Cordless Angle Grinder Meuleuse d'Angle sans Fil Esmeriladora Angular Inalámbrica

72 Pages·2017·13.75 MB·French

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTION
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Cordless Angle Grinder
Meuleuse d’Angle sans Fil
Esmeriladora Angular
Inalámbrica
DGA411, DGA412, DGA413, DGA414
DGA461, DGA462, DGA463, DGA464
DGA511, DGA512, DGA513, DGA514
IMPORTANT: Read Before Using.
IMPORTANT : Lire avant usage.
IMPORTANTE: Lea antes de usar.
ENGLISH (Original instructions)
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: DGA411 DGA412 DGA413 DGA414
Wheel diameter 100 mm (4″)
Max. wheel thickness 6.4 mm (1/4″)
Spindle thread M10 x 1.25
Rated speed (n) 8,500 /min
Overall length 382 mm (15″)
Rated voltage D.C. 18 V
Net weight 2.2 - 2.8 kg (4.8 - 6.1 lbs) 2.2 - 2.8 kg 2.2 - 2.8 kg
(4.9 - 6.2 lbs) (4.9 - 6.3 lbs)
Electric brake -
Wireless activation function - -
Model: DGA461 DGA462 DGA463 DGA464
Wheel diameter 115 mm (4-1/2″)
Max. wheel thickness 6.4 mm (1/4″)
Spindle thread 15.88 mm (5/8″)
Rated speed (n) 8,500 /min
Overall length 382 mm (15″)
Rated voltage D.C. 18 V
Net weight 2.3 - 3.0 kg (5.1 - 6.6 lbs) 2.3 - 3.0 kg 2.3 - 3.0 kg
(5.1 - 6.7 lbs) (5.2 - 6.7 lbs)
Electric brake -
Wireless activation function - -
Model: DGA511 DGA512 DGA513 DGA514
Wheel diameter 125 mm (5″)
Max. wheel thickness 6.4 mm (1/4″)
Spindle thread 15.88 mm (5/8″)
Rated speed (n) 8,500 /min
Overall length 382 mm (15″)
Rated voltage D.C. 18 V
Net weight 2.3 - 3.0 kg 2.3 - 3.0 kg 2.4 - 3.0 kg (5.2 - 6.7 lbs)
(5.1 - 6.6 lbs) (5.2 - 6.6 lbs)
Electric brake -
Wireless activation function - -
• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change
without notice.
• Specifications may differ from country to country.
• The weight may differ depending on the attachment(s), including the battery cartridge. The lightest and heavi-
est combination, according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2014, are shown in the table.
Applicable battery cartridge
BL1815N / BL1820B / BL1830 / BL1830B / BL1840B / BL1850B / BL1860B
• Some of the battery cartridges listed above may not be available depending on your region of residence.
WARNING: Only use the battery cartridges listed above. Use of any other battery cartridges may cause
injury and/or fire.
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2. Use personal protective equipment. Always
SAFETY WARNINGS
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
General power tool safety warnings
will reduce personal injuries.
3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instruc- switch is in the off-position before connecting
tions, illustrations and specifications provided with this to power source and/or BATTERY pack, pick-
power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below ing up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools
may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. with your finger on the switch or energising power
tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
Save all warnings and instruc- 4. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
tions for future reference.
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your result in personal injury.
mains-operated (corded) power tool or BATTERY-
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
operated (cordless) power tool.
balance at all times. This enables better control
Work area safety of the power tool in unexpected situations.
1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or 6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
dark areas invite accidents. jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo- away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewel-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable lery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks 7. If devices are provided for the connection of
which may ignite the dust or fumes. dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
3. Keep children and bystanders away while these are connected and properly used. Use of
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
you to lose control. 8. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use
Electrical Safety of tools allow you to become complacent and
ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can
1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power 9. Always wear protective goggles to protect your
tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will eyes from injury when using power tools.The
reduce risk of electric shock. goggles must comply with ANSI Z87.1 in the USA.
It is an employer's responsibility to enforce
2. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
the use of appropriate safety protective equip-
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
ments by the tool operators and by other per-
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of elec-
sons in the immediate working area.
tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con- Power tool use and care
ditions. Water entering a power tool will increase 1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
the risk of electric shock. power tool for your application. The correct
4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for power tool will do the job better and safer at the
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. rate for which it was designed.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges 2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot
increase the risk of electric shock. be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an must be repaired.
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord 3. Disconnect the plug from the power source
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. and/or remove the BATTERY pack, if detach-
6. If operating a power tool in a damp location is able, from the power tool before making any
unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit inter- adjustments, changing accessories, or stor-
rupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI ing power tools. Such preventive safety mea-
reduces the risk of electric shock. sures reduce the risk of starting the power tool
accidentally.
7. Power tools can produce electromagnetic fields
(EMF) that are not harmful to the user. However, 4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-
users of pacemakers and other similar medical dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
devices should contact the maker of their device and/ the power tool or these instructions to operate
or doctor for advice before operating this power tool. the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
Personal Safety
5. Maintain power tools and accessories. Check
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
common sense when operating a power tool. breakage of parts and any other condition that
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or may affect the power tool’s operation. If dam-
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or med- aged, have the power tool repaired before use.
ication. A moment of inattention while operating Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools may result in serious personal injury. power tools.
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6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly Cordless grinder safety warnings
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
Safety Warnings Common for Grinding, Sanding,
7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits Wire Brushing, or Abrasive Cutting-Off Operations:
etc. in accordance with these instructions, tak-
1. This power tool is intended to function as a
ing into account the working conditions and
grinder, sander, wire brush or cut-off tool. Read
the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations
for operations different from those intended could
and specifications provided with this power tool.
result in a hazardous situation.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may
8. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery
2. Operations such as polishing are not rec-
handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for
ommended to be performed with this power
safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected
tool. Operations for which the power tool was not
situations.
designed may create a hazard and cause per-
9. When using the tool, do not wear cloth work sonal injury.
gloves which may be entangled. The entangle-
3. Do not use accessories which are not specifi-
ment of cloth work gloves in the moving parts may
cally designed and recommended by the tool
result in personal injury.
manufacturer. Just because the accessory can
BATTERY tool use and care be attached to your power tool, it does not assure
1. Recharge only with the charger specified by safe operation.
the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for 4. The rated speed of the accessory must be at
one type of BATTERY pack may create a risk of least equal to the maximum speed marked on
fire when used with another BATTERY pack. the power tool. Accessories running faster than
2. Use power tools only with specifically des- their rated speed can break and fly apart.
ignated BATTERY packs. Use of any other 5. The outside diameter and the thickness of your
BATTERY packs may create a risk of injury and accessory must be within the capacity rating
fire. of your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories
3. When BATTERY pack is not in use, keep it cannot be adequately guarded or controlled.
away from other metal objects, like paper 6. Threaded mounting of accessories must match
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small the grinder spindle thread. For accessories
metal objects, that can make a connection mounted by flanges, the arbour hole of the
from one terminal to another. Shorting the accessory must fit the locating diameter of the
BATTERY terminals together may cause burns or flange. Accessories that do not match the mounting
a fire. hardware of the power tool will run out of balance,
4. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be vibrate excessively and may cause loss of control.
ejected from the BATTERY; avoid contact. If 7. Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each
contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. use inspect the accessory such as abrasive
If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek med- wheels for chips and cracks, backing pad for
ical help. Liquid ejected from the BATTERY may cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush for loose
cause irritation or burns. or cracked wires. If power tool or accessory
5. Do not use a BATTERY pack or tool that is is dropped, inspect for damage or install an
damaged or modified. Damaged or modified undamaged accessory. After inspecting and
batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour installing an accessory, position yourself and
resulting in fire, EXPLOSION or risk of injury. bystanders away from the plane of the rotating
6. Do not expose a BATTERY pack or tool to fire accessory and run the power tool at maximum
or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or no-load speed for one minute. Damaged acces-
temperature above 130 °C may cause explosion. sories will normally break apart during this test time.
7. Follow all charging instructions and do not 8. Wear personal protective equipment.
charge the BATTERY pack or tool outside the Depending on application, use face shield,
temperature range specified in the instruc- safety goggles or safety glasses. As appro-
tions. Charging improperly or at temperatures priate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors,
outside the specified range may damage the gloves and workshop apron capable of stop-
BATTERY and increase the risk of fire. ping small abrasive or workpiece fragments.
The eye protection must be capable of stopping
Service
flying debris generated by various operations.
1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified The dust mask or respirator must be capable of
repair person using only identical replacement filtrating particles generated by your operation.
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise may
tool is maintained. cause hearing loss.
2. Never service damaged BATTERY packs. 9. Keep bystanders a safe distance away from
Service of BATTERY packs should only be per- work area. Anyone entering the work area
formed by the manufacturer or authorized service must wear personal protective equipment.
providers. Fragments of workpiece or of a broken accessory
3. Follow instruction for lubricating and chang- may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate
ing accessories. area of operation.
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10. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping Safety Warnings Specific for Grinding and Abrasive
surfaces only, when performing an operation Cutting-Off Operations:
where the cutting tool may contact hidden 1. Use only wheel types that are recommended
wiring. Contact with a "live" wire will also make for your power tool and the specific guard
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and designed for the selected wheel. Wheels for
could give the operator an electric shock. which the power tool was not designed cannot be
11. Never lay the power tool down until the acces- adequately guarded and are unsafe.
sory has come to a complete stop. The spinning 2. The grinding surface of centre depressed
accessory may grab the surface and pull the wheels must be mounted below the plane of
power tool out of your control. the guard lip. An improperly mounted wheel that
12. Do not run the power tool while carrying it at projects through the plane of the guard lip cannot
your side. Accidental contact with the spinning be adequately protected.
accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the 3. The guard must be securely attached to the
accessory into your body. power tool and positioned for maximum safety,
13. Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The so the least amount of wheel is exposed towards
motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing the operator. The guard helps to protect the opera-
and excessive accumulation of powdered metal tor from broken wheel fragments, accidental contact
may cause electrical hazards. with wheel and sparks that could ignite clothing.
14. Do not operate the power tool near flammable 4. Wheels must be used only for recommended
materials. Sparks could ignite these materials. applications. For example: do not grind with the
15. Do not use accessories that require liquid side of cut-off wheel. Abrasive cut-off wheels are
coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants intended for peripheral grinding, side forces applied
may result in electrocution or shock. to these wheels may cause them to shatter.
Kickback and Related Warnings 5. Always use undamaged wheel flanges that are
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged of correct size and shape for your selected
rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or any other acces- wheel. Proper wheel flanges support the wheel
sory. Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the thus reducing the possibility of wheel breakage.
rotating accessory which in turn causes the uncon- Flanges for cut-off wheels may be different from
trolled power tool to be forced in the direction opposite grinding wheel flanges.
of the accessory’s rotation at the point of the binding. 6. Do not use worn down wheels from larger
For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or power tools. Wheel intended for larger power tool
pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel that is is not suitable for the higher speed of a smaller
entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface of tool and may burst.
the material causing the wheel to climb out or kick out. Additional Safety Warnings Specific for Abrasive
The wheel may either jump toward or away from the Cutting-Off Operations:
operator, depending on direction of the wheel’s move- 1. Do not “jam“ the cut-off wheel or apply exces-
ment at the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels may also
sive pressure. Do not attempt to make an
break under these conditions. excessive depth of cut. Overstressing the wheel
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or increases the loading and susceptibility to twisting
incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be or binding of the wheel in the cut and the possibil-
avoided by taking proper precautions as given below. ity of kickback or wheel breakage.
1. Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and 2. Do not position your body in line with and
position your body and arm to allow you to behind the rotating wheel. When the wheel, at
resist kickback forces. Always use auxiliary the point of operation, is moving away from your
handle, if provided, for maximum control over body, the possible kickback may propel the spin-
kickback or torque reaction during start-up. ning wheel and the power tool directly at you.
The operator can control torque reactions or kick-
3. When wheel is binding or when interrupting
back forces, if proper precautions are taken.
a cut for any reason, switch off the power
2. Never place your hand near the rotating acces- tool and hold the power tool motionless until
sory. Accessory may kickback over your hand. the wheel comes to a complete stop. Never
3. Do not position your body in the area where attempt to remove the cut-off wheel from the
power tool will move if kickback occurs. cut while the wheel is in motion otherwise
Kickback will propel the tool in direction opposite kickback may occur. Investigate and take correc-
to the wheel’s movement at the point of snagging. tive action to eliminate the cause of wheel binding.
4. Use special care when working corners, sharp 4. Do not restart the cutting operation in the
edges etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the workpiece. Let the wheel reach full speed and
accessory. Corners, sharp edges or bouncing carefully re-enter the cut. The wheel may bind,
have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory walk up or kickback if the power tool is restarted in
and cause loss of control or kickback. the workpiece.
5. Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade 5. Support panels or any oversized workpiece to
or toothed saw blade. Such blades create fre- minimize the risk of wheel pinching and kick-
quent kickback and loss of control. back. 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.
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6. Use extra caution when making a “pocket cut” 16. Do not use the tool on any materials contain-
into existing walls or other blind areas. The ing asbestos.
protruding wheel may cut gas or water pipes, elec- 17. When use cut-off wheel, always work with
trical wiring or objects that can cause kickback. the dust collecting wheel guard required by
Safety Warnings Specific for Sanding Operations: domestic regulation.
1. Do not use excessively oversized sanding 18. Cutting discs must not be subjected to any
disc paper. Follow manufacturers recommen- lateral pressure.
dations, when selecting sanding paper. Larger 19. Do not use cloth work gloves during operation.
sanding paper extending beyond the sanding Fibers from cloth gloves may enter the tool, which
pad presents a laceration hazard and may cause causes tool breakage.
snagging, tearing of the disc or kickback.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Safety Warnings Specific for Wire Brushing Operations:
1. Be aware that wire bristles are thrown by the WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiarity
brush even during ordinary operation. Do not with product (gained from repeated use) replace
overstress the wires by applying excessive strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
load to the brush. The wire bristles can easily product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety
penetrate light clothing and/or skin. rules stated in this instruction manual may cause
2. If the use of a guard is recommended for wire serious personal injury.
brushing, do not allow any interference of the
wire wheel or brush with the guard. Wire wheel Symbols
or brush may expand in diameter due to work load
and centrifugal forces.
The followings show the symbols used for tool.
Additional Safety Warnings:
1. When using depressed centre grinding wheels, volts
be sure to use only fiberglass-reinforced wheels.
2. NEVER USE Stone Cup type wheels with this direct current
grinder. This grinder is not designed for these
types of wheels and the use of such a product
may result in serious personal injury. rated speed
3. Be careful not to damage the spindle, the
flange (especially the installing surface) or the
revolutions or reciprocation per minute
lock nut. Damage to these parts could result in
wheel breakage.
4. Make sure the wheel is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on. Important safety instructions for
5. Before using the tool on an actual workpiece, battery cartridge
let it run for a while. Watch for vibration or
wobbling that could indicate poor installation 1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
or a poorly balanced wheel. tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
6. Use the specified surface of the wheel to per- charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
form the grinding. 2. Do not disassemble battery cartridge.
7. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool 3. If operating time has become excessively
only when hand-held. shorter, stop operating immediately. It may
8. Do not touch the workpiece immediately after result in a risk of overheating, possible burns
operation; it may be extremely hot and could and even an explosion.
burn your skin. 4. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them
9. Observe the instructions of the manufacturer out with clear water and seek medical atten-
for correct mounting and use of wheels. tion right away. It may result in loss of your
Handle and store wheels with care. eyesight.
10. Do not use separate reducing bushings or 5. Do not short the battery cartridge:
adaptors to adapt large hole abrasive wheels. (1) Do not touch the terminals with any con-
11. Use only flanges specified for this tool. ductive material.
12. For tools intended to be fitted with threaded (2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-
hole wheel, ensure that the thread in the wheel tainer with other metal objects such as
is long enough to accept the spindle length. nails, coins, etc.
13. Check that the workpiece is properly (3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water
supported. or rain.
14. Pay attention that the wheel continues to A battery short can cause a large current
rotate after the tool is switched off. flow, overheating, possible burns and even a
15. If working place is extremely hot and humid, breakdown.
or badly polluted by conductive dust, use a 6. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in
short-circuit breaker (30 mA) to assure opera- locations where the temperature may reach or
tor safety. exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
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7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if 6. Do not operate the wireless unit in places
it is severely damaged or is completely worn where medical instruments, such as heart
out. The battery cartridge can explode in a fire. pace makers are near by.
8. Be careful not to drop or strike battery. 7. Do not operate the wireless unit in places
9. Do not use a damaged battery. where automated devices are near by. If oper-
10. The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject ated, automated devices may develop malfunction
or error.
to the Dangerous Goods Legislation require-
ments. 8. The wireless unit can produce electromagnetic
For commercial transports e.g. by third parties, fields (EMF) but they are not harmful to the
forwarding agents, special requirement on pack- user.
aging and labeling must be observed. 9. The wireless unit is an accurate instrument. Be
For preparation of the item being shipped, consult- careful not to drop or strike the wireless unit.
ing an expert for hazardous material is required. 10. Avoid touching the terminal of the wireless
Please also observe possibly more detailed unit with bare hands or metallic materials.
national regulations. 11. Always remove the battery on the tool when
Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the
installing the wireless unit.
battery in such a manner that it cannot move
12. When opening the lid of the slot, avoid the
around in the packaging.
place where dust and water may come into the
11. Follow your local regulations relating to dis- slot. Always keep the inlet of the slot clean.
posal of battery.
13. Always insert the wireless unit in the correct
12. Use the batteries only with the products direction.
specified by Makita. Installing the batteries to
14. Do not press the wireless activation button
non-compliant products may result in a fire, exces-
on the wireless unit too hard and/or press the
sive heat, explosion, or leak of electrolyte.
button with an object with a sharp edge.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
15. Always close the lid of the slot when
operating.
CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries.
16. Do not remove the wireless unit from the slot
Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that
while the power is being supplied to the tool.
have been altered, may result in the battery bursting
Doing so may cause a malfunction of the wireless
causing fires, personal injury and damage. It will
unit.
also void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and
17. Do not remove the sticker on the wireless unit.
charger.
18. Do not put any sticker on the wireless unit.
Tips for maintaining maximum 19. Do not leave the wireless unit in a place where
static electricity or electrical noise could be
battery life generated.
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely 20. Do not leave the wireless unit in a place sub-
discharged. Always stop tool operation and ject to high heat, such as a car sitting in the
charge the battery cartridge when you notice sun.
less tool power. 21. Do not leave the wireless unit in a dusty or
2. Never recharge a fully charged battery car- powdery place or in a place corrosive gas
tridge. Overcharging shortens the battery could be generated.
service life. 22. Sudden change of the temperature may bedew
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room tem- the wireless unit. Do not use the wireless unit
perature at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let until the dew is completely dried.
a hot battery cartridge cool down before 23. When cleaning the wireless unit, gently wipe
charging it. with a dry soft cloth. Do not use benzine, thin-
4. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use ner, conductive grease or the like.
it for a long period (more than six months). 24. When storing the wireless unit, keep it in the
supplied case or a static-free container.
Important safety instructions for
25. Do not insert any devices other than Makita
wireless unit wireless unit into the slot on the tool.
26. Do not use the tool with the lid of the slot dam-
1. Do not disassemble or tamper with the wire- aged. Water, dust, and dirt come into the slot may
less unit. cause malfunction.
2. Keep the wireless unit away from young chil- 27. Do not pull and/or twist the lid of the slot more
dren. If accidentally swallowed, seek medical than necessary. Restore the lid if it comes off
attention immediately. from the tool.
3. Use the wireless unit only with Makita tools. 28. Replace the lid of the slot if it is lost or
4. Do not expose the wireless unit to rain or wet damaged.
conditions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
5. Do not use the wireless unit in places where
the temperature exceeds 50°C (122°F).
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FUNCTIONAL Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
DESCRIPTION
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery 1
cartridge
CAUTION: Always switch off the tool before 2
installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
CAUTION: Hold the tool and the battery car-
tridge firmly when installing or removing battery
cartridge. Failure to hold the tool and the battery
cartridge firmly may cause them to slip off your hands ► 1 . Indicator lamps 2. Check button
and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge
and a personal injury. Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
2
Indicator lamps Remaining
capacity
1
Lighted Off Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
3 25% to 50%
0% to 25%
► 1 . Red indicator 2. Button 3. Battery cartridge
Charge the
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool battery.
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
The battery
To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the may have
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip malfunctioned.
it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place
with a little click. If you can see the red indicator on the
upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not, from the actual capacity.
it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to
you or someone around you.
CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.
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Indicating the remaining battery Overheat protection
capacity When the tool is overheated, the tool stops automati-
cally and the battery indicator shows following state. In
Country specific this situation, let the tool cool before turning the tool on
again.
When you turn the tool on, the battery indicator shows
the remaining battery capacity.
On Blinking
1
If the tool does not start, the battery may be overheated.
In this situation, let the battery cool before starting the
tool again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity is not enough, the tool stops
automatically. In this case, remove the battery from the
tool and charge the battery.
► 1 . Battery indicator Releasing protection lock
The remaining battery capacity is shown as the follow- When the protection system works repeatedly, the tool
ing table. is locked and the battery indicator shows the following
state.
Battery indicator status Remaining In this situation, the tool does not start even if turning
battery
the tool off and on. To release the protection lock,
capacity
remove the battery, set it to the battery charger and wait
On Off Blinking
until the charging finishes.
50% to 100%
On Off Blinking
20% to 50%
0% to 20%
Shaft lock
Press the shaft lock to prevent spindle rotation when
Charge the
battery installing or removing accessories.
Tool / battery protection system 1
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys-
tem. This system automatically cuts off power to the
motor to extend tool and battery life. The tool will auto-
matically stop during operation if the tool or battery is
placed under one of the following conditions:
Overload protection
When the tool is operated in a manner that causes it to
draw an abnormally high current, the tool automatically
stops without any indication. In this situation, turn the ► 1 . Shaft lock
tool off and stop the application that caused the tool to
become overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.
NOTICE: Never actuate the shaft lock when the
spindle is moving. The tool may be damaged.
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Switch action NOTICE: If the tool is operated continuously at
low speed for a long time, the motor will get over-
loaded, resulting in tool malfunction.
CAUTION: Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the NOTICE: When changing the speed dial from "5"
slide switch actuates properly and returns to the
to "1", turn the dial counterclockwise. Do not turn
"OFF" position when the rear of the slide switch
the dial clockwise forcibly.
is depressed.
CAUTION: Switch can be locked in "ON" posi- Automatic speed change function
tion for ease of operator comfort during extended
use. Apply caution when locking tool in "ON"
position and maintain firm grasp on tool.
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To start the tool, slide the slide switch toward the “I
(ON)” position by pushing the rear of the slide switch.
For continuous operation, press the front of the slide
switch to lock it.
To stop the tool, press the rear of the slide switch, then
slide it toward the “O (OFF)” position.
► 1 . Mode indicator
Mode indicator status Operation mode
High speed mode
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High torque mode
► 1 . Slide switch
This tool has "high speed mode" and "high torque
Speed adjusting dial mode". It automatically changes operation mode
depending on the work load. When mode indicator
The rotation speed of the tool can be changed by turning lights up during operation, the tool is in high torque
the speed adjusting dial. The table below shows the num- mode.
ber on the dial and the corresponding rotation speed.
Accidental re-start preventive
function
Even if the battery cartridge is installed on the tool with
the slide switch in the "I (ON)" position, the tool does
1 not start.
To start the tool, first slide the slide switch toward the
"O (OFF)" position and then slide it toward the "I (ON)"
position.
Electronic torque control function
The tool electronically detects situations where the
wheel or accessory may be at risk to be bound. In the
situation, the tool is automatically shut off to prevent
► 1 . Speed adjusting dial
further rotation of the spindle (it does not prevent
kickback).
Number Speed To restart the tool, switch off the tool first, remove the
cause of sudden drop in the rotation speed, and then
1 3,000/min
turn the tool on.
2 4,500/min
3 6,000/min Soft start feature
4 7,500/min
Soft start feature reduces starting reaction.
5 8,500/min
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