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Safety Warnings Specific for Grinding and Abrasive 
Cutting-Off Operations: 

a) 

Use only wheel types that are recommended

for your power tool and the specific guard
designed for the selected wheel.

 Wheels for

which the power tool was not designed cannot be
adequately guarded and are unsafe. 
b) 

The grinding surface of centre depressed

wheels must be mounted below the plane of
the guard lip.

 An improperly mounted wheel that

projects through the plane of the guard lip cannot
be adequately protected. 
c) 

The guard must be securely attached to the

power tool and positioned for maximum safety,
so the least amount of wheel is exposed
towards the operator.

 The guard helps to protect

the operator from broken wheel fragments,
accidental contact with wheel and sparks that
could ignite clothing. 
d) 

Wheels must be used only for recommended 

applications. For example: do not grind with
the side of cut-off wheel.

 Abrasive cut-off wheels 

are intended for peripheral grinding, side forces
applied to these wheels may cause them to shatter.
e) 

Always use undamaged wheel flanges that

are of correct size and shape for your selected
wheel.

 Proper wheel flanges support the wheel

thus reducing the possibility of wheel breakage.
Flanges for cut-off wheels may be different from
grinding wheel flanges. 
f) 

Do not use worn down wheels from larger

power tools.

 Wheel intended for larger power tool

is not suitable for the higher speed of a smaller
tool and may burst. 

Additional Safety Warnings Specific for Abrasive 
Cutting-Off Operations: 

a) 

Do not “jam” the cut-off 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 or wheel breakage. 
b) 

Do not position your body in line with and

behind the rotating wheel.

 When the wheel, at

the point of operation, is moving away from your
body, the possible kickback may propel the
spinning wheel and the power tool directly at you. 
c) 

When wheel is binding or when interrupting a

cut for any reason, switch off the power tool and
hold the power tool motionless until the wheel
comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to
remove 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.

d) 

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.
e) 

Support panels or any oversized workpiece

to minimize the risk of wheel pinching and
kickback.

 Large workpieces tend to sag under

their own weight. Supports must be placed under
the workpiece near the line of cut and near the
edge of the workpiece on both sides of the wheel. 
f) 

Use extra caution when making a “pocket

cut” into existing walls or other blind areas.

The protruding wheel may cut gas or water pipes,
electrical wiring or objects that can cause kickback.

Safety Warnings Specific for Sanding Operations: 

a) 

Do not use excessively oversized sanding

disc paper. Follow manufacturers
recommendations, when selecting sanding
paper.

 Larger sanding paper extending beyond

the sanding pad presents a laceration hazard and
may cause snagging, tearing of the disc or
kickback. 

Safety Warnings Specific for Wire Brushing 
Operations: 

a) 

Be aware that wire bristles are thrown by the

brush even during ordinary operation. Do not
overstress the wires by applying excessive
load to the brush.

 The wire bristles can easily

penetrate light clothing and/or skin. 
b) 

If the use of a guard is recommended for

wire brushing, do not allow interference of the
wire wheel or brush with the guard.

 Wire wheel

or brush may expand in diameter due to work load
and centrifugal forces. 

Additional Safety Warnings: 

16. 

When using depressed centre grinding
wheels, be sure to use only fiberglass-
reinforced wheels. 

17. 

NEVER USE Stone Cup type wheels with this
grinder.

 This grinder is not designed for these

types of wheels and the use of such a product
may result in serious personal injury. 

18. 

Be careful not to damage the spindle, the
flange (especially the installing surface) or the
lock nut. Damage to these parts could result
in wheel breakage. 

19. 

Make sure the wheel is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on. 

20. 

Before using the tool on an actual workpiece,
let it run for a while. Watch for vibration or
wobbling that could indicate poor installation
or a poorly balanced wheel.

21. 

Use the specified surface of the wheel to
perform the grinding.

Summary of Contents for XAG04

Page 1: ...1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL IMPORTANT Read Before Using Cordless Angle Grinder XAG03 XAG04 015078 ...

Page 2: ...ch 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 5 Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded 6 Do not expose power tools to r...

Page 3: ...e work to be performed Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation Battery tool use and care 24 Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack 25 Use power tools only with specifically designated battery pac...

Page 4: ...your control 12 Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could snag your clothing pulling the accessory into your body 13 Regularly clean the power tool s air vents The motor s fan will draw the dust inside the housing and excessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical hazards 14 Do not operate the power tool near flamma...

Page 5: ... 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 d 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 e Support panels or any ov...

Page 6: ...1 Before using battery cartridge read all instructions and cautionary markings on 1 battery charger 2 battery and 3 product using battery 2 Do not disassemble battery cartridge 3 If operating time has become excessively shorter stop operating immediately It may result in a risk of overheating possible burns and even an explosion 4 If electrolyte gets into your eyes rinse them out with clear water ...

Page 7: ...y If the cartridge does not slide in easily it is not being inserted correctly Switch action CAUTION Before installing the battery cartridge into the tool always check to see that the slide switch actuates properly and returns to the OFF position when the rear of the slide switch is depressed Switch can be locked in ON position for ease of operator comfort during extended use Apply caution when lo...

Page 8: ...the tool is overheated the tool stops automatically and the battery indicator shows following state In this situation let the tool cool before turning the tool on again Battery indicator Tool is overheated On Off Blinking 015140 Releasing protection lock When the protection system works repeatedly the tool is locked and the battery indicator shows the following state Protection lock works Battery ...

Page 9: ...installation procedure in reverse For tool with locking screw type wheel guard 1 2 3 015303 Mount the wheel guard with the protrusions on the wheel guard band aligned with the notches on the bearing box Then rotate the wheel guard around 180 ゚ counterclockwise Be sure to tighten the screw securely To remove wheel guard follow the installation procedure in reverse Installing or removing depressed c...

Page 10: ...cause loss of control and kickback NEVER use tool with wood cutting blades and other sawblades Such blades when used on a grinder frequently kick and cause loss of control leading to personal injury CAUTION Never switch on the tool when it is in contact with the workpiece it may cause an injury to operator Always wear safety goggles or a face shield during operation After operation always switch o...

Page 11: ...eel 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 th...

Page 12: ...ter during use and guard helps to reduce chances of personal injury 1 015094 Remove the battery cartridge from the 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 break...

Page 13: ...eel brush A diamond wheel and cut off wheel are also available and should only be used with the appropriate optional guard for cutoff wheels If you decide to use your Makita grinder with approved accessories which you purchase from your Makita distributor or factory service center be sure to obtain and use all necessary fasteners and guards as recommended in this manual Your failure to do so could...

Page 14: ...isc Lock nut 5 8 45 Lock nut 5 8 45 Abrasive disc Wire wheel brush Rubber pad 100 Rubber pad 115 Sanding lock nut 5 8 48 Sanding lock nut 5 8 48 Wire cup brush Lock nut wrench 28 Lock nut wrench 28 Abrasive cut off wheel Diamond wheel Wheel Guard for cut off wheel 015302 NOTE Some items in the list may be included in the tool package as standard accessories They may differ from country to country ...

Page 15: ...GES FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMER APPLIES BOTH DURING AND AFTER THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY MAKITA DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE AFTER THE ONE YEAR TERM OF THIS WARRANTY This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to stat...

Page 16: ... silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particl...

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