Assembly - Ryobi AG452 Operator's Manual

UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
 Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the
box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are
included.
 Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
 Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Angle Grinder
Wrench
Disc Flange
Flange Nut
Side Handle
Grinding Wheel
Wire Wheel
Abrasive Mop Disc
Case
Operator's Manual
WARNING:
Thoroughly inspect a new grinding wheel before you
install it on the grinder.
• Tap lightly around the wheel using a wooden hammer.
• Listen carefully to the resulting sounds. Places with fis-
sures or cracks will result in a different sound.
Do not use a wheel containing fissures or cracks.
When you install a new grinding wheel, carry out a no
load revolution test of approximately one minute with
the grinding wheel facing a safe direction, i.e., away from
people or objects.
WARNING:
The side handle must always be used to help prevent
loss of control and possible serious injury.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate
this tool until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accesso-
ries not recommended for use with this tool. Any such
alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a
hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal
injury.
WARNING:
Do not connect to power supply until assembly is
complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental
starting and possible serious personal injury.
INSTALLING THE SIDE HANDLE
See Figure 2.
Unplug the angle grinder.

 Insert the side handle into the desired operating
position.
 Securely tighten by turning the side handle clockwise.
NOTE: The handle can be installed on the top, left, or right
side of the grinder, depending on operator preference.
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SIDE
TO
HANDLE
LOOSEN
TO
TIGHTEN
Fig. 2