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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.
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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. (In some European countries,
when using a diamond wheel, the ordinary guard can
be used. Follow the regulations in your country.)
• 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.
Operation with wire cup brush (Optional
accessory) (Fig. 12)
CAUTION:
• Check operation of brush by running tool with no load,
insuring that no one is in front of or in line with brush.
• Do not use brush that is damaged, or which is out of
balance. Use of damaged brush could increase poten-
tial for injury from contact with broken brush wires.
Unplug tool and place it upside down allowing easy
access to spindle. Remove any accessories on spindle.
Thread wire cup brush onto spindle and tighten with sup-
plied wrench. When using brush, avoid applying too
much pressure which causes over bending of wires,
leading to premature breakage.
Operation with wire wheel brush (Optional
accessory) (Fig. 13)
CAUTION:
• Check operation of wire wheel brush by running tool
with no load, insuring that no one is in front of or in line
with the wire wheel brush.
• Do not use wire wheel brush that is damaged, or which
is out of balance. Use of damaged wire wheel brush
could increase potential for injury from contact with bro-
ken wires.
• ALWAYS use guard with wire wheel brushes, assuring
diameter of wheel fits inside guard. Wheel can scatter
during use and guard helps to reduce chances of per-
sonal injury.
Unplug tool and place it upside down allowing easy
access to spindle. Remove any accessories on spindle.
Thread wire wheel brush onto spindle and tighten with
the wrenches.
When using wire wheel brush, avoid applying too much
pressure which causes over bending of wires, leading to
premature breakage.
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. 14)
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.
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115 mm (4-1/2") / 125 mm (5")
Abrasive cut-off wheel
Diamond wheel
22.23 mm (7/8")
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")
1. Lock nut
2. Abrasive cut-off wheel
3. Inner flange
4. Diamond wheel
Thickness: Less than 4 mm (5/32")
