MAKITA GB602 (01) PDF Document

KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator’s manual carefully. Learn the applications and limitations as well as specific potential hazards related to this tool.

GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing body contact with grounded surfaces. For example: pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerator enclosures.

KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. Never operate the tool with any guard or over removed. Make sure all guards are operating properly before each use.

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work areas and workbenches invite accidents.

AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use power tools near gasoline or other flammable liquids, in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.

KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area.

MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.

DON’T FORCE THE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force the tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

USE THE 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. A wire gauge size (A.W.G) of at least 16 is recommended for an extension cord 8 meters or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and replace if damaged.

WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, neckties, or jewelry that can get caught in the tool’s moving parts and cause personal injury. Non-solid footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses.

PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty.

PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation.

DON’T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by the cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Disconnect all tools when not in use, before servicing, or when changing attachments, wheels, etc.

AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING.

USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury.

DO NOT use wheels with incorrect size bore. NEVER use wheel washers or wheel that are defective or incorrect and NEVER touch grinding wheel or other moving parts.

NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the wheel is unintentionally contacted.

DIRECTION OF FEED. Be aware of wheel rotation direction; never grind without the work rest being properly set. NEVER grind more than one workpiece at a time.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center.

KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to clean tool.

NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor or sparking from grinding metal could ignite fumes.

NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece, a piece of scrap, or anything else that is in or near the grinding path of the wheel.

AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the wheel. ALWAYS make sure you have good balance.

NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with the path of the wheel.

DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center.

DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR SWITCH ON AND OFF RAPIDLY. This could cause the wheel to loosen and could create a hazard.

USE ONLY FLANGES furnished with this bench grinder.

MAKE SURE THE GRINDING IS SECURELY MOUNTED as described in the operating instructions before connecting the tool to a power supply.

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE WHEEL NUT, excessive tightening cause the wheel to crack during operation.

INSPECT GRINDING WHEEL for visible defects. Check the wheel for fissures and cracks, and test for normal operation prior to use.

ADJUST distance between wheel and work rest to maintain 1.6 mm or less separation as the diameter of the wheel decreases with use. The value of separation used in the marking is to be the separation recommended by the manufacturer but shall not be more than 3.2 mm.

ALWAYS EASE THE WORKPIECE AGAINST THE ABRASIVE WHEEL. When starting to grind, a harsh impact can break the wheel. Use light pressure when starting to grind; too much pressure on a cold wheel can cause the wheel to crack.

NEVER START THE GRINDER when the wheel is contact with the workpiece.

SECURE WORK. Always hold workpiece firmly against the work rest.

FREQUENTLY clean grinding dust from beneath grinder.

DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY MEDICATION.

The standard equipment for the MAKITA GB602 includes:

Wrench 8-19: 1 unit

Wrench 10-13: 1 unit

Safety goggles: 1 unit

POWER SWITCH: An easy access On/Off switch convenience and safety.

MOTOR: Powered by a precision-built electric induction motor, your bench grinder has sufficient power to handle tough grinding jobs.

GRINDING WHEEL: Equipped with coarse and fine grinding wheels to suit most applications.

COOLANT TRAY: When grinding, metal objects become heated quickly. It is important to keep moving the object back and forth across the grinding wheel and to cool the object frequently using the grinder’s Coolant Tray.

WORK LIGHT: Includes a permanently mounted work light that automatically lights the work area for safer, more accurate grinding and sharpening.

SAFETY EYE SHIELD AND SPARK DEFLECTOR: The safety shields and spark deflectors are adjustable for operator convenience.

WORK REST: The work rests are independently adjustable to compensate for wheel wear. Adjust the distance between the wheel and work rest to maintain 1.6 mm or less separation.

Step 1. Identify the components: Safety eye shield, eye shield mounting arm, adjustable knob, washer, and hex bolt.

Step 2. Mount the left and right eye shield-mounting arm to the inside of the wheel guards using the clamp brackets, hex bolts (M6 X 30 mm), and washers (6 mm).

Step 3. Once eye shield mounting arms are firmly in place, slide the shield bracket onto the eye shield-mounting arm.

Step 4. Tighten the adjustable knob leaving it loose enough to allow the safety eye shield to be raised and lowered easily.

Note: Never operate the bench grinder unless the safety eye shields and spark deflectors are properly installed and in place.

Step 1. Mount the work rests to the work rest bracket using the two hex bolts.

Step 2. Before tightening the bolts, adjust the gap between the grinding wheel and work rest to a maximum of 1.6 mm.

Step 3. Tighten the bolts securely.

Keep a tool on the work rest firmly at the correct angle to the wheel.

Keep the object in constant motion, moving it at an even pace.

Never force a tool against the grinding wheel.

Keep the tool cool by using either a cooling tray or a pan of water.

The grinding wheel should rotate “into” the object being sharpened.

Never sharpen or grind anything made of aluminum.

Step 1. Always disconnect the bench grinder from the power source before performing any assembly or adjustment.

Step 2. Remove the wheel cover by loosening the screws with the nut wrench.

Step 3. Loosen the wheel nut in a clockwise direction for the left side and a counterclockwise direction for the right side.

Step 4. Remove the outer flange and the old grinding wheel.

Step 5. Install the new grinding wheel and reverse the above procedure.

Step 6. Ensure the grinding wheel and outer flange are properly seated on the spindle shaft.

Note: Be sure to obtain a wheel with a safe rated speed at least as high as the “no load speed” RPM marked on the data plate of the grinder.

Step 1. When the light bulb is worn out and no longer working, unfasten the screws which fix the lamp cover.

Step 2. Gently remove the bulb from the holder by pushing in and turning anticlockwise.

Step 3. To replace, gently push the new light bulb into the insert and turn clockwise.

Step 4. Fix the lamp cover back in place in the reverse order.

Step 1. Set the work rest of the bench grinder at a slight angle and brace the wheel-dressing tool against it.

Step 2. Do not make contact with the grinding wheel until after you have turned on the motor and the wheel is rotating at full speed.

Step 3. Press the dressing tool slightly against the rotating wheel until you get a bite, then move slowly from side to side across the wheel.

Step 4. A small bite and many passes are better than a big bite and one pass. Work cautiously; hold the dresser with force on the work rest.

Step 5. Do not use excessive pressure against the grinding wheel. Proceed solely until you master the technique.