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Sander
MODEL GA7911
INSTR UCTIO N M A N U A L
WARNING:
For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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SPECIFICATIONS Model GA7911 No load speed (RPM) 6,000/min Overall length 412 mm (16-1/4”) Net weight 5.5 kg (12.1 lbs) Spindle thread 5/8” Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Specifications may differ from country to country. GENERAL SAFETY RULES USA001-2 (For All Tools) WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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5. Avoid body contact with grounded sur- 14. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety refrigerators. There is an increased risk of shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must electric shock if your body is grounded. be used for appropriate conditions. Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT eye protection. 6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will Tool Use and Care increase t
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24. When servicing a tool, use only identical SERVICE replacement parts. Follow instructions in 23. Tool service must be performed only by the Maintenance section of this manual. qualified repair personnel. Service or main- Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow tenance performed by unqualified personnel Maintenance instructions may create a risk of could result in a risk of injury. electric shock or injury. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD: Use only three-wire extension cords that have three-
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An adapter Fig. “B” and “C” is available for connecting Fig. “A” type plugs to two-prong receptacles. The green-colored rigid ear, lug, etc., extending from the adapter must be con- nected to a permanent ground, such as a properly grounded outlet box. GROUNDING METHODS ADAPTER GROUNDED OUTLET METAL SCREW GROUNDED TAB FOR OUTLET BOX GROUNDING SCREW GROUNDING PIN Fig. A Fig. B Fig. C SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES USB038-5 DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from repeated use) replace st
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11. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the IF USED AS A GRINDER tool only when hand-held. 16. Always use proper guard with grinding 12. Do not touch the workpiece immediately wheel. A guard protects operator from bro- after operation; it may be extremely hot ken wheel fragments. and could burn your skin. 17. When using depressed center grinding 13. Ventilate your work area adequately when wheels, be sure to use only fiberglass- you perform sanding operations. reinforced wheels. 14. ALWAYS we
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FUNCTIONAL CAUTION: DESCRIPTION Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool. 001028 Shaft lock CAUTION: Never actuate the shaft lock when the spindle is moving. The tool may be damaged. 1 Press the shaft lock to prevent spindle rotation when install- ing or removing accessories. 1. Shaft lock 001043 Switch action CAUTION: Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
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ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool. 001059 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. 001114 Installing or removing abrasive disc 1 (optional accessory) 2 NOTE: 3 Use sander accessories specified in this manual. These must be purchased separately. Mount the ru
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Guard assembly Part No. 191214-3 ... For 180 mm (7”) Part No. 191215-1 ... For 230 mm (9”) Guard accessory kit Part No. 191228-2 ... For 180 mm (7”) Part No. 191231-3 ... For 230 mm (9”) 001066 Installing or removing wheel guard 1 CAUTION: When using a depressed center grinding wheel/Multi- disc, flex wheel or wire wheel brush, the wheel guard 23 must be fitted on the tool so that the closed side of the guard always points toward the operator. Mount the wheel guard with the protrusion on the
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001103 Installing or removing flex wheel 1 (optional accessory) 2 3 WARNING: 4 Always use specific guard when depressed center grinding wheel/Multi-disc is on tool. Wheel can shatter during use and guard helps to reduce chances of personal injury. 1. Lock nut 2. Flex wheel Follow instructions for depressed center grinding wheel/ 3. Plastic pad Multi-disc but also use plastic pad over wheel. See order of 4. Inner flange assembly on accessories page in this manual. OPERATION WARNING: It should
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001143 Operation with wire cup brush (optional accessory) 1 2 CAUTION: Check operation of brush by running tool with no load, insuring that no one is in front of or in line with brush. Do not use brush that is damaged, or which is out of balance. Use of damaged brush could increase potential 1. Wire cup brush for injury from contact with broken brush wires. 2. Urethane washer Unplug tool and place it upside down allowing easy access to spindle. Remove any accessories on spindle. Mount ure- t
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MAINTENANCE CAUTION: 001171 Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or 1 maintenance. The tool and its air vents have to be kept clean. Regularly clean the tool’s air vents or whenever the vents start to 2 become obstructed. 1. Exhaust vent 2. Inhalation vent 001145 Replacing carbon brushes Remove and check the carbon brushes regularly. Replace when they wear down to the limit mark. Keep the carbon brushes clean and free to slip in the
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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. 001186 1 2 2 8 2 12 3 3 9 11 13 4 6 10 5 7 5 GA7911 1Grip36 2 Wheel guard 3 Inner flange 89 4 Depressed center grinding wheel/Multi-disc 5 Lock nut 5/8-45 6 Plastic pad 7 Flex wheel 8 Rubber pad 170 9 Abrasive disc 10 Sanding lock nut 5/8-48 11 Wire wheel brush 12 Urethane washer 14 13 W
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First-Class Postage Required Post Office will not deliver without proper postage. Makita U.S.A., Inc. 14930 Northam Street La Mirada, CA 90638-5753 Fold 17 Cut
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MAIL THIS PORTION Your answer to the following questions are appreciated. 1.This product was purchased from: 3. How did you learn of about this product: Home Center Other ( ) Magazine Radio Hardware/Lumber Store From Dealer Exhibition Tool Distributor Newspaper From Friend Industrial Supply Store Display Previous Usage Construction Supply Catalog Other ( ) 2. Use of the product is intended for: 4. Most favored points are: Construction Trade Design Repair Service Industrial Maintenance Features D
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FACTORY SERVICE CENTERS 1-800-4-MAKITA RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS ALABAMA COLORADO KENTUCKY NEW MEXICO PUERTO RICO 2365 Pelham Parkway 11839 E. 51st Ave. 1215 S. Hurstbourne Parkway 5805 Menaul Blvd. NE 200 Guayama St. Pelham, AL 35124 Denver, CO 80239-2709 Louisville, KY 40222 Albuquerque, NM 87110 Hato Rey, PR 00917 (205) 620-1791 (303) 371-2850 (502) 326-3740 (505) 881-4619 (787) 250-8776 ARIZONA CONNECTICUT LOUSIANA NEW YORK TENNESSEE 3707 E. Broadway Rd., Ste. 6 508 Spring St. 562
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WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: lead from lead-based paints, crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of w
