Makita 906 User Manual

Die Grinder

MODEL 906

DOUBLE
INSULATION

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

WARNING:

For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model 906

Collet size 1/4”

No load speed (RPM) 25,000/min.

Overall length 283 mm (11-1/8”)

Net weight 0.9 kg (2.0 lbs)

• Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice.

• Specifications may differ from country to country.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES USA002-2

(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

Work A re a

1. Keep your work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered benches and dark areas invite acci­dents.

2. Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Powe r

tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.

3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors
away while operating a power tool. Dis-

tractions can cause you to lose control.

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Electrical Safety

4. Double insulated tools are equipped with
a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other.) This plug will fit in a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not
fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified elec­trician to install a polarized outlet. Do not
change the plug in any way. Double insula-

tion eliminates the need for the three wire
grounded power cord and grounded power
supply system.

5. Avoid body contact with grounded sur­faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of

electric shock if your body is grounded.

6. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will

increase the risk of electric shock.

7. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
to carry the tools or pull the plug from an
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Replace
damaged cords immediately. Damaged

cords increase the risk of electric shock.

8. When operating a power tool outside, use
an outdoor extension cord marked “W-A”
or “W”. These cords are rated for outdoor

use and reduce the risk of electric shock.

Personal Safety

9. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use tool while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention while

operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.

10. Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth­ing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep
your hair, clothing, and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or

long hair can be caught in moving parts.

11. Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch
is off before plugging in. Carrying tools with

your finger on the switch or plugging in tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.

12. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches
before turning the tool on. A wrench or a

key that is left attached to a rotating part of
the tool may result in personal injury.

13. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. Proper footing and

balance enables better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.

14. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye

protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety

shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must
be used for appropriate conditions. Ordinary
eye or sun glasses are NOT eye protection.

Tool Use and Care

15. Use clamps or other practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the work by hand or

against your body is unstable and may lead
to loss of control.

16. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for
your application. The correct tool will do the

job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.

17. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it
on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled

with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.

18. Disconnect the plug from the power
source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the tool.

Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the tool accidentally.

19. Store idle tools out of reach of children
and other untrained persons. Tools are

dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

20. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting
tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained

tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely
to bind and are easier to control.

21. Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the tools
operation. If damaged, have the tool ser­viced before using. Many accidents are

caused by poorly maintained tools.

22. Use only accessories that are recom­mended by the manufacturer for your
model. Accessories that may be suitable for

one tool, may become hazardous when used
on another tool.

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SERVICE

23. Tool service must be performed only by

qualified repair personnel. Service or main-

tenance performed by unqualified personnel
could result in a risk of injury.

24. When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual.

Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance instructions may create a risk of
electric shock or injury.

USE 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. Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage num­ber, the heavier the cord.

Table 1: Minimum gage for cord

Ampere Rating

More Than Not More Than AWG

0 6 18 16 16 14

6 10 18161412
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12 Not Recommended

Volts Total length of cord in feet

120 V 25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES USB006-2

DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from
repeated use) replace strict adherence to grinder safety rules. If
you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious
personal injury.

1. Accessories must be rated for at least the
speed recommended on the tool warning
label. Wheels and other accessories running

over rated speed can fly apart and cause
injury.

2. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will

make exposed metal parts of the tool “live”
and shock the operator.

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3. Always use safety glasses or goggles.
Ordinary eye or sun glasses are NOT
safety glasses.

4. Check the wheel carefully for cracks or
damage before operation. Replace
cracked or damaged wheel immediately.
Run the tool at no load for about a minute,
holding tool away from others. If wheel is
flawed, it will likely separate during this
test.

5. Hold the tool firmly.

6. Keep hands away from rotating parts.

7. Make sure the wheel is not contacting the

workpiece before the switch is turned on.

8. 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.

9. Watch out for flying sparks. Hold the tool
so that sparks fly away from you and other
persons or flammable materials.

10. Do not leave the tool running. Operate the
tool only when hand-held.

11. Do not touch the workpiece immediately
after operation; it may be extremely hot
and could burn your skin.

12. Always be sure you have a firm footing.
Be sure no one is below when using the
tool in high locations.

13. Do not use water or grinding lubricant.

14. Do not use this tool as cutter.

15. ALWAYS wear proper apparel including

long sleeve shirts, leather gloves and
shop aprons to protect skin from contact
with hot grindings.

16. Use of this tool to grind or sand some
products, paints and wood could expose
user to dust containing hazardous sub­stances. Use appropriate respiratory pro­tection.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this
instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.

SYMBOLS USD201-2

The followings show the symbols used for tool.

V .......................volts

A ....................... amperes

Hz .....................hertz

................ alternating current

....................no load speed

n

˚

....................Class II Construction

.../min................revolutions or reciprocation per

minute

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FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION

1. Switch

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CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the
tool.

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Switch action

CAUTION:

• Before plugging in the tool, always check to see that the
tool is switched off.

• Switch can be locked in “ON” position for ease of
operator comfort during extended use. Apply caution
when locking tool in “ON” position and maintain firm
grasp on tool.

To start the tool, press the “ON ( I )” side of the switch. To
stop the tool, press the “OFF (O)” side of the switch.

ASSEMBLY

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1. Wrench 17

2. Wrench 10

3. Collet nut

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool.

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Installing or removing wheel point

Loosen the collet nut and insert the wheel point into the collet
nut. Use the smaller wrench to hold the spindle and the
larger one to tighten the collet nut securely.

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The wheel point should not be mounted more than 10 mm
(3/8”) from the collet nut. Exceeding this distance could
cause vibration or a broken shaft.
To remove the wheel point, follow the installation procedure
in reverse.

CAUTION:

• A 1/4” collet cone is provided as standard equipment.
Use an optional collet cone 1/8” to install a 1/8” shank
wheel point.

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OPERATION

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1. Dressing stone

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Turn the tool on without the wheel point making any contact
with the workpiece and wait until the wheel point attains full
speed. Then apply the wheel point to the workpiece gently.
To obtain a good finish, move the tool in the leftward direc­tion slowly.

CAUTION:

• Apply light pressure on the tool. Excessive pressure on
the tool will only cause a poor finish and overloading of
the motor.

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Dressing wheel point

When the wheel point becomes “loaded” with various bits
and particles, you should dress the wheel point with the
dressing stone.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or
maintenance.

To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
carbon brush inspection and replacement, any other mainte­nance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Autho­rized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita
replacement parts.

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ACCESSORIES

CAUTION:

• These accessories or attachments are recommended for
use with your Makita tool specified 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.

If you need any assistance for more details regarding these
accessories, ask your local Makita service center.

• Wheel points

• Collet cone (1/4”, 1/8”)

• Wrench 10

• Wrench 17

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Cut

Makita Canada Inc.
1950 Forbes Street,
Whitby, Ontario
L1N 7B7

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Your answers to the following questions are appreciated.

1. This product was purchased from?

Hardware/lumber Store

2. Use of the product is intended for?

Construction trade

5. Any comments?

Industrial Supply

Other ( )Tool Distributor

Home maintenance

Other ( )Industrial maintenance

3. How did you first learn of Makita Power Tools?

4. Most favored points are?

Certificate of Warranty

Mail to Makita

Date Purchased Model No.

Month Day Year 20

Serial No.

Magazine/Newspaper

Store display

Design

Price

Catalog

Other ( )From dealer

Makita Brand

Powe rFeatures

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Street Address

City Province

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Factory Service Centres

Head Office: 1950 Forbes St., Whitby, Ontario, L1N 7B7

Regional Office: 11771 Hammersmith Way, Richmond

Regional Office: 6389 boul. Couture, St. Leonard, Quebec

Dartmouth: 202 Brownlow Avenue

Ville St. Laurent: 1140 Rue Bégin, Ville St. Laurent, Quebec

Les Saules: 1200 St. Jean Baptiste, Unit 106, Les Saules,

Nepean: 210 Colonnade Road, Unit 11, Nepean,

Whitby: 1950 Forbes St., Whitby, Ontario, L1N 7B7

London: 317 Adelaide St. S., Unit 117, London,

Mississauga: 6350 Tomken Rd., Unit 8, Mississauga,

Calgary: #8-6115 Fourth St. S.E., Calgary

Edmonton: 11614-149 Street, Edmonton, Alberta,

Richmond: 11771 Hammersmith Way, Richmond, B.C.,

Coquitlam: 2131 Hartley Ave., #103

Winnipeg: 1670 St. James Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba,

Saskatoon: 206A-2750 Faithful Avenue Saskatoon,

For the authorized service centre nearest you please refer to the local yellow pages directory under “tools” or con­tact our customer service department (Tel) 1-800-263-3734

(905) 571 - 2200 1-800-263-3734

(604) 272 - 3104 1-800-663-0909B.C. V7A 5H6

(514) 323 - 1223 1-800-361-7049H1P 3J5(Montreal)

(902) 468 - 7064 1-888-625-4821Dartmouth, N.S., B3B 1T5

(514) 745 - 5025 1-888-745-5025H4R 1X1(Montreal)

(418) 871 - 5720 1-800-663-5757Quebec, G2E 5E8(Quebec)

(613) 224 - 5022 1-888-560-2214Ontario, K2E 7M1(Ottawa)

(905) 571 - 2200 1-800-263-3734

(519) 686 - 3115 1-800-571-0899Ontario, N5Z 3L3

(905) 670 - 7255 1-888-221-9811Ontario, L5T 1Y3

(403) 243 - 3995 1-800-267-0445Alberta, T2H 2H9

(780) 455 - 6644 1-888-455-6644T5M 3R3

(604) 272 - 3104 1-800-663-0909V7A 5H6

(604) 525 - 7434 1-800-266-7738Coquitlam, B.C. V3K 2Z3

(204) 694 - 0402 1-800-550-5073R3H 0L3

(306) 931 - 0111 1-888-931-0111Saskatchewan, S7K 6M6

CUSTOMER RECORD

When you need service...

• Explain the problem in a letter

• Enclose the letter with the tool

• Package carefully and send prepaid

to the nearest Makita factory or
authorized service centre

DATE

PURCHASED:

DEALER’S NAME

& ADDRESS:

MODEL NO.:

SERIAL NO.:

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MAKITA LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

Warranty Policy

Every Makita tool is thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. It is warranted to be free of defects from
workmanship and materials for the period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. Should any trouble develop during
this one year period, return the COMPLETE tool, freight prepaid, to one of Makita’s Factory or Authorized Service Centres.
If inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective workmanship or material, Makita will repair (or at our option, replace)
without charge.

This Warranty does not apply:

• where normal maintenance is required,

• repairs have been made or attempted by others,

• the tool has been abused, misused or improperly maintained,

• alterations have been made to the tool.

IN NO EVENT SHALL MAKITA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FROM
THE SALE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER APPLIES BOTH DURING AND AFTER THE TERM OF THIS
WARRANTY.

“The Makita Warranty is the only and the entire written warranty given by Makita for the Makita tools. No dealer or his agent
or employee is authorized to extend or enlarge upon this warranty by any verbal or written statement or advertisement.”

MAKITA DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF

“MERCHANTABILITY” AND FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE,” AFTER THE ONE YEAR TERM OF THIS WARRANTY.

“This Warranty gives you specific rights. The provisions contained in this warranty are not intended to limit, modify, take away

from, disclaim or exclude any warranties set forth in any provincial legislation. To the extent required by law, the provisions in
any provincial or federal legislation with respect to warranties take precedence over the provisions in this warranty.”

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