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NOTE
○
Do not tighten the collet chuck by inserting a shaft
thinner than the regular shaft diameter (1/4" (6.35mm))
in the chuck or in an empty condition. This practice
will damage the collet chuck.
○
When using a shaft (3 mm), switch to a collet chuck
for 3 mm shaft (sold separately).
○
When installing a wheel with shaft, tighten the collet
chuck after applying a small quantity of spindle oil (or
sewing machine oil) to the tapered portion indicated
in Fig. 7.
3. Using the side handle (Fig. 9, 10) (sold separately)
Attach the side handle to the machine as follows.
(1) Remove the front cover.
Detach the protrusion on the interior of the front cover
from the hollow in the main unit and pull to remove.
If the protrusion is di
ffi
cult to detach, use a
fl
at-head
screwdriver or similar tool.
Fig. 9
Interior protrusions
(2 locations)
Flat-head
screwdriver
(2) Loosen the side handle grip and insert the side handle
to the nose bracket part of the machine from the
fl
ange
part of the side handle sleeve.
(3) Set the side handle to a position that is suited to the
operation and then securely tighten the side handle
grip.
Fig. 10
Side handle
Flange part
Tighten
Loosen
Side handle
grip
Side handle sleeve
Nose bracket
OPERATION
WARNING
●
Wear eye protection when operating this tool.
●
Keep your hands, face and other body parts away
from the wheel and any other rotating parts, while
operating the tool.
CAUTION
To extend the lifetime, the lithium-ion battery
equips with the protection function to stop the
output. Therefore, if the tool is overloaded, the
motor may stop. However, this is not the trouble
but the result of protection function. In this
case, release the switch of tool and eliminate the
causes of overloading.
NOTE
○
To prevent injuries, this product has a function that
prevents unexpected motor rotation when the battery
is inserted. The motor will not run if the battery is
inserter while the switch is still ON. After installing the
battery, turn the switch o
ff
and then back on again.
○
The GP18DA and GP18DB models are equipped with
a protection function that will shut down the tool in the
event of an overload.
Should the tool shut down due to an overload, turn the
power o
ff
and then turn it back on again.
An overload that stops tool operation and lasts more
than 10 seconds may not be released by turning the
power o
ff
and on. Should this happen, remove the
battery from the tool and reinstall it before turning on
the power switch.
1. Switch
operation
<GP18DA> (Fig. 11)
Turn the grinder “ON”
While holding the grinder
fi
rmly, slide the switch to
the “ON” position with one
fi
nger to turn on the tool.
Releasing the switch will turn o
ff
the tool.
For continued operation, slide the switch to the “ON”
position and press down the “ON” position of the
switch to lock it in place.
Turn the grinder “OFF”
Press the “OFF” position of the switch to release the
lock and turn the grinder o
ff
.
ON
OFF
LOCK
Switch
Fig. 11
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