Makita GA7050R User Manual

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unstable and may lead to loss of control. 
16.  Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your 
application. The correct tool will do the job better 
and safer at the rate for which it is designed. 
17.  Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or 
off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the 
switch is dangerous and must be repaired. 
18.  Disconnect the plug from the power source 
before making any adjustments, changing 
accessories, or storing the tool.
 Such 
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of 
starting the tool accidentally. 
19.  Store idle tools out of reach of children and 
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in 
the hands of untrained users. 
20.  Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools 
sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools with 
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are 
easier to control. 
21.  Check for misalignment or binding of moving 
parts, breakage of parts, and any other 
condition that may affect the tool’s operation. 
If damaged, have the tool serviced before 
using.
 Many accidents are caused by poorly 
maintained tools. 
 
22.  Use only accessories that are recommended 
by the manufacturer for your model. 
Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may 
become hazardous when used on another tool. 
Service 
23.  Tool service must be performed only by 
qualified repair personnel. Service or 
maintenance performed by unqualified personnel 
could result in a risk of injury. 
24.  When servicing a tool, use only identical 
replacement parts. Follow instructions in the 
Maintenance section of this manual.
 Use of 
unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance 
instructions may create a risk of electric shock or 
injury. 
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your 
extension cord is in good condition. When using an 
extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to 
carry the current your product will draw. An 
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage 
resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table 1 
shows the correct size to use depending on cord 
length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use 
the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, 
the heavier the cord. 
Table 1: Minimum gage for cord
Ampere Rating
Volts
Total length of cord in feet
120 V
25 ft.
50 ft.
100 ft.
150 ft.
More Than
Not More Than
AWG
0
6
18
16
16
14
18
16
14
12
6
10
10
12
16
16
14
12
12
16
14
12
Not Recommended
 
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product 
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence 
to grinder safety rules. If you use this tool unsafely 
or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal 
injury. 
1. 
Always use proper guard with grinding wheel. 
A guard protects operator from broken wheel 
fragments. 
2. 
Accessories must be rated for at least the 
speed recommended on the tool warning label. 
Wheels and other accessories running over rated 
speed can fly apart and cause injury. 
3. 
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when 
performing an operation where the cutting tool 
may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. 
Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal 
parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator. 
4.  When using depressed center grinding wheels, 
be sure to use only fiberglass-reinforced 
wheels. 
5. 
Always use safety glasses or goggles. 
Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT safety 
glasses. 
6. 
Check the wheel carefully for cracks or 
damage before operation. Replace cracked or 
damaged wheel immediately. Run the tool 
(with guard) at no load for about a minute, 
holding tool away from others. If wheel is 
flawed, it will likely separate during this test. 
7. 
Use only flanges specified for this tool.