Makita GA7040S - 7in/180mm Soft Start Angle Grinder

Makita GA7040S - 7in/180mm Soft Start Angle Grinder
180mm Angle Grinder with soft start Has a rotatable rear handle and Ultra Low vibration.
Wheel size: 180mm
Bore Size: 22mm
Spindle size: M14 x 2mm
No Load Speed: 8,500rpm
Input wattage: 2,400
Net Weight: 5.6kg

Damper system separates handles from motor body
AVT side handle cuts vibration
Soft-start system for 7” and 9” grinders

Makita continues to expand the range of professional power tools featuring anti vibration technology, and the latest
introduction, new 180mm and 230mm angle grinders achieve ultra low vibration ratings.

These powerful 2,400watt angle grinders have the main rear handle effectively separated from the motor body by a pivot
fulcrum and rubber damper system. When the grinder is being used vibration would be transmitted into the rear handle
but with the new damper system the pressure from the operator on the handle makes it pivot on the fulcrum, which
engages the rubber damper nearest to the motor body thus absorbing the vibration before it reaches the grip area.

Adding further operator protection, the new Makita side handle uses the same fulcrum system with the handle, which is made from a GRP/rubber sandwich with end counterweight, pivoting on a ball joint onto the rubber damper which again reduces the transmission of the machine vibration to the grip handle. This low-vibration side-handle can be fitted to existing Makita grinders.
Both new angle grinders feature the soft-start system whereby the motor drive will build up speed gradually irrespective of trigger depression. This reduces the torque kick on start up, a further safety protection. Both models have a maximum no load speed of 8,500rpm.
Both handgrip controls can be used in three positions; the rear section can be rotated through 180 degrees and locked in three positions. Similarly the front anti-vibration handle can be moved into corresponding three threaded positions on the drive housing. This gives the ideal control position for whatever angle the grinder is used to best suit the job in hand.
The combination of these two new fulcrum safety handles means that the new Makita GA7040S 180mm and the Makita GA9040S 230mm angle grinders are safe to use in all operations.