Makita GA021G Manuel D'instruction page 10

Accidental re-start preventive
function
When installing the battery cartridge while the slide
switch in the "I (ON)" position, the tool does 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
further rotation of the spindle (it does not prevent
kickback).
To restart the tool, switch off the tool first, remove the
cause of sudden drop in the rotation speed, and then
turn the tool on.
Soft start feature
Soft start feature reduces starting reaction.
Electric brake
Only for model GA021G / GA022G / GA023G
Electric brake is activated after the tool is switched off.
The brake does not work when the power supply is shut
down, such as the battery is removed accidentally, with
the switch still on.
ASSEMBLY
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 side grip (handle)
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the side grip is
installed securely before operation.
Screw the side grip securely on the position of the tool
as shown in the figure.
Installing or removing wheel guard
WARNING:
wheel, flap disc, flex wheel or wire wheel brush,
the wheel guard must be fitted on the tool so that
the closed side of the guard always points toward
the operator.
WARNING:
securely locked by the lock lever with one of the
holes on the wheel guard.
WARNING:
/ diamond wheel, be sure to use only the special
wheel guard designed for use with cut-off wheels.
For depressed center wheel, flap disc,
flex wheel, wire wheel brush / abrasive
cut-off wheel, diamond wheel
1. While pushing the lock lever, mount the wheel
guard with the protrusions on the wheel guard aligned
with the notches on the bearing box.
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► 1. Lock lever 2. Notch 3. Protrusion
10 ENGLISH
When using a depressed center
Make sure that the wheel guard is
When using an abrasive cut-off
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