NOTICE:
If the tool is operated continuously at
lo w speed for a long time, the motor w ill get over-
loaded, resulting in tool malfunction.
NOTICE:
The speed adjusting dial can be turned
only as far as 5 and back to 1. Do not force it past
5 or 1, or the speed adjusting function may no
longer w ork.
Electric brake
Electric brake is activated after the tool is switched off.
The brake does not work when the power supply is shut
down, such as the battery is removed accidentally, with
t h e s w i t c h s t i l l o n .
If the tool consistently fails to quickly stop after turning
off the switch, have the tool serviced at a Makita Service
C e n t e r .
Electronic function
Accidental re-start preventive
function
When installing the battery cartridge while the switch is
O N , t h e t o o l d o e s n o t s t a r t .
To start the tool, turn off the switch, and turn it on again.
Active Feedback sensing Technology
The tool electronically detects situations where the
wheel or accessory may be at risk to be bound. In the
situation, the tool is automatically shut off to prevent
f u r t h e r r o t a t i o n o f t h e s p i n d l e ( i t d o e s n o t p r e v e n t
k i c k b a c k ) .
To restart the tool, switch off the tool first, remove the
c a u s e o f s u d d e n d r o p i n t h e r o t a t i o n s p e e d , a n d t h e n
t u r n t h e t o o l o n .
Soft start feature
S o f t s t a r t f e a t u r e r e d u c e s s t a r t i n g r e a c t i o n .
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Al w ays be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Installing side grip (handle)
CAUTION:
Al w ays 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.5
Installing or removing w heel guard
WARNING:
wheel, flap disc or wire wheel brush, the wheel
guard must be fitted on the tool so that the
closed side of the guard al w ays points to w ard the
operator.
WARNING:
securely locked by the lock lever w ith one of the
holes on the w heel guard.
WARNING:
/ diamond w heel, be sure to use only the special
wheel guard designed for use with cut-off wheels.
For depressed center wheel, flap
disc, w ire w heel brush / abrasive cut-
off wheel, diamond wheel
1.
W h i l e p u s h i n g t h e l o c k l e v e r , m o u n t t h e w h e e l
g u a r d w i t h t h e p r o t r u s i o n s o n t h e w h e e l g u a r d a l i g n e d
w i t h t h e n o t c h e s o n t h e b e a r i n g b o x .
► Fig.6: 1. L o c k l e v e r 2. N o t c h 3. P r o t r u s i o n
2.
W h i l e p u s h i n g t h e l o c k l e v e r t o w a r d A , h o l d d o w n
the portions B of the wheel guard as shown in the figure.
► Fig.7: 1. W h e e l g u a r d 2. H o l e
NOTE: P u s h d o w n t h e w h e e l g u a r d s t r a i g h t .
Otherwise, you cannot secure the wheel guard.
3.
W h i l e p u s h i n g t h e l o c k l e v e r t o w a r d A , r o t a t e t h e
w h e e l g u a r d t o w a r d C , a n d t h e n , c h a n g e t h e a n g l e o f
t h e w h e e l g u a r d a c c o r d i n g t o t h e w o r k s o t h a t t h e o p e r -
a t o r c a n b e p r o t e c t e d . A l i g n t h e l o c k l e v e r w i t h o n e o f
t h e h o l e s i n t h e w h e e l g u a r d , a n d t h e n r e l e a s e t h e l o c k
l e v e r t o l o c k t h e w h e e l g u a r d .
► Fig.8: 1. W h e e l g u a r d 2. H o l e
T o r e m o v e w h e e l g u a r d , f o l l o w t h e i n s t a l l a t i o n p r o c e -
d u r e i n r e v e r s e .
Installing depressed center w heel or
flap disc
Optional accessory
WARNING:
wheel or a flap disc, the wheel guard must be
fitted on the tool so that the closed side of the
guard al w ays points to w ard the operator.
► Fig.9: 1. D e p r e s s e d c e n t e r w h e e l 2. W h e e l g u a r d
Installing abrasive cut-off / diamond wheel
Optional accessory
WARNING:
/ diamond w heel, be sure to use only the special
wheel guard designed for use with cut-off wheels.
WARNING:
grinding.
► Fig.10: 1. Abrasive cut-off wheel / diamond wheel
2. Wheel guard for abrasive cut-off wheel /
d i a m o n d w h e e l
17 ENGLISH
When using a depressed center
Make sure that the w heel guard is
When using an abrasive cut-off
When using a depressed center
When using an abrasive cut-off
NEVER use cut-off wheel for side