Functional Description - Makita GA4050 Manuel D'instructions

3. Be careful not to damage the spindle, the
flange (especially the installing surface) or the
lock nut. Damage to these parts could result in
wheel breakage.
4. Make sure the wheel is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.
5. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece,
let it run for a while. Watch for vibration or
wobbling that could indicate poor installation
or a poorly balanced wheel.
6. Use the specified surface of the wheel to per-
form the grinding.
7. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
8. Do not touch the workpiece immediately after
operation; it may be extremely hot and could
burn your skin.
9. Do not touch accessories immediately after
operation; it may be extremely hot and could
burn your skin.
10. Observe the instructions of the manufacturer
for correct mounting and use of wheels.
Handle and store wheels with care.
Do not use separate reducing bushings or
11.
adaptors to adapt large hole abrasive wheels.
12. Use only flanges specified for this tool.
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.
14. Check that the workpiece is properly
supported.
15. Pay attention that the wheel continues to
rotate after the tool is switched off.
16. If working place is extremely hot and humid,
or badly polluted by conductive dust, use a
short-circuit breaker (30 mA) to assure opera-
tor safety.
17. Do not use the tool on any materials contain-
ing asbestos.
18. When use cut-off wheel, always work with
the dust collecting wheel guard required by
domestic regulation.
19. Cutting discs must not be subjected to any
lateral pressure.
20. Do not use cloth work gloves during operation.
Fibers from cloth gloves may enter the tool, which
causes tool breakage.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity
with product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety
rules stated in this instruction manual may cause
serious personal injury.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before adjusting or
checking function on the tool.
Shaft lock
Press the shaft lock to prevent spindle rotation when
installing or removing accessories.
► Fig.1: 1. Shaft lock
NOTICE:
Never actuate the shaft lock when the
spindle is moving. The tool may be damaged.
Switch action
CAUTION:
Before plugging in the tool, always
check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly
and returns to the "OFF" position when released.
CAUTION:
Do not pull the switch lever forc-
ibly without pressing the lock-off button. The
switch may break.
To prevent the switch lever from accidentally pulled, a
lock-off lever is provided. To start the tool, pull the lock-
off lever toward the operator, and then pull the switch
lever. Release the switch lever to stop.
► Fig.2: 1. Lock-off lever 2. Switch lever
Unintentional restart proof
Only for model GA4050R / GA4550R / GA5050R
The tool does not start while pulling the switch lever
even when the tool is plugged. To start the tool, first
release the switch lever. Then pull the lock-off lever, and
pull the switch lever.
NOTE: Wait more than one second before restarting
the tool when unintentional restart proof functions.
Soft start feature
Only for model GA4050R / GA4550R / GA5050R
Soft start feature reduces starting reaction.
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)
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.
► Fig.3
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