switch action Soft start feature Soft start feature reduces starting reaction. CAUTION: Before installing the battery car- tridge into the tool, always check to see that the Electric brake switch lever actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released. Electric brake is activated after the tool is switched off.
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For depressed center wheel, flap disc, NOTE: Push down the wheel guard straight. flex wheel, wire wheel brush / abrasive Otherwise, you cannot secure the wheel guard. cut-off wheel, diamond wheel While pushing the lock lever toward A, rotate the wheel guard toward C, and then, change the angle of While pushing the lock lever, mount the wheel the wheel guard according to the work so that the oper-...
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Installing or removing flex wheel Installing or removing depressed center wheel or flap disc Optional accessory Optional accessory WARNING: Always use supplied guard when flex wheel is on the tool. Wheel can shatter during WARNING: When using a depressed center use and guard helps to reduce chances of personal wheel or flap disc, the wheel guard must be fitted injury.
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Optional accessory Only for tools with M14 spindle thread. Mount inner flange, abrasive wheel and Ezynut onto the spindle so that Makita Logo on Ezynut faces outside. Fig.18 Fig.15 ► 1. Ezynut 2. Abrasive wheel 3. Inner flange 4. Spindle Press shaft lock firmly and tighten Ezynut by turning the abrasive wheel clockwise as far as it turns.
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Installing abrasive cut-off / diamond When installing the diamond wheel: wheel Optional accessory 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. NEVER use cut-off wheel for side WARNING: grinding.
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► 1. Hole cutter Installing dust collecting wheel guard for grinding Fig.24 ► 1. Wire cup brush Only for model GA049G / GA050G Optional accessory With optional accessories, you can use this tool for Installing wire wheel brush planing concrete surface.
Installing dust collecting wheel abrasive cut-off / diamond wheel" for cutting-off guard for cutting-off operation. Grinding and sanding operation Only for model GA048G / GA049G / GA050G Optional accessory With optional accessories, you can use this tool for cutting stone materials. Fig.29 Turn the tool on and then apply the wheel or disc to the workpiece.
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Operation with abrasive cut-off / Operation with wire cup brush diamond wheel Optional accessory Optional accessory CAUTION: Check operation of wire cup brush by running tool with no load, insuring that no one WARNING: Do not "jam" the wheel or apply is in front of or in line with wire cup brush.
Continuing operation with a clogged dust cover may damage the repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service tool. Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. 19 ENGLISH...
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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. When using a grinding wheel guard for cutting-off operations with bonded abrasive wheels and dia- •...
NOTE: *2 Clip-on cutting wheel guard attachment is not available in some countries. For more details, refer to the instruction manual of the clip-on cutting wheel guard attachment. NOTE: *3 Only for model GA048G / GA049G / GA050G For more details, refer to each instruction manual of the guard.