Makita XWL01, Instruction Manual

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Turn the lever counterclockwise. Move the guide plate
to the desired angle and fully tighten the lever.
1 2
► 1. Guide plate 2. Lever
NOTE:
The scale on the guide plate is only a rough
indication. For more accurate angle, use a protractor
or triangle ruler. Keep the handle down so that the
cut-off wheel extends into the base. At the same time,
adjust the angle between the guide plate and the cut-
off wheel with a protractor or triangle ruler.
Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric wheel brake. If the
tool consistently fails to quickly stop the cut-off wheel
after the switch trigger is released, have the tool ser-
viced at a Makita service center.
CAUTION:
The wheel brake system is not a
substitute for the safety guard. Never use tool
without a functioning safety guard. An unguarded
cut-off wheel may result in serious personal injury.
Electronic function
The tools equipped with electronic function are easy to
operate because of the following feature(s).
Soft start feature
Soft start because of suppressed starting shock.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before working on the tool. Failure to switch off and
remove the battery cartridge may result in serious
personal injury.
Removing or installing cut-off wheel
CAUTION:
Be sure to tighten the toolless
clamp securely. Insufficient tightening may result in
severe injury.
CAUTION:
Always use only the proper inner
and outer flanges which are provided with the
tool.
CAUTION:
Always lower the safety guard
after replacing the cut-off wheel.
CAUTION:
Wear gloves when handling
wheels.
Raise the safety guard. Turn the toolless clamp coun-
terclockwise while holding down the shaft lock. Then
remove the toolless clamp, outer flange and cut-off
wheel. When removing the cut-off wheel, do not remove
the inner flange as well as the ring and O-ring.
1
2
► 1. Shaft lock 2. Toolless clamp
1
3
4
2
6
5
►
1.
Inner flange
2.
Ring
3.
O-ring
4.
Cut-off wheel
5. Outer flange 6. Toolless clamp
To install the cut-off wheel, follow the removal proce-
dures in reverse. Make sure to fit the hole of cut-off
wheel to the ring and return the safety guard.