Makita GA5040X1 Makita GA5040X1 Instruction Manual - Page 11

1. Wire cup brush 1 012743 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 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. 1. Wire wheel 1 brush 012744 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. MAINTENANCE CAUTION: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. • Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks may result. 1 1. Exhaust vent 2. Inhalation vent 2 012732 The tool and its air vents have to be kept clean. Regularly clean the tool's air vents or whenever the vents start to become obstructed. To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other maintenance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES CAUTION: • These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this manual. The use of any other accessories or attachments might present a risk of injury to persons. Only use accessory or attachment for its stated purpose. • Your tool is supplied with a guard for use with a depressed center wheel, multi-disc and wire wheel brush. A cut-off wheel can also be used with an optional guard. 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 result in personal injury to you and others. If you need any assistance for more details regarding these accessories, ask your local Makita Service Center. • Dust cover attachment 11