GD0600 400W 1/4" paddle switch die grinder
The GD0600 electric corded die grinder with paddle switch manufactured by Makita.
The machine is powered by 400 watt brushed motor from an outlet. Depending on the region it is sold in the cord has an appropriate power plug and voltage rating for 120 and 230 volt outlets.
The tool can drive a wheel with a maximum diameter of 38 mm (1 1/2").
Exterior
The machine has a barrel shaped body with the middle part made out of "Makita teal" colored plastic.
The rear half of the body is covered in black rubber and has horizontal ventilation slots on the sides.
Attached to the front of the body is "neck" covered in black rubber which can be held with the second hand. The ventilation exhaust at the base is pointing upwards so that the warm air does not blow on the hand.
At the end of the handle is a collet with a maximum diameter of 1/4" (6.25 mm).
Operation
The machine is activated by holding down the paddle switch on the bottom of the body. the switch has an integrated lock off lever that can be used to prevent accidental activation.
To place a wheel in the collet two wrenches are included which need to be used to hold the spindle in place while the other one loosens or tightens the collet.
Safety
Makita notes in the user manual that the grinding wheel should not be mounted more than 8 mm (5/16") from the collet to prevent vibrations and the wheel shaft breaking.
Included accessories
- Two collet spanner wrenches
Variants
- GD0601 with slide switch