Makita GA004G User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUEL D'INSTRUCTION
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
Cordless Angle Grinder
Meuleuse d’Angle sans Fil
Esmeriladora Angular Inalámbrica
GA003G
GA004G
GA005G
GA006G
GA007G
GA008G
Read before use.
À lire avant l’utilisation.
Lea antes de usar.

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: GA003G GA004G GA005G GA006G GA007G GA008G
Wheel diameter 100 mm
(4″)
115 mm
(4-1/2″)
125 mm
(5″)
100mm
(4″)
115 mm
(4-1/2″)
125 mm
(5″)
Max. wheel thickness 6.4 mm
(1/4″)
7.2 mm (9/32″) 6.4 mm
(1/4″)
7.2 mm (9/32″)
Spindle thread M10 x
1.25
5/8″ M10 x
1.25
5/8″
Rated speed (n) 8,500/min
Overall length with BL4025 398 mm (15-5/8″)
with BL4040 410 mm (16-1/8″)
Net weight
2.8 - 3.3 kg
(6.2 -
7.3 lbs)
2.9 - 3.5 kg
(6.4 -
7.7 lbs)
2.9 - 3.6 kg
(6.4 -
7.9 lbs)
2.7 - 3.3 kg
(6.0 -
7.3 lbs)
2.9 - 3.5 kg
(6.4 - 7.7 lbs)
Rated voltage D.C. 36 V - 40 V max
• Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specications herein are subject to change
without notice.
• Specications may di󰀨er from country to country.
• The weight may di󰀨er 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 and charger
Battery cartridge BL4025 / BL4040
Charger DC40RA
• Some of the battery cartridges and chargers listed above may not be available depending on your region of residence.
WARNING: Only use the battery cartridges and chargers listed above. Use of any other battery cartridges
and chargers may cause injury and/or re.
SAFETY WARNINGS
General power tool safety warnings
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instruc-
tions, illustrations and specications provided
with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, re and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
Work area safety
1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of ammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3. Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
2. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of elec-
tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con-
ditions. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.

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6. If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit inter-
rupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI
reduces the risk of electric shock.
7. Power tools can produce electromagnetic
elds (EMF) that are not harmful to the user.
However, users of pacemakers and other similar
medical devices should contact the maker of their
device and/or doctor for advice before operating
this power tool.
Personal Safety
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or med-
ication. A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
2. Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the o󰀨-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with
your nger on the switch or energising power tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
4. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewel-
lery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
7. If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of
dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
8. Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use
of tools allow you to become complacent and
ignore tool safety principles. A careless action
can cause severe injury within a fraction of a
second.
9.
Always wear protective goggles to protect your
eyes from injury when using power tools. The
goggles must comply with ANSI Z87.1 in the USA.
It is an employer's responsibility to enforce the
use of appropriate safety protective equipment
by the tool operators and by other persons in
the immediate working area.
Power tool use and care
1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does
not turn it on and o󰀨. Any power tool that cannot
be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
3. Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable,
from the power tool before making any adjust-
ments, changing accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
4.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool
or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
5. Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts, break-
age of parts and any other condition that may
a󰀨ect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have
the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc. in accordance with these instructions, tak-
ing into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
for operations di󰀨erent from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
8.
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
9. When using the tool, do not wear cloth work
gloves which may be entangled. The entangle-
ment of cloth work gloves in the moving parts may
result in personal injury.
Battery tool use and care
1. Recharge only with the charger specied by
the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for
one type of battery pack may create a risk of re
when used with another battery pack.
2. Use power tools only with specically desig-
nated battery packs. Use of any other battery
packs may create a risk of injury and re.
3. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects, like paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal
objects, that can make a connection from one
terminal to another. Shorting the battery termi-
nals together may cause burns or a re.
4.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact acci-
dentally occurs, ush with water. If liquid contacts
eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected
from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
5. Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam-
aged or modied. Damaged or modied batteries
may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in
re, explosion or risk of injury.
6. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re or
excessive temperature. Exposure to re or tem-
perature above 130 °C may cause explosion.
7. Follow all charging instructions and do not
charge the battery pack or tool outside the
temperature range specied in the instruc-
tions. Charging improperly or at temperatures
outside the specied range may damage the
battery and increase the risk of re.

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Service
1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualied
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
2. Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
3. Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.
4. Do not modify or attempt to repair the appli-
ance or the battery pack except as indicated in
the instructions for use and care.
Cordless grinder safety warnings
Safety Warnings Common for Grinding, Sanding,
Wire Brushing, or Abrasive Cutting-O󰀨 Operations:
1. This power tool is intended to function as a
grinder, sander, wire brush or cut-o󰀨 tool.
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illus-
trations and specications provided with this
power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, re and/or
serious injury.
2. Operations such as polishing are not rec-
ommended to be performed with this power
tool. Operations for which the power tool was not
designed may create a hazard and cause per-
sonal injury.
3. Do not use accessories which are not speci-
cally designed and recommended by the tool
manufacturer. Just because the accessory can
be attached to your power tool, it does not assure
safe operation.
4. The rated speed of the accessory must be at
least equal to the maximum speed marked on
the power tool. Accessories running faster than
their rated speed can break and y apart.
5. The outside diameter and the thickness of your
accessory must be within the capacity rating
of your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories
cannot be adequately guarded or controlled.
6. Threaded mounting of accessories must
match the grinder spindle thread. For acces-
sories mounted by anges, the arbour hole of
the accessory must t the locating diameter
of the ange. Accessories that do not match the
mounting hardware of the power tool will run out of
balance, vibrate excessively and may cause loss
of control.
7. Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each
use inspect the accessory such as abrasive
wheels for chips and cracks, backing pad for
cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush for
loose or cracked wires. If power tool or acces-
sory is dropped, inspect for damage or install
an undamaged accessory. After inspecting and
installing an accessory, position yourself and
bystanders away from the plane of the rotating
accessory and run the power tool at maximum
no-load speed for one minute. Damaged acces-
sories will normally break apart during this test
time.
8.
Wear personal protective equipment.
Depending on application, use face shield,
safety goggles or safety glasses. As appropri-
ate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves
and workshop apron capable of stopping small
abrasive or workpiece fragments. The eye pro-
tection must be capable of stopping ying debris
generated by various operations. The dust mask
or respirator must be capable of ltrating particles
generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure
to high intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
9. Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work
area. Anyone entering the work area must wear
personal protective equipment. Fragments of
workpiece or of a broken accessory may y away and
cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.
10. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, when performing an operation
where the cutting tool may contact hidden
wiring. Contact with a "live" wire will also make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and
could give the operator an electric shock.
11. Never lay the power tool down until the acces-
sory has come to a complete stop. The spinning
accessory may grab the surface and pull the
power tool out of your control.
12. Do not run the power tool while carrying it at
your side. Accidental contact with the spinning
accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the
accessory into your body.
13. Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The
motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing
and excessive accumulation of powdered metal
may cause electrical hazards.
14. Do not operate the power tool near ammable
materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.
15. Do not use accessories that require liquid
coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants
may result in electrocution or shock.
Kickback and Related Warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged
rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or any other acces-
sory. Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the
rotating accessory which in turn causes the uncon-
trolled power tool to be forced in the direction opposite
of the accessory’s rotation at the point of the binding.
For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or pinched
by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel that is entering
into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the material
causing the wheel to climb out or kick out. The wheel may
either jump toward or away from the operator, depending on
direction of the wheel’s movement at the point of pinching.
Abrasive wheels may also break under these conditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be
avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.
1. Maintain a rm grip on the power tool and
position your body and arm to allow you to
resist kickback forces. Always use auxiliary
handle, if provided, for maximum control over
kickback or torque reaction during start-up.
The operator can control torque reactions or kick-
back forces, if proper precautions are taken.
2. Never place your hand near the rotating acces-
sory. Accessory may kickback over your hand.

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3. Do not position your body in the area where
power tool will move if kickback occurs.
Kickback will propel the tool in direction opposite
to the wheel’s movement at the point of snagging.
4. Use special care when working corners, sharp
edges etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the
accessory. Corners, sharp edges or bouncing
have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory
and cause loss of control or kickback.
5. Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade
or toothed saw blade. Such blades create fre-
quent kickback and loss of control.
Safety Warnings Specic for Grinding and Abrasive
Cutting-O󰀨 Operations:
1. Use only wheel types that are recommended
for your power tool and the specic guard
designed for the selected wheel. Wheels for
which the power tool was not designed cannot be
adequately guarded and are unsafe.
2. The grinding surface of centre depressed
wheels must be mounted below the plane of
the guard lip. An improperly mounted wheel that
projects through the plane of the guard lip cannot
be adequately protected.
3.
The guard must be securely attached to the
power tool and positioned for maximum safety,
so the least amount of wheel is exposed towards
the operator. The guard helps to protect the operator
from broken wheel fragments, accidental contact with
wheel and sparks that could ignite clothing.
4. Wheels must be used only for recommended
applications. For example: do not grind with the
side of cut-o󰀨 wheel. Abrasive cut-o󰀨 wheels are
intended for peripheral grinding, side forces applied
to these wheels may cause them to shatter.
5. Always use undamaged wheel anges that are of
correct size and shape for your selected wheel.
Proper wheel anges support the wheel thus reducing
the possibility of wheel breakage. Flanges for cut-o󰀨
wheels may be di󰀨erent from grinding wheel anges.
6. Do not use worn down wheels from larger
power tools. Wheel intended for larger power tool
is not suitable for the higher speed of a smaller
tool and may burst.
Additional Safety Warnings Specic for Abrasive
Cutting-O󰀨 Operations:
1. Do not “jam“ the cut-o󰀨 wheel or apply exces-
sive pressure. Do not attempt to make an
excessive depth of cut. Overstressing the wheel
increases the loading and susceptibility to twisting
or binding of the wheel in the cut and the possibil-
ity of kickback or wheel breakage.
2. Do not position your body in line with and
behind the rotating wheel. When the wheel, at
the point of operation, is moving away from your
body, the possible kickback may propel the spin-
ning wheel and the power tool directly at you.
3. When wheel is binding or when interrupting
a cut for any reason, switch o󰀨 the power
tool and hold the power tool motionless until
the wheel comes to a complete stop. Never
attempt to remove the cut-o󰀨 wheel from the
cut while the wheel is in motion otherwise
kickback may occur. Investigate and take correc-
tive action to eliminate the cause of wheel binding.
4. Do not restart the cutting operation in the
workpiece. Let the wheel reach full speed and
carefully re-enter the cut. The wheel may bind,
walk up or kickback if the power tool is restarted in
the workpiece.
5. Support panels or any oversized workpiece to
minimize the risk of wheel pinching and kick-
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.
6. Use extra caution when making a “pocket cut”
into existing walls or other blind areas. The
protruding wheel may cut gas or water pipes, elec-
trical wiring or objects that can cause kickback.
Safety Warnings Specic for Sanding Operations:
1. Do not use excessively oversized sanding
disc paper. Follow manufacturers recommen-
dations, when selecting sanding paper. Larger
sanding paper extending beyond the sanding
pad presents a laceration hazard and may cause
snagging, tearing of the disc or kickback.
Safety Warnings Specic for Wire Brushing
Operations:
1. Be aware that wire bristles are thrown by the
brush even during ordinary operation. Do not
overstress the wires by applying excessive
load to the brush. The wire bristles can easily
penetrate light clothing and/or skin.
2. If the use of a guard is recommended for wire
brushing, do not allow any interference of the
wire wheel or brush with the guard. Wire wheel
or brush may expand in diameter due to work load
and centrifugal forces.
Additional Safety Warnings:
1. When using depressed centre grinding wheels,
be sure to use only berglass-reinforced
wheels.
2. NEVER USE Stone Cup type wheels with this
grinder. This grinder is not designed for these
types of wheels and the use of such a product
may result in serious personal injury.
3. Be careful not to damage the spindle, the
ange (especially the installing surface) or the
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.
5. 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.
6. Use the specied surface of the wheel to per-
form the grinding.
7. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the tool
only when hand-held.
8. Do not touch the workpiece immediately after
operation; it may be extremely hot and could
burn your skin.
9. Observe the instructions of the manufacturer
for correct mounting and use of wheels.
Handle and store wheels with care.
10. Do not use separate reducing bushings or
adaptors to adapt large hole abrasive wheels.

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11. Use only anges specied for this tool.
12. For tools intended to be tted with threaded
hole wheel, ensure that the thread in the wheel
is long enough to accept the spindle length.
13.
Check that the workpiece is properly supported.
14. Pay attention that the wheel continues to
rotate after the tool is switched o󰀨.
15.
If working place is extremely hot and humid, or
badly polluted by conductive dust, use a short-cir-
cuit breaker (30 mA) to assure operator safety.
16. Do not use the tool on any materials contain-
ing asbestos.
17. When use cut-o󰀨 wheel, always work with
the dust collecting wheel guard required by
domestic regulation.
18. Cutting discs must not be subjected to any
lateral pressure.
19. Do not use cloth work gloves during operation.
Fibers from cloth gloves may enter the tool, which
causes tool breakage.
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.
Symbols
The followings show the symbols used for tool.
volts
direct current
rated speed
revolutions or reciprocation per minute
diameter
Important safety instructions for
battery cartridge
1. Before using battery cartridge, read all instruc-
tions and cautionary markings on (1) battery
charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery.
2. Do not disassemble or tamper the battery
cartridge. It may result in a re, excessive heat,
or explosion.
3. If operating time has become excessively
shorter, stop operating immediately. It may
result in a risk of overheating, possible burns
and even an explosion.
4. If electrolyte gets into your eyes, rinse them
out with clear water and seek medical atten-
tion right away. It may result in loss of your
eyesight.
5. Do not short the battery cartridge:
(1) Do not touch the terminals with any con-
ductive material.
(2) Avoid storing battery cartridge in a con-
tainer with other metal objects such as
nails, coins, etc.
(3) Do not expose battery cartridge to water
or rain.
A battery short can cause a large current ow, over-
heating, possible burns and even a breakdown.
6. Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in
locations where the temperature may reach or
exceed 50 °C (122 °F).
7. Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if
it is severely damaged or is completely worn
out. The battery cartridge can explode in a re.
8. Do not nail, cut, crush, throw, drop the battery
cartridge, or hit against a hard object to the
battery cartridge. Such conduct may result in a
re, excessive heat, or explosion.
9. Do not use a damaged battery.
10.
The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to
the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements.
For commercial transports e.g. by third parties,
forwarding agents, special requirement on pack-
aging and labeling must be observed.
For preparation of the item being shipped, consulting an
expert for hazardous material is required. Please also
observe possibly more detailed national regulations.
Tape or mask o󰀨 open contacts and pack up the
battery in such a manner that it cannot move
around in the packaging.
11. When disposing the battery cartridge, remove
it from the tool and dispose of it in a safe
place. Follow your local regulations relating to
disposal of battery.
12. Use the batteries only with the products
specied by Makita. Installing the batteries to
non-compliant products may result in a re, exces-
sive heat, explosion, or leak of electrolyte.
13. If the tool is not used for a long period of time,
the battery must be removed from the tool.
14. During and after use, the battery cartridge may
take on heat which can cause burns or low
temperature burns. Pay attention to the han-
dling of hot battery cartridges.
15.
Do not touch the terminal of the tool immediately
after use as it may get hot enough to cause burns.
16. Do not allow chips, dust, or soil stuck into the
terminals, holes, and grooves of the battery
cartridge. It may result in poor performance or
breakdown of the tool or battery cartridge.
17. Unless the tool supports the use near a
high-voltage electrical power lines, do not use
the battery cartridge near a high-voltage elec-
trical power lines. It may result in a malfunction
or breakdown of the tool or battery cartridge.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: Only use genuine Makita batteries.
Use of non-genuine Makita batteries, or batteries that
have been altered, may result in the battery bursting
causing res, personal injury and damage. It will also
void the Makita warranty for the Makita tool and charger.

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Tips for maintaining maximum
battery life
1. Charge the battery cartridge before completely
discharged. Always stop tool operation and
charge the battery cartridge when you notice
less tool power.
2.
Never recharge a fully charged battery cartridge.
Overcharging shortens the battery service life.
3. Charge the battery cartridge with room tempera-
ture at 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Let a hot
battery cartridge cool down before charging it.
4. When not using the battery cartridge, remove
it from the tool or the charger.
5. Charge the battery cartridge if you do not use
it for a long period (more than six months).
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Installing or removing battery
cartridge
CAUTION: Always switch o󰀨 the tool before
installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
CAUTION: Hold the tool and the battery car-
tridge rmly when installing or removing battery
cartridge. Failure to hold the tool and the battery
cartridge rmly may cause them to slip o󰀨 your hands
and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge
and a personal injury.
2
3
1
► 1. Red indicator 2. Button 3. Battery cartridge
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
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.
CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not,
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.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
1
2
► 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Indicator lamps Remaining
capacity
Lighted O󰀨 Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may di󰀨er slightly
from the actual capacity.
Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys-
tem. This system automatically cuts o󰀨 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:

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Overload protection
When the tool/battery is operated in a manner that
causes it to draw an abnormally high current, the tool
automatically stops without any indication. In this sit-
uation, turn the tool o󰀨 and stop the application that
caused the tool to become overloaded. Then turn the
tool on to restart.
Overheat protection
When the tool/battery is overheated, the tool stops
automatically. Let the tool cool down before turning the
tool on 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.
Releasing protection lock
When the protection system works repeatedly, the tool
is locked.
In this situation, the tool does not start even if turning
the tool o󰀨 and on. To release the protection lock,
remove the battery, set it to the battery charger and wait
until the charging nishes.
Shaft lock
Press the shaft lock to prevent spindle rotation when
installing or removing accessories.
1
► 1. Shaft lock
NOTICE: Never actuate the shaft lock when the
spindle is moving. The tool may be damaged.
Switch action
CAUTION: Before installing the battery car-
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
slide switch actuates properly and returns to the
"OFF" position when the rear of the slide switch
is depressed.
CAUTION: Switch can be locked in "ON" posi-
tion for ease of operator comfort during extended
use. Apply caution when locking tool in "ON"
position and maintain rm grasp on tool.
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
► 1. Slide switch
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
not start.
To start the tool, rst 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 o󰀨 to prevent
further rotation of the spindle (it does not prevent
kickback).
To restart the tool, switch o󰀨 the tool rst, 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 GA003G / GA004G / GA005G
Electric brake is activated after the tool is switched o󰀨.
The brake does not work when the power supply is shut
down, such as the battery is removed accidentally, with
the switch still on.

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ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched o󰀨 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 gure.
Installing or removing wheel guard
WARNING: When using a depressed center
wheel, ap disc, ex wheel or wire wheel brush,
the wheel guard must be tted on the tool so that
the closed side of the guard always points toward
the operator.
WARNING: When using an abrasive cut-o󰀨 /
diamond wheel, be sure to use only the special wheel
guard designed for use with cut-o󰀨 wheels.
For depressed center wheel, ap disc,
ex wheel, wire wheel brush / abrasive
cut-o󰀨 wheel, diamond wheel
While pushing the lock lever, mount the wheel guard
with the protrusions on the wheel guard aligned with the
notches on the bearing box, and then rotate the wheel
guard until the wheel guard is locked in place.
1
2
3
► 1. Lock lever 2. Notch 3. Protrusion
To remove wheel guard, follow the installation proce-
dure in reverse.
Adjusting angle of wheel guard
WARNING: Make sure that the wheel guard is
securely locked by the lock lever with one of the holes
on the wheel guard.
The angle of the wheel guard can be adjusted by
rotating the wheel guard with pushing it down while
pushing the lock lever. Adjust the angle of the wheel
guard according to the work so that the operator can be
protected.

10 ENGLISH
2
1
► 1. Wheel guard 2. Hole
Installing or removing depressed
center wheel or ap disc
Optional accessory
WARNING: When using a depressed center wheel or
ap disc, the wheel guard must be tted on the tool so that the
closed side of the guard always points toward the operator.
CAUTION: Make sure that the mounting part of the
inner ange ts into the inner diameter of the depressed
center wheel / ap disc perfectly. Mounting the inner ange
on the wrong side may result in the dangerous vibration.
Mount the inner ange onto the spindle.
Make sure to t the dented part of the inner ange onto
the straight part at the bottom of the spindle.
Fit the depressed center wheel / ap disc on the inner
ange and screw the lock nut onto the spindle.
2
3
4
1
► 1. Lock nut 2. Depressed center wheel 3. Inner
ange 4. Mounting part
To tighten the lock nut, press the shaft lock rmly so
that the spindle cannot revolve, then use the lock nut
wrench and securely tighten clockwise.
1
2
► 1. Lock nut wrench 2. Shaft lock
To remove the wheel, follow the installation procedure
in reverse.
Installing or removing ex wheel
Optional accessory
WARNING: Always use supplied guard when
ex wheel is on tool. Wheel can shatter during use
and guard helps to reduce chances of personal injury.
1
2
3
4
► 1. Lock nut 2. Flex wheel 3. Back up pad 4. Inner
ange
Follow instructions for depressed center wheel but also
use back up pad over wheel. See order of assembly on
accessories page in this manual.

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Installing or removing abrasive disc
Optional accessory
NOTE: Use sander accessories specied in this man-
ual. These must be purchased separately.
For 100 mm (4″) model
1
2
3
4
► 1. Sanding lock nut 2. Abrasive disc 3. Rubber pad
4. Inner ange
1. Mount the inner ange onto the spindle.
2. Mount the rubber pad onto the spindle.
3. Fit the disc on the rubber pad and screw the sand-
ing lock nut onto the spindle.
4. Hold the spindle with the shaft lock, and securely
tighten the sanding lock nut clockwise with the lock nut
wrench.
To remove the disc, follow the installation procedure in
reverse.
For 115 mm (4 - 1/2″) / 125 mm (5″)
model
1
2
3
► 1. Sanding lock nut 2. Abrasive disc 3. Rubber pad
1. Mount the rubber pad onto the spindle.
2. Fit the disc on the rubber pad and screw the sand-
ing lock nut onto the spindle.
3. Hold the spindle with the shaft lock, and securely
tighten the sanding lock nut clockwise with the lock nut
wrench.
To remove the disc, follow the installation procedure in
reverse.
Installing abrasive cut-o󰀨 / diamond
wheel
Optional accessory
WARNING: When using an abrasive cut-o󰀨 /
diamond wheel, be sure to use only the special wheel
guard designed for use with cut-o󰀨 wheels.
WARNING: NEVER use cut-o󰀨 wheel for side
grinding.
1
3
2
4
► 1. Lock nut 2. Abrasive cut-o󰀨 wheel / diamond
wheel 3. Inner ange 4. Wheel guard for abrasive
cut-o󰀨 wheel / diamond wheel
As for the installation, follow the instructions for
depressed center wheel.
The direction for mounting the lock nut and the
inner ange varies by wheel type and thickness.
Refer to the following gures.
For 100 mm (4″) model
When installing the abrasive cut-o󰀨 wheel:
16 mm (5/8″) 16 mm (5/8″)
11
44
23
► 1. Lock nut 2. Abrasive cut-o󰀨 wheel (Thinner than 4
mm (5/32")) 3. Abrasive cut-o󰀨 wheel (4 mm (5/32")
or thicker) 4. Inner ange

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When installing the diamond wheel:
11
44
23
► 1. Lock nut 2. Diamond wheel (Thinner than 4 mm
(5/32″)) 3. Diamond wheel (4 mm (5/32″) or thicker)
4. Inner ange
For 115 mm (4 - 1/2″) / 125 mm (5″)
model
When installing the abrasive cut-o󰀨 wheel:
11
44
23
► 1. Lock nut 2. Abrasive cut-o󰀨 wheel (Thinner than 4
mm (5/32")) 3. Abrasive cut-o󰀨 wheel (4 mm (5/32")
or thicker) 4. Inner ange
When installing the diamond wheel:
11
44
23
► 1. Lock nut 2. Diamond wheel (Thinner than 4 mm
(5/32″)) 3. Diamond wheel (4 mm (5/32″) or thicker)
4. Inner ange
Installing wire cup brush
Optional accessory
CAUTION: Do not use brush that is damaged,
or which is out of balance. Use of damaged brush
could increase potential for injury from contact with
broken brush wires.
1
► 1. Wire cup brush
Remove the battery cartridge from the 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.
Installing wire wheel brush
Optional accessory
CAUTION: 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.
CAUTION: ALWAYS use guard with wire
wheel brushes, assuring diameter of wheel ts
inside guard. Wheel can shatter during use and
guard helps to reduce chances of personal injury.
1
► 1. Wire wheel brush
Remove the battery cartridge from the 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.

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OPERATION
WARNING: It should never be necessary to
force the tool. The weight of the tool applies ade-
quate pressure. Forcing and excessive pressure
could cause dangerous wheel breakage.
WARNING: ALWAYS replace wheel if tool is
dropped while grinding.
WARNING: NEVER bang or hit grinding disc
or wheel onto work.
WARNING: Avoid bouncing and snagging
the wheel, especially when working corners,
sharp edges etc. This can cause loss of control and
kickback.
WARNING: NEVER use tool with wood cutting
blades and other saw blades. Such blades when
used on a grinder frequently kick and cause loss of
control leading to personal injury.
CAUTION: Never switch on the tool when it
is in contact with the workpiece, it may cause an
injury to operator.
CAUTION: Always wear safety goggles or a
face shield during operation.
CAUTION: After operation, always switch o󰀨
the tool and wait until the wheel has come to a
complete stop before putting the tool down.
CAUTION: ALWAYS hold the tool rmly with
one hand on housing and the other on the side
grip (handle).
Grinding and sanding operation
Turn the tool on and then apply the wheel or disc to the
workpiece.
In general, keep the edge of the wheel or disc at an
angle of about 15° to the workpiece surface.
During the break-in period with a new wheel, do not
work the grinder in forward direction or it may cut into
the workpiece. Once the edge of the wheel has been
rounded o󰀨 by use, the wheel may be worked in both
forward and backward direction.
Operation with abrasive cut-o󰀨 /
diamond wheel
Optional accessory
WARNING: Do not "jam" the wheel or apply
excessive pressure. Do not attempt to make an
excessive depth of cut. Overstressing the wheel
increases the loading and susceptibility to twisting
or binding of the wheel in the cut and the possibility
of kickback, wheel breakage and overheating of the
motor may occur.
WARNING: Do not start the cutting operation
in the workpiece. Let the wheel reach full speed
and carefully enter into the cut moving the tool
forward over the workpiece surface. The wheel
may bind, walk up or kickback if the power tool is
started in the workpiece.
WARNING: During cutting operations, never
change the angle of the wheel. Placing side pres-
sure on the cut-o󰀨 wheel (as in grinding) will cause
the wheel to crack and break, causing serious per-
sonal injury.
WARNING: A diamond wheel shall be oper-
ated perpendicular to the material being cut.
Usage example: operation with abrasive cut-o󰀨
wheel
Usage example: operation with diamond wheel

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Operation with wire cup brush
Optional accessory
CAUTION: Check operation of brush by run-
ning tool with no load, insuring that no one is in
front of or in line with brush.
NOTICE: Avoid applying too much pressure
which causes over bending of wires when using
the wire cup brush. It may lead to premature
breakage.
Usage example: operation with wire cup brush
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.
NOTICE: Avoid applying too much pressure
which causes over bending of wires when
using wire wheel brush. It may lead to premature
breakage.
Usage example: operation with wire wheel brush
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is
switched o󰀨 and the battery cartridge is removed
before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.
NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
any other maintenance or adjustment should be per-
formed by Makita Authorized Service Centers, always
using Makita replacement parts.
Air vent cleaning
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.
1
2
► 1. Exhaust vent 2. Inhalation vent
Remove the dust cover from inhalation vent and clean it
for smooth air circulation.
1
► 1. Dust cover
NOTICE: Clean out the dust cover when it is
clogged with dust or foreign matters. Continuing
operation with a clogged dust cover may damage the
tool.

15 ENGLISH
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool spec-
ied 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.
CAUTION: Your tool is supplied with a guard for use with any recommended grinding wheel. If a dia-
mond wheel and/or cut-o󰀨 wheel are also available for use with the tool, they should only be used with the
appropriate optional guard for cut-o󰀨 wheels.
If you decide to use your Makita grinder with approved accessories which you purchase from your Makita distribu-
tor or factory service center, be sure to obtain and use all necessary 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.
• Makita genuine battery and charger
1
2
5
22
11
12
4
3
5
6
7
8
9
10
13
3
14
5
3
-100 mm (4″) model 115 mm (4-1/2″) model 125 mm (5″) model
1Grip 36
2Wheel Guard (for grinding wheel)
3Inner ange
4Depressed center wheel / Flap disc
5Lock nut
6Back up pad
7Flex wheel
8Inner ange and rubber pad 76 Rubber pad 100 Rubber pad 115
9Abrasive disc
10 Sanding lock nut
11 Wire wheel brush
12 Wire cup brush
13 Wheel Guard (for cut-o󰀨 wheel)
14 Abrasive cut-o󰀨 wheel / Diamond wheel
-Lock nut wrench
NOTE: Some items in the list may be included in the tool package as standard accessories. They may di󰀨er from
country to country.

16 ENGLISH
MAKITA LIMITED WARRANTY
Please refer to the annexed warranty sheet for the
most current warranty terms applicable to this product.
If annexed warranty sheet is not available, refer to the
warranty details set forth at below website for your
respective country.
United States of America: www.makitatools.com
Canada: www.makita.ca
Other countries: www.makita.com

17 FRANÇAIS
FRANÇAIS (Mode d’emploi original)
SPÉCIFICATIONS
Modèle : GA003G GA004G GA005G GA006G GA007G GA008G
Diamètre de la meule 100 mm
(4″)
115 mm
(4-1/2″)
125 mm
(5″)
100 mm
(4″)
115 mm
(4-1/2″)
125 mm
(5″)
Épaisseur de meule max. 6,4 mm
(1/4″)
7,2 mm (9/32″) 6,4 mm
(1/4″)
7,2 mm (9/32″)
Filetage de l’arbre M10 x
1,25
5/8″ M10 x
1,25
5/8″
Vitesse nominale (n) 8 500 /min
Longueur totale avec BL4025 398 mm (15-5/8″)
avec BL4040 410 mm (16-1/8″)
Poids net
2,8 - 3,3 kg
(6,2 -
7,3 lbs)
2,9 - 3,5 kg
(6,4 -
7,7 lbs)
2,9 - 3,6 kg
(6,4 -
7,9 lbs)
2,7 - 3,3 kg
(6,0 -
7,3 lbs)
2,9 - 3,5 kg
(6,4 - 7,7 lbs)
Tension nominale C.C. 36 V - 40 V max.
• Étant donné l’évolution constante de notre programme de recherche et développement, les spécications
contenues dans ce manuel sont sujettes à modication sans préavis.
• Les spécications peuvent varier suivant les pays.
• Le poids peut varier selon les accessoires, y compris la batterie. La plus légère et la plus lourde combinaisons,
selon la procédure EPTA 01/2014, sont indiquées dans le tableau.
Batteries et chargeurs applicables
Batterie BL4025 / BL4040
Chargeur DC40RA
• Suivant la région où vous habitez, il se peut que certaines des batteries et certains des chargeurs énumérés
ci-dessus ne soient pas disponibles.
MISE EN GARDE : Utilisez exclusivement les batteries et chargeurs énumérés ci-dessus. L’utilisation
de toute autre batterie ou tout autre chargeur peut entraîner une blessure et/ou un incendie.
CONSIGNES DE
SÉCURITÉ
Consignes de sécurité générales
pour outils électriques
MISE EN GARDE : Lisez toutes les mises en
garde, instructions, illustrations et spécications
qui accompagnent cet outil électrique. Il y a risque
de décharge électrique, d’incendie et/ou de blessure
grave si les instructions ci-dessous ne sont pas
toutes respectées.
Conservez toutes les mises en
garde et instructions pour réfé-
rence future.
Le terme « outil électrique » qui gure dans les avertis-
sements fait référence à un outil électrique branché sur
une prise de courant (par un cordon d’alimentation) ou
alimenté par batterie (sans l).
Sécurité de la zone de travail
1. Maintenez la zone de travail propre et bien
éclairée. Les zones de travail encombrées ou
sombres ouvrent grande la porte aux accidents.
2. N’utilisez pas les outils électriques dans les
atmosphères explosives, par exemple en pré-
sence de liquides, gaz ou poussières inam-
mables. Les outils électriques produisent des
étincelles au contact desquelles la poussière ou
les vapeurs peuvent s’enammer.
3. Assurez-vous qu’aucun enfant ou curieux ne
s’approche pendant que vous utilisez un outil
électrique. Vous risquez de perdre la maîtrise de
l’outil si votre attention est détournée.
Sécurité en matière d’électricité
1. Les ches d’outil électrique sont conçues pour
s’adapter parfaitement aux prises de courant.
Ne modiez jamais la che de quelque façon
que ce soit. N’utilisez aucun adaptateur de
che sur les outils électriques avec mise à
la terre. En ne modiant pas les ches et en les
insérant dans des prises de courant pour les-
quelles elles ont été conçues, vous réduirez les
risques de choc électrique.

18 FRANÇAIS
2. Évitez tout contact corporel avec les surfaces
mises à la terre, telles que tuyaux, radiateurs,
cuisinières et réfrigérateurs. Le risque de choc
électrique est plus élevé si votre corps se trouve
mis à la terre.
3. N’exposez pas les outils électriques à la pluie
ou à l’eau. La présence d’eau dans un outil élec-
trique augmente le risque de choc électrique.
4. Ne maltraitez pas le cordon. N’utilisez jamais
le cordon pour transporter, tirer ou débrancher
l’outil électrique. Maintenez le cordon à l’écart
des sources de chaleur, de l’huile, des objets à
bords tranchants et des pièces en mouvement.
Le risque de choc électrique est plus élevé lorsque
les cordons sont endommagés ou enchevêtrés.
5. Lorsque vous utilisez un outil électrique à l’ex-
térieur, utilisez un cordon prolongateur conçu
pour l’usage extérieur. Les risque de choc élec-
trique est moindre lorsqu’un cordon conçu pour
l’usage extérieur est utilisé.
6. Si vous devez utiliser un outil électrique dans
un endroit humide, utilisez une source d’ali-
mentation protégée par un disjoncteur de fuite
à la terre. L’utilisation d’un disjoncteur de fuite à la
terre réduit le risque de choc électrique.
7. Les outils électriques peuvent produire des
champs électromagnétiques (CEM) qui ne sont
pas préjudiciables à l’utilisateur. Les utilisa-
teurs de stimulateur cardiaque ou autres appareils
médicaux similaires doivent toutefois demander
conseil au fabricant et/ou à leur médecin avant
d’utiliser cet outil électrique.
Sécurité personnelle
1. Restez alerte, attentif à vos mouvements et
faites preuve de bon sens lorsque vous utili-
sez un outil électrique. N’utilisez pas les outils
électriques si vous êtes fatigué ou avez pris
une drogue, de l’alcool ou un médicament. Un
moment d’inattention pendant l’utilisation d’un
outil électrique peut entraîner une grave blessure.
2. Portez des dispositifs de protection person-
nelle. Portez toujours une protection oculaire.
Les risques de blessure seront moins élevés si
vous utilisez des dispositifs de protection tels
qu’un masque anti-poussière, des chaussures à
semelle antidérapante, une coi󰀨ure résistante ou
une protection d’oreilles.
3. Évitez les démarrages accidentels. Assurez-
vous que l’interrupteur est en position d’arrêt
avant de brancher l’outil à la prise de courant
et/ou au bloc-piles, et avant de prendre ou
de transporter l’outil. Vous ouvrez la porte aux
accidents si vous transportez les outils électriques
avec le doigt sur l’interrupteur ou si vous les bran-
chez alors que l’interrupteur est en position de
marche.
4. Retirez toute clé de réglage ou de serrage
avant de mettre l’outil électrique sous tension.
Toute clé laissée en place sur une pièce rotative
de l’outil électrique peut entraîner une blessure.
5. Ne vous étirez pas exagérément. Assurez-vous
d’une bonne prise au sol et d’un bon équilibre
en tout temps. Cela vous permettra d’avoir une
meilleure maîtrise de l’outil électrique dans les
situations imprévues.
6.
Portez des vêtements adéquats. Ne portez ni
vêtements amples ni bijoux. Gardez vos cheveux,
vêtements et gants à l’écart des pièces en mouve-
ment. Les vêtements amples, bijoux ou cheveux longs
peuvent être happés par les pièces en mouvement.
7. Si des accessoires sont fournis pour raccorder
un appareil d’aspiration et de collecte de la
poussière, assurez-vous qu’ils sont correc-
tement raccordés et qu’ils sont utilisés de
manière adéquate. L’utilisation d’un appareil de
collecte permet de réduire les risques liés à la
présence de poussière dans l’air.
8. Évitez d’être complaisant et d’ignorer les
principes de sécurité de l’outil en raison de la
familiarité acquise par un usage fréquent des
outils. Un geste imprudent peut entraîner une
grave blessure en une fraction de seconde.
9. Portez toujours des lunettes à coques de pro-
tection pour protéger vos yeux contre les bles-
sures lors de l’utilisation d’outils électriques.
Les lunettes à coques doivent être conformes
à ANSI Z87.1 aux États-Unis.
L’employeur a la responsabilité d’imposer
l’utilisation d’équipements de protection de
sécurité adéquats aux utilisateurs des outils
électriques et à toute autre personne se trou-
vant dans la zone de travail immédiate.
Utilisation et entretien des outils électriques
1.
Ne forcez pas l’outil électrique. Utilisez l’outil élec-
trique adéquat suivant le type de travail à e󰀨ectuer.
Si vous utilisez l’outil électrique adéquat et respectez
le régime pour lequel il a été conçu, il e󰀨ectuera un
travail de meilleure qualité et plus sécuritaire.
2. N’utilisez pas l’outil électrique s’il n’est pas
possible de l’allumer et de l’éteindre avec son
interrupteur. Un outil électrique dont l’interrupteur est
défectueux représente un danger et doit être réparé.
3. Avant d’e󰀨ectuer tout réglage, de remplacer
un accessoire ou de ranger l’outil électrique,
débranchez la che de la source d’alimenta-
tion et/ou retirez la batterie de l’outil électrique
si elle est amovible. Ces mesures préventives de
sécurité réduisent les risques de démarrage acci-
dentel de l’outil électrique.
4.
Après l’utilisation d’un outil électrique, rangez-le
hors de portée des enfants et ne laissez aucune
personne l’utiliser si elle n’est pas familiarisée
avec l’outil électrique ou les présentes instruc-
tions d’utilisation. Les outils électriques repré-
sentent un danger entre les mains de personnes qui
n’en connaissent pas le mode d’utilisation.
5. E󰀨ectuez l’entretien des outils électriques et
des accessoires. Assurez-vous que les pièces
mobiles ne sont pas désalignées ou coincées,
qu’aucune pièce n’est cassée et que l’outil
électrique n’a subi aucun dommage a󰀨ectant
son bon fonctionnement. Le cas échéant,
faites réparer l’outil électrique avant de l’utili-
ser. De nombreux accidents sont causés par des
outils électriques mal entretenus.
6. Maintenez les outils tranchants bien aiguisés
et propres. Un outil tranchant dont l’entretien est
e󰀨ectué correctement et dont les bords sont bien
aiguisés risquera moins de se coincer et sera plus
facile à maîtriser.

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7. Utilisez l’outil électrique, ses accessoires, ses
embouts, etc., en respectant les présentes
instructions, en tenant compte des conditions
de travail et du type de travail à e󰀨ectuer.
L’utilisation d’un outil électrique pour d’autres
usages que ceux prévus peut entraîner une situa-
tion dangereuse.
8.
Gardez les poignées et surfaces de saisie sèches,
propres et exemptes d’huile et de graisse. Les poi-
gnées et surfaces de saisie glissantes ne permettent
pas une manipulation sûre et une bonne maîtrise de
l’outil dans les situations inattendues.
9. Lors de l’utilisation de l’outil, ne portez pas
de gants de travail en tissu qui risquent de
s’enchevêtrer dans l’outil. L’enchevêtrement de
gants de travail en tissu dans les pièces en mou-
vement peut entraîner une blessure.
Utilisation et entretien des outils alimentés par
batterie
1. Pour recharger, utilisez uniquement le char-
geur spécié par le fabricant. L’utilisation d’un
chargeur conçu pour un type donné de bloc-piles
comporte un risque d’incendie lorsqu’il est utilisé
avec un autre type de bloc-piles.
2. N’utilisez un outil électrique qu’avec le bloc-
piles conçu spéciquement pour cet outil. Il y a
risque de blessure ou d’incendie si un autre bloc-
piles est utilisé.
3. Lorsque vous n’utilisez pas le bloc-piles, ran-
gez-le à l’écart des objets métalliques tels que
trombones, pièces de monnaie, clés, clous,
vis ou autres petits objets métalliques qui
risqueraient d’établir une connexion entre les
bornes. La mise en court-circuit des bornes de
batterie peut causer des brûlures ou un incendie.
4. Dans des conditions d’utilisation inadéquates
de la batterie, il peut y avoir fuite d’électrolyte;
évitez tout contact avec ce liquide. En cas
de contact accidentel, rincez avec beaucoup
d’eau. Si le liquide pénètre dans vos yeux, il
faut aussi consulter un médecin. L’électrolyte
qui s’échappe de la batterie peut causer des
irritations ou des brûlures.
5. N’utilisez pas une batterie ou un outil s’il est
endommagé ou modié. Les batteries endom-
magées ou modiées peuvent avoir un comporte-
ment imprévisible dont peut résulter un incendie,
une explosion ou un risque de blessure.
6. N’exposez pas une batterie ou un outil au feu
ou à une température excessive. L’exposition
au feu ou à une température supérieure à 130 °C
peut entraîner une explosion.
7. Suivez toutes les instructions de charge et ne
chargez pas la batterie ou l’outil à l’extérieur
de la plage de température spéciée dans les
instructions. Charger de manière inadéquate
ou à des températures hors de la plage spéciée
peut endommager la batterie et augmenter le
risque d’incendie.
Réparation
1. Faites réparer votre outil électrique par un
réparateur qualié qui utilise des pièces de
rechange identiques aux pièces d’origine. Le
maintien de la sûreté de l’outil électrique sera ainsi
assuré.
2. N’essayez jamais de réparer les batteries
endommagées. La réparation des batteries ne
doit être e󰀨ectuée que par le fabricant ou par un
fournisseur de service après-vente agréé.
3. Suivez les instructions de lubrication et de
remplacement des accessoires.
4. Ne modiez pas ou n’essayez pas de réparer
l’appareil ou la batterie autrement que tel
qu’indiqué dans les instructions d’utilisation
et d’entretien.
Consignes de sécurité pour
meuleuse sans l
Consignes de sécurité communes aux travaux de
meulage, ponçage, brossage métallique et tronçon-
nage abrasif :
1. Cet outil électrique est conçu pour fonc-
tionner en tant que meuleuse, ponceuse,
brosse métallique ou outil de tronçonnage.
Lisez toutes les mises en garde, instructions,
illustrations et spécications qui accom-
pagnent cet outil électrique. Il y a risque de
décharge électrique, d’incendie et/ou de blessure
grave si les instructions ci-dessous ne sont pas
respectées.
2. Il n’est pas recommandé d’e󰀨ectuer des tra-
vaux tels que le polissage avec cet outil élec-
trique. Les travaux pour lequel l’outil électrique
n’a pas été conçu peuvent engendrer un danger et
causer des blessures.
3. N’utilisez pas d’accessoires non conçus spé-
ciquement pour l’outil et non recommandés
par le fabricant de l’outil. Même si un accessoire
peut être xé à votre outil électrique, cela ne
garantit pas son fonctionnement sécuritaire.
4. La vitesse nominale de l’accessoire doit être
au moins égale à la vitesse maximale inscrite
sur l’outil électrique. En tournant plus vite que
leur vitesse nominale, les accessoires peuvent
casser et voler en éclats.
5. Le diamètre extérieur et l’épaisseur de
votre accessoire ne doivent pas dépasser la
capacité nominale de votre outil électrique.
Il est impossible de protéger ou de contrôler
adéquatement les accessoires d’une dimension
inappropriée.
6. Le montage leté des accessoires doit corres-
pondre au letage de l’arbre de la meuleuse.
Pour les accessoires montés à l’aide de
asques, le diamètre intérieur de l’accessoire
doit correspondre au diamètre de positionne-
ment du asque. Les accessoires non adaptés
aux pièces de montage de l’outil électrique se
déséquilibreront, vibreront excessivement et
risqueront d’entraîner une perte de contrôle.
7. N’utilisez pas un accessoire endommagé.
Avant chaque utilisation, inspectez les acces-
soires pour vérier l’absence de copeaux
et ssures sur les accessoires tels que les
meules abrasives, l’absence de ssures ou
d’usure excessive sur le tampon d’appoint,
et l’absence de ls lâches ou ssurés sur la
brosse métallique. Si vous échappez l’outil
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l’absence de dommages ou installez un acces-
soire non endommagé. Après avoir vérié
et installé un accessoire, assurez-vous que
personne, y compris vous-même, ne se trouve
dans la trajectoire de l’accessoire en rotation,
et faites tourner l’outil électrique à vide et à
vitesse maximale pendant une minute. Si l’ac-
cessoire est endommagé, il devrait normalement
se casser pendant cet essai.
8.
Portez des dispositifs de sécurité personnelle.
Suivant le type d’utilisation, portez un écran
facial, des lunettes à coques ou des lunettes de
sécurité. Au besoin, portez un masque antipous-
sières, des protections d’oreilles, des gants et
un tablier de travail assez épais pour arrêter les
petits fragments abrasifs ou les fragments de
pièce. La protection oculaire utilisée doit pouvoir
protéger contre les débris projetés lors des divers
travaux. Le masque antipoussières ou le respira-
teur doit pouvoir ltrer les particules générées par
votre travail. L’exposition trop longue à un bruit très
intense peut entraîner des lésions de l’ouïe.
9. Tenez toutes les personnes présentes à une dis-
tance sécuritaire de votre zone de travail. Toute
personne pénétrant dans votre zone de travail
doit porter des dispositifs de protection person-
nelle. Des fragments de pièce ou d’un accessoire
cassé peuvent s’envoler et blesser quelqu’un même
au-delà de la zone de travail immédiate.
10. Tenez l’outil électrique par ses surfaces de
prise isolées, pendant toute utilisation où
l’accessoire de coupe pourrait venir en contact
avec un câblage dissimulé. En cas de contact
avec un l sous tension, les pièces métalliques à
découvert de l’outil électrique deviendraient éga-
lement sous tension et risqueraient de transmettre
une décharge à l’utilisateur.
11. Ne reposez jamais l’outil électrique tant que
l’accessoire ne s’est pas complètement immo-
bilisé. L’accessoire en rotation risquerait d’accro-
cher la surface et d’entraîner la perte de maîtrise
de l’outil électrique.
12.
Ne faites pas fonctionner l’outil électrique
lorsque vous le transportez. Un contact accidentel
avec l’accessoire en rotation pourrait accrocher vos
vêtements et entraîner l’accessoire vers votre corps.
13. Nettoyez régulièrement les orices d’aération
de l’outil électrique. Le ventilateur du moteur
aspire les poussières à l’intérieur du boîtier, et
l’accumulation excessive de métal en poudre peut
entraîner un risque électrique.
14. N’utilisez pas l’outil électrique près de maté-
riaux inammables. Les étincelles risqueraient
de faire prendre en feu ces matériaux.
15. N’utilisez pas d’accessoires qui requièrent un
liquide de refroidissement. L’utilisation d’eau
ou autre liquide de refroidissement peut entraîner
une électrocution ou une décharge électrique.
Recul et mises en gardes connexes
Le recul est une réaction brusque qui se produit lors-
qu’une meule en rotation, un tampon d’appoint, une
brosse ou autre accessoire se coince ou accroche. Le
coincement ou l’accrochage entraîne l’arrêt rapide de
l’accessoire en rotation, ce qui en retour propulse l’outil
électrique hors de contrôle dans le sens opposé à la
rotation de l’accessoire au point de grippage.
Par exemple, si une meule abrasive accroche dans la
pièce ou s’y coince, le bord de la meule, au point où elle
se coince, plongera dans le matériau, faisant du même
coup remonter ou reculer la meule hors de la pièce.
La meule peut alors bondir vers l’utilisateur ou dans
le sens opposé, selon la direction du mouvement de
la meule au point de coinçage. Les meules abrasives
peuvent également se casser dans ces conditions.
Le recul est le résultat d’une mauvaise utilisation de
l’outil électrique et/ou de mauvaises méthodes ou
conditions d’utilisation ; on peut l’éviter en prenant les
précautions adéquates indiquées ci-dessous.
1.
Maintenez une prise ferme sur l’outil électrique,
et placez votre corps et votre bras de manière à
pouvoir résister aux forces de recul. Utilisez tou-
jours la poignée auxiliaire, le cas échéant, pour
contrôler au maximum le recul ou la réaction de
couple durant le démarrage. Si les précautions
adéquates sont prises, l’utilisateur peut contrôler les
réactions de couple ou les forces de recul.
2. Ne mettez jamais votre main près de l’acces-
soire en rotation. L’accessoire pourrait reculer
sur votre main.
3. Ne placez pas votre corps dans la zone où
l’outil électrique se déplacera en cas de recul.
Le recul propulsera l’outil dans le sens opposé au
mouvement de la meule au point d’accrochage.
4. Soyez tout particulièrement prudent lorsque
vous travaillez dans les coins, sur les rebords
aigus, etc. Évitez de faire bondir ou accrocher
l’accessoire. Les coins, les rebords aigus ou les
rebondissements ont tendance à provoquer un
accrochage de l’accessoire en rotation et à causer
une perte de contrôle ou un recul.
5. Ne xez pas de chaîne de scie, de lame de
sculpture ou de lame de scie dentée. De telles
lames créent fréquemment un recul et une perte
de contrôle.
Consignes de sécurité spéciques aux travaux de
meulage et de tronçonnage abrasif :
1. Utilisez uniquement des meules du type
recommandé pour votre outil électrique, et les
protecteurs spéciquement conçus pour la
meule sélectionnée. Les meules pour lesquelles
l’outil électrique n’a pas été conçu ne peuvent être
adéquatement protégées et sont dangereuses.
2. La surface de meulage des meules à moyeu
déporté doit être montée sous le plan de la
lèvre du protecteur. Une meule mal montée qui
dépasse le plan de la lèvre ne peut être adéquate-
ment protégée.
3.
Le protecteur doit être solidement xé à l’outil
électrique et positionné pour un maximum de
sécurité, an qu’un minimum de meule soit
exposé vers l’utilisateur. Le protecteur aide à
protéger l’utilisateur des fragments cassés de
meule, d’un contact accidentel avec la meule et des
étincelles qui peuvent mettre feu aux vêtements.
4. Les meules ne doivent être utilisées que pour
les applications recommandées. Exemple :
ne meulez pas avec le côté de la meule tron-
çonneuse. Les meules tronçonneuses abrasives
sont conçues pour le meulage périphérique. Elles
peuvent voler en éclats sous l’e󰀨et d’une force
latérale.