Makita GD0801C User Manual

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Additional Safety Warnings:
21. The tool is intended for use with bonded
abrasive wheel points (grinding stones)
permanently mounted on plain, unthreaded
mandrel (shanks).
22. Make sure the wheel is not contacting the
workpiece before the switch is turned on.
23. 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.
24. Use the specified surface of the wheel to
perform the grinding.
25. Watch out for flying sparks. Hold the tool so
that sparks fly away from you and other
persons or flammable materials.
26. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
27. Do not touch the workpiece immediately after
operation; it may be extremely hot and could
burn your skin.
28. Observe the instructions of the manufacturer
for correct mounting and use of wheels.
Handle and store wheels with care.
29. Check that the workpiece is properly
supported.
30. If working place is extremely hot and humid,
or badly polluted by conductive dust, use a
short-circuit breaker (30 mA) to assure
operator safety.
31. Do not use the tool on any materials
containing asbestos.
32. Always be sure you have a firm footing. Be
sure no one is below when using the tool in
high locations.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or
failure to follow the safety rules stated in this
instruction manual may cause serious personal
injury.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function
on the tool.
Switch action
CAUTION:
• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see
that the switch lever actuates properly and returns
to the "OFF" position when released.
• Do not pull the switch lever forcibly without pulling
in the lock-off lever. This may cause switch
breakage.
1
015004
To prevent the switch lever from accidentally pulled, a
lock-off lever is provided.
1
2
015009
To start the tool, pull the lock-off lever toward the
operator and then pull the switch lever. Release the
switch lever to stop.
Speed adjusting dial
1
015005
The tool speed can be changed by turning the speed
adjusting dial to a given number setting from 1 to 5.
1. Speed adjusting
dial
1. Lock-off lever
2. Switch lever
1. Lock-off lever

Makita GD0801C Specifications

General

Product color	Black, Blue, Silver
Input power	750 W
Power source	AC
Collet diameter (max)	43 mm
Vibration level (grinding)	3.5 m/s²
Noise level	91 dB

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	390 mm
Width	75 mm
Height	88 mm
Weight	2000 g