Makita GA5080 Manual De Instrucciones página 11

To start the tool, press down the rear end of the slide
switch and then slide it toward the "I (ON)" position.
For continuous operation, press down the front end of
the slide switch to lock it.
► Fig.2: 1. Slide switch
To stop the tool, press down the rear end of the slide
switch so that it returns to the "O (OFF)" position.
► Fig.3: 1. Slide switch
Accidental re-start preventive function
Only for model GA5080R
When plugging in the tool while the switch is ON, the
tool does not start.
At this time, the indication lamp blinks in red and shows
that the accidental re-start preventive function works.
To start the tool, turn off the switch, and turn it on again.
Soft start feature
Soft start feature reduces starting reaction.
Constant speed control
Possible to get fine finish, because the rotating speed is
kept constantly even under the loaded condition.
Overload protector
When the load on the tool exceeds admissible levels, power to the
motor is reduced to protect the motor from overheating. When the
load returns to admissible levels, the tool will operate as normal.
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.4
Installing or removing wheel guard
WARNING:
When using a depressed center
wheel, flap disc 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.
WARNING:
Make sure that the wheel guard is
securely locked by the lock lever with one of the
holes on the wheel guard.
WARNING:
When using an abrasive cut-off
/ diamond wheel, be sure to use only the special
wheel guard designed for use with cut-off wheels.
For depressed center wheel, flap
disc, wire wheel brush / abrasive cut-
off wheel, diamond wheel
1. While pushing the lock lever, mount the wheel
guard with the protrusions on the wheel guard aligned
with the notches on the bearing box.
► Fig.5: 1. Lock lever 2. Notch 3. Protrusion
2. While pushing the lock lever toward A, hold down
the portions B of the wheel guard as shown in the
figure.
► Fig.6: 1. Wheel guard 2. Hole
NOTE: Push down the wheel guard straight.
Otherwise, you cannot secure the wheel guard.
3.
While pushing the lock lever toward A, rotate the
wheel guard toward C, and then, change the angle of
the wheel guard according to the work so that the oper-
ator can be protected. Align the lock lever with one of
the holes in the wheel guard, and then release the lock
lever to lock the wheel guard.
► Fig.7: 1. Wheel guard 2. Hole
To remove wheel guard, follow the installation proce-
dure in reverse.
Installing depressed center wheel 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 always points toward the operator.
► Fig.8: 1. Depressed center wheel 2. Wheel guard
Installing abrasive cut-off / diamond
wheel
Optional accessory
WARNING:
/ diamond wheel, be sure to use only the special
wheel guard designed for use with cut-off wheels.
WARNING:
grinding.
► Fig.9: 1. Abrasive cut-off wheel / diamond wheel
2. Wheel guard for abrasive cut-off wheel /
diamond wheel
Clip-on cutting wheel guard
attachment
Optional accessory
NOTE: For cutting-off operations, a clip-on cutting
wheel guard attachment can be used with the wheel
guard (for grinding wheel).
Not available in some countries.
► Fig.10
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When using a depressed center
When using an abrasive cut-off
NEVER use cut-off wheel for side