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Switch action

CAUTION:

 

Before installing the battery car-

tridge into the tool, always check to see that the 

switch lever actuates properly and returns to the 

"OFF" position when released.

CAUTION:

 

For your safety, this tool is 

equipped with lock-off lever which prevents the 

tool from unintended starting. NEVER use the tool 

if it runs when you simply pull the switch lever 

without pulling the lock-off lever. Return the tool 

to our authorized service center for proper repairs 

BEFORE further usage.

CAUTION:

 

Do not pull the switch lever hard 

without pulling the lock-off lever.

 This can cause 

switch breakage.

CAUTION:

 

NEVER tape down or defeat pur-

pose and function of lock-off lever.

To prevent the switch lever from being accidentally 

pulled, a lock-off lever is provided.

To start the tool, pull the lock-off lever toward the opera

-

tor and then pull the switch lever.

To stop the tool, release the switch lever.

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2

Fig.4

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1.

 Lock-off lever 

2.

 Switch lever

Accidental re-start preventive 

function

When installing the battery cartridge while the switch is 

ON, the tool does not start.

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 

further rotation of the spindle (it does not prevent 

kickback).

To restart the tool, switch off the tool first, remove the 

cause of sudden drop in the rotation speed, and then 

turn the tool on.

Soft start feature

Soft start feature reduces starting reaction.

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 

the switch still on.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

 

Always 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:

 

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.5

Installing or removing wheel guard

WARNING:

 

When using a depressed center 

wheel, flap disc, flex wheel 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.

Summary of Contents for GA048G

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Cordless Angle Grinder GA048G GA049G GA050G GA051G ENGLISH Original instructions Read before use ...

Page 2: ...ridges and chargers listed above Use of any other battery cartridges and chargers may cause injury and or fire Recommended cord connected power source Portable power pack PDC01 PDC1200 The cord connected power source s listed above may not be available depending on your region of residence Before using the cord connected power source read instruction and cautionary markings on them Symbols The fol...

Page 3: ...king account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time WARNING Grinding thin sheets of metal or other easily vibrating structures with a large surface can result in a total noise emission much higher up to 15 dB than the declared noise emission values Set heavy flexible damping mats or such to tho...

Page 4: ...ldren and bystanders away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control Electrical safety 1 Power tool plugs must match the outlet Never modify the plug in any way Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed grounded power tools Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock 2 Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes radia...

Page 5: ...ents are caused by poorly maintained power tools 6 Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control 7 Use the power tool accessories and tool bits etc in accordance with these instructions tak ing into account the working conditions and the work to be performed Use of the power tool for operations differ...

Page 6: ...from work area Anyone entering the work area must wear personal protective equipment Fragments of workpiece or of a broken accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate area of operation 11 Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring Contact with a live wire will also make exposed metal parts of th...

Page 7: ... the cut off wheel from the cut while the wheel is in motion otherwise kickback may occur Investigate and take corrective action to eliminate the cause of wheel binding 4 Do not restart the cutting operation in the workpiece Let the wheel reach full speed and carefully re enter the cut The wheel may bind walk up or kickback if the power tool is restarted in the workpiece 5 Support panels or any ov...

Page 8: ...r failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury Important safety instructions for battery cartridge 1 Before using battery cartridge read all instruc tions and cautionary markings on 1 battery charger 2 battery and 3 product using battery 2 Do not disassemble or tamper with the battery cartridge It may result in a fire excessive heat or expl...

Page 9: ...vice life 3 Charge the battery cartridge with room tem perature at 10 C 40 C 50 F 104 F Let a hot battery cartridge cool down before charging it 4 When not using the battery cartridge remove it from the tool or the charger 5 Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use it for a long period more than six months FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION WARNING Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the ba...

Page 10: ...ol on to restart Overheat protection When the tool battery is overheated the tool stops automatically Let the tool cool down before turning the tool on again Overdischarge protection When the battery capacity is not enough the tool stops automatically In this case remove the battery from the tool and charge the battery Releasing protection lock When the protection system works repeatedly the tool ...

Page 11: ...tions where the wheel or accessory may be at risk to be bound In the situation the tool is automatically shut off to prevent further rotation of the spindle it does not prevent kickback To restart the tool switch off the tool first remove the cause of sudden drop in the rotation speed and then turn the tool on Soft start feature Soft start feature reduces starting reaction Electric brake Electric ...

Page 12: ...traight 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 2 1 A C C Fig 8 1 Wheel guard 2 Hole To remove wheel...

Page 13: ...en use the lock nut wrench and securely tighten clockwise 1 2 Fig 11 1 Lock nut wrench 2 Shaft lock To remove the wheel follow the installation procedure in reverse Installing or removing flex wheel Optional accessory WARNING Always use supplied guard when flex wheel is on the tool Wheel can shatter during use and guard helps to reduce chances of personal injury 1 2 3 4 Fig 12 1 Lock nut 2 Flex wh...

Page 14: ...cessory Only for tools with M14 spindle thread Mount inner flange abrasive wheel and Ezynut onto the spindle so that Makita Logo on Ezynut faces outside 1 2 4 3 Fig 15 1 Ezynut 2 Abrasive wheel 3 Inner flange 4 Spindle Press shaft lock firmly and tighten Ezynut by turning the abrasive wheel clockwise as far as it turns 1 Fig 16 1 Shaft lock To loosen the Ezynut turn the outside ring of Ezynut coun...

Page 15: ...t and the inner flange varies by wheel type and thickness Refer to the following figures For 100 mm 4 model When installing the abrasive cut off wheel 16 mm 5 8 16 mm 5 8 1 1 4 4 2 3 Fig 20 1 Lock nut 2 Abrasive cut off wheel Thinner than 4 mm 5 32 3 Abrasive cut off wheel 4 mm 5 32 or thicker 4 Inner flange When installing the diamond wheel 1 1 4 4 2 3 Fig 21 1 Lock nut 2 Diamond wheel Thinner th...

Page 16: ...sh onto spindle and tighten with the wrenches 1 Fig 25 1 Wire wheel brush Installing hole cutter Optional accessory Place the tool upside down to allow easy access to the spindle Remove any accessories on the spindle Thread the hole cut ter onto the spindle and tighten it with the supplied wrench 1 Fig 26 1 Hole cutter Installing dust collecting wheel guard for grinding Only for model GA049G GA050...

Page 17: ...injury CAUTION Never switch on the tool when it is in contact with the workpiece it may cause an injury to operator CAUTION Always wear safety goggles or a face shield during operation CAUTION After operation always switch off the tool and wait until the wheel has come to a complete stop before putting the tool down CAUTION ALWAYS hold the tool firmly with one hand on housing and the other on the ...

Page 18: ... and break causing serious per sonal injury WARNING A diamond wheel shall be oper ated perpendicular to the material being cut Usage example operation with abrasive cut off wheel Fig 31 Usage example operation with diamond wheel Fig 32 Operation with wire cup brush Optional accessory CAUTION Check operation of wire cup brush by running tool with no load insuring that no one is in front of or in li...

Page 19: ...r alcohol or the like Discoloration deformation or cracks may result To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY repairs any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers always using Makita replacement parts Air vent cleaning The tool and its air vents have to be kept clean Regularly clean the tool s air vents or whenever the vents start to bec...

Page 20: ...ard or grinding wheel guard with a wheel type wire brush with a thick ness greater than the maximum thickness as specified in SPECIFICATIONS the wires may catch on the guard leading to breaking of wires Use of dust collecting wheel guards for cutting off and facial operations in concrete or masonry reduces a risk of exposure to dust When using dual purpose combined grinding and cutting off abrasiv...

Page 21: ...the clip on cutting wheel guard attachment NOTE 3 Only for model GA048G GA049G GA050G For more details refer to each instruction manual of the guard NOTE 4 Only for model GA049G GA050G For more details refer to each instruction manual of the guard OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CAUTION These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual The use of any othe...

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