Makita GA7020Y Instruction Manual Download Page 9

Grinding and sanding operation 

ALWAYS hold the tool firmly with one hand on rear 
handle and the other on the side handle. Turn the tool on 
and then apply the wheel or disc to the workpiece. 
In general, keep the edge of the wheel or disc at an angle 
of about 15 degrees to the workpiece surface. 
During the break-in period with a new wheel, do not work 
the grinder in the B direction or it will cut into the 
workpiece. Once the edge of the wheel has been 
rounded off by use, the wheel may be worked in both A 
and B direction. 

A

B

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Operation with wire cup brush (optional 
accessory) 

 

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 
potential for injury from contact with broken brush 
wires. 

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Unplug tool and place it upside down allowing easy 
access to spindle. Remove any accessories on spindle. 
Mount wire cup brush onto spindle and tighten with 
supplied 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) 

 

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 broken wires. 

• 

ALWAYS use guard with wire wheel brushes, 
assuring diameter of wheel fits inside guard. Wheel 
can shatter during use and guard helps to reduce 
chances of personal injury. 

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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. 

Operation with abrasive cut-off / diamond 
wheel (optional accessory) 

 

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.   
Overstressing the wheel increases the loading and 
susceptibility to twisting or binding of the wheel in 
the cut and the possibility of kickback, wheel 
breakage and overheating 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 daimond wheel shall be operated perpendicular 
to the material being cut. 

Mount the inner flange onto the spindle. Fit the 
wheel/disc on the inner flange and screw the lock nut 
onto the spindle. 

1. Wire wheel 

brush 

1. Wire cup brush

Summary of Contents for GA7020Y

Page 1: ...1 ENGLISH Original instructions INSTRUCTION MANUAL DOUBLE INSULATION IMPORTANT Read Before Using Angle Grinder GA7020 GA7020S GA7020Y GA9020 GA9020S 010853 ...

Page 2: ...e used from sockets without earth wire GEA005 3 General Power Tool Safety Warnings WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury Save all warnings and instructions for future reference The term power tool in the warnings refers to your mains operated corded power tool or battery operated...

Page 3: ... dangerous and must be repaired 20 Disconnect the plug from the power source and or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing power tools Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally 21 Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or the...

Page 4: ...trol the cord may be cut or snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning accessory 12 Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come to a complete stop The spinning accessory may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your control 13 Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could snag your clothing ...

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

Page 6: ...cs must not be subjected to any lateral pressure SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product gained from repeated use replace strict adherence to safety rules for the subject product MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction manual may cause serious personal injury FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION CAUTION Always be sure that the tool is switch...

Page 7: ...enter wheel multi disc wire wheel brush abrasive cut off wheel diamond wheel WARNING When using a depressed center grinding wheel Multi 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 When using an abrasive cut off diamond wheel be sure to use only the special wheel guard designed for use with cut...

Page 8: ...n the rubber pad and screw the lock nut onto the spindle To tighten the lock nut press the shaft lock firmly so that the spindle cannot revolve then use the lock nut wrench and securely tighten clockwise To remove the disc follow the installation procedure in reverse OPERATION WARNING It should never be necessary to force the tool The weight of the tool applies adequate pressure Forcing and excess...

Page 9: ...with broken wires ALWAYS use guard with wire wheel brushes assuring diameter of wheel fits inside guard Wheel can shatter during use and guard helps to reduce chances of personal injury 1 010949 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 a...

Page 10: ...an and free to slip in the holders Both carbon brushes should be replaced at the same time Use only identical carbon brushes Use a screwdriver to remove the brush holder caps Take out the worn carbon brushes insert the new ones and secure the brush holder caps 1 2 006745 To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY repairs any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized ...

Page 11: ...ner flange Super flange Inner flange 102 Australia and New Zealand only Depressed center grinding wheel Multi disc Lock nut Ezynut 1 Abrasive cut off wheel Diamond wheel Outer flange 78 Australia and New Zealand only 2 Rubber pad Abrasive disc Wire wheel brush Wire cup brush Lock nut wrench Sanding lock nut Inner flange Super flange Inner flange 78 Australia and New Zealand only Wheel guard for Ab...

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