Makita GA7040S Manuel D'instruction page 5

The switch handle can be rotated to either 90° left or right
to fit your work needs. First, unplug the tool. Press the
lock button and rotate the switch handle to left or right
fully. The switch handle will be locked in that position.
CAUTION:
• Always make sure that the switch handle is locked
in the desired position before operation.
Switch action
1
B
A
2
CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns
to the "OFF" position when released.
• Switch can be locked in "ON" position for ease of
operator comfort during extended use. Apply cau-
tion 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 continu-
ous 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 trig-
ger fully (in the B direction), then release it.
NOTE:
Models GA7040S, GA9040S begin to run slowly when
they are turned on. This soft start feature assures
smoother operation.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.
Installing side grip (handle)
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1. Switch trigger
2. Lock lever
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CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the side grip is installed
securely before operation.
Screw the side grip securely on the position of the tool as
shown in the figure.
Installing or removing wheel guard
CAUTION:
• When using a depressed center grinding wheel/
Multi-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.
For tool with locking screw type wheel guard
Mount the wheel guard with the protrusion on the wheel
guard band aligned with the notch on the bearing box.
Then rotate the wheel guard around 180 degrees coun-
terclockwise. Be sure to tighten the screw securely.
To remove wheel guard, follow the installation procedure
in reverse.
For tool with clamp lever type wheel guard
1
1
5
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1. Wheel guard
1
2. Screw
3. Bearing box
2
3
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1. Bearing box
2
2. Wheel guard
3. Nut
3
4. Lever
4
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1. Nut