8
Operation with abrasive cut-off / diamond wheel (optional accessory) (Fig. 11)
The direction for mounting the lock nut and the inner flange varies by wheel thickness.
Refer to the table below.
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.
• NEVER use cut-off wheel for side grinding.
• Do not “jam” the wheel or apply excessive pressure. Do
not attempt to make an excessive depth of cut. Over-
stressing the wheel increases the loading and suscepti-
bility to twisting or binding of the wheel in the cut and
the possibility of kickback, wheel breakage and over-
heating of the motor may occur.
• Do not start the cutting operation in the workpiece. Let
the wheel reach full speed and carefully enter into the
cut moving the tool forward over the workpiece surface.
The wheel may bind, walk up or kickback if the power
tool is started in the workpiece.
• During cutting operations, never change the angle of
the wheel. Placing side pressure on the cut-off wheel
(as in grinding) will cause the wheel to crack and break,
causing serious personal injury.
• A diamond wheel shall be operated perpendicular to
the material being cut.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the
like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result.
The tool and its air vents have to be kept clean. Regularly
clean the tool’s air vents or whenever the vents start to
become obstructed.
(Fig. 12)
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other
maintenance or adjustment should be performed by
Makita Authorized Service Centers, always using Makita
replacement parts.
1
2
3
1
4
3
1. Lock nut
2. Abrasive cut-off wheel
3. Inner flange
4. Diamond wheel
Abrasive cut-off wheel
Thickness: Less than 4 mm (5/32")
Thickness: 4 mm (5/32") or more
Diamond wheel
100 mm (4")
Thickness: Less than 4 mm (5/32") Thickness: 4 mm (5/32") or more
16 mm (5/8")
16 mm (5/8")
20 mm (13/16")
20 mm (13/16")
1
2
3
1
4
3
Abrasive cut-off wheel
Diamond wheel
1. Lock nut
2. Abrasive cut-off wheel
3. Inner flange
4. Diamond wheel
115 mm (4 - 1/2") / 125 mm (5")
Thickness: Less than 4 mm (5/32") Thickness: 4 mm (5/32") or more
Thickness: Less than 4 mm (5/32") Thickness: 4 mm (5/32") or more
22.23 mm (7/8")
22.23 mm (7/8")
22.23 mm (7/8")
22.23 mm (7/8")
