Makita GA5041, Instruction Manual

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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. 18)
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.
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100 mm (4") model
115 mm (4-1/2") / 125 mm (5") / 150 mm (6") model
Abrasive cut-off wheel Diamond wheel
Abrasive cut-off wheel Diamond wheel
16 mm (5/8")
Thickness: 4 mm (5/32") or more 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 Thickness: Less than 4 mm (5/32") Thickness: 4 mm (5/32") or more
16 mm (5/8")
20 mm (13/16") 20 mm (13/16")
1. Lock nut 2. Abrasive cut-off wheel 3. Inner flange 4. Diamond wheel
22.23 mm (7/8") 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")