Installing wheel guard

 

 

When using a depressed center wheel or an

 

 

abrasive cut-off wheel, always use a wheel

 

 

guard. Mount the wheel guard with the tab

, Wheel

guard

on the wheel guard band aligned with the

r--

notch on the bearing box Then rotate the

wheel guard 160 degrees counterclockwise. Be sure to tighten the screw securely.

Installing side grip (auxiliary handle)

Always install the side grip on the tool securely before operation. The side grip can be installed in any of three positions on the sides of the tool, whichever is convenient and keeps the guard properly positioned. Always hold the tool's switch handle and the side grip firmly with both hands during operation.

WARNING:

Side grip only in such a way that grinding wheel will not contact any part of your body and that wheel guard always remains positioned as a barrier between the grinding wheel and the operator. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.

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Makita 9049, 90471 instruction manual Installing wheel guard, Installing side grip auxiliary handle

90471, 9049 specifications

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