ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Hex wrench storage
When not in use, store the hex wrench as shown in the
figure to keep it from being lost.
► Fig.10: 1. Hex wrench
Removing and installing diamond wheel
CAUTION:
Use only the Makita hex wrench
supplied to remove and install a diamond wheel.
CAUTION:
When installing a diamond wheel,
be sure to tighten the bolt securely.
CAUTION:
Always install a diamond wheel so
that the arrows on the diamond wheel point in the
same direction as the arrows on the wheel cover
and gear housing. Otherwise the wheel rotates in
reverse, it may cause personal injury.
To remove the diamond wheel, press the shaft lock
fully so that the diamond wheel cannot revolve and use
the hex wrench to loosen the hex bolt clockwise. Then
remove the hex bolt, outer flange and diamond wheel.
► Fig.11: 1. Shaft lock 2. Hex wrench 3. Hex bolt
4. Loosen 5. Tighten
NOTICE:
If the inner flange is removed, install it on the
spindle with its wheel mounting part facing the diamond wheel.
To install a diamond wheel, follow the removal procedure
in reverse. Make sure the diamond wheel is installed so
that the arrows on the wheel point in the same direction
as the arrows on the wheel cover and gear housing.
BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE HEX BOLT SECURELY.
► Fig.12: 1. Hex bolt 2. Outer flange 3. Diamond wheel
4. Inner flange 5. Cup washer 6. Arrow
Dust bag
The use of the dust bag makes cutting operations clean and dust
collection easy. To attach the dust bag, fit it onto the dust spout.
► Fig.13: 1. Dust bag 2. Dust spout
The neck of the dust spout rotates freely. Position the
dust bag so that you can operate the tool comfortably.
► Fig.14
When the dust bag is about one-third full, remove the dust
bag from the tool and pull the fastener out. Empty the dust
bag of its contents, tapping it lightly so as to remove parti-
cles adhering to the insides which might hamper collection.
► Fig.15: 1. Fastener
Connecting the vacuum cleaner
Optional accessory
When you wish to perform clean cutting operation,
connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to your tool.
► Fig.16: 1. Hose of the vacuum cleaner 2. Dust spout
Installing water supply cover
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
When installing an optional wheel
cover, be sure to tighten the screw securely.
Removing standard-equipped wheel cover
Remove all the attachments on the pre-installed wheel
cover before replacing it with an optional cover.
Loosen the screw and pull the cover apart from the gear housing.
► Fig.17: 1. Screw
Installing optional wheel cover
Mount an optional wheel cover aligning its guide
grooves with the guide ridges on the gear housing.
Then tighten the screw securely.
► Fig.18: 1. Guide grooves on wheel cover 2. Guide
ridges on gear housing
Water supply tank
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
When filling the tank with water, be
careful not to spill water over the tool.
CAUTION:
Be sure that the water supply lever
on the wheel cover is set in the "OFF" (O) position
before installing the water supply tank.
Installing water supply tank
Insert the tank with the water supply cap pointing down-
wards into the water supply holder until it locks with a click.
► Fig.19: 1. Water supply cap 2. Water supply holder
Removing water supply tank
Press the eject button to release the tank, and then pull
the tank off.
► Fig.20: 1. Eject button
NOTICE:
Be careful not to hold the water-filled tank
upright (with its lid-cap facing downwards) as water
drops may leak out of the vent pin hole.
► Fig.21: 1. Lid-cap 2. Vent pin hole
Water supply hose
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
Be sure that the water supply lever
on the wheel cover is set in the "OFF" (O) position
before turning the water on.
Connecting to the mains water
supply
NOTE: The type of water outlet may vary depending
on your region of residence. Use an appropriate
faucet adapter or tap connector to attach the hose to
the mains water supply as necessary.
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