Ryobi PBLAG01 Operator's Manual page 8

 Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the wheel
clockwise until the spindle locks in position.
 Tighten the Fixtec nut securely by hand or with the wrench
provided. Do not overtighten.
To remove:
 Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the Fixtec nut
until the spindle locks.
NOTE: To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock,
always allow motor to come to a complete stop before
engaging spindle lock.
 Loosen and remove the Fixtec nut from the spindle.
 Remove the grinding wheel and disc flange.
INSTALLING/REMOVING CUTTING WHEEL
See Figure 3, page 12.
 Install the wheel guard.
 Place the disc flange onto the spindle. Make sure the
flats on the bottom of the disc flange are engaged with
the flats on the spindle.
 Place the cutting wheel over the spindle.
WARNING:
Always install a cutting wheel with the flat side of the
Fixtec nut against the wheel. Failure to do so may cause
the cutting wheel to crack when tightening the Fixtec
nut. This could result in serious in serious personal injury
because of loose particles breaking off and being thrown
from the tool. Do not overtighten.
 Thread the Fixtec nut on the spindle with the raised, small
diameter portion of the Fixtec nut facing up.
 Fit the flat side of the Fixtec nut against the outside of
the wheel and finger tighten.
 Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the wheel
clockwise until the spindle locks in position.
 Tighten the Fixtec nut securely by hand or with the wrench
provided. Do not overtighten.
 Install guard insert as described later in this section.
To remove:
 Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the Fixtec nut
until the spindle locks.
NOTE: To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock,
always allow motor to come to a complete stop before
engaging spindle lock.
 Loosen and remove the Fixtec nut from the spindle.
NOTE: The Fixtec nut may be too tight to remove by hand.
In this case, use the wrench provided.
 Remove the guard insert, cutting wheel, and disc flange.
ASSEMBLY
ATTACHING THE GUARD INSERT
See Figure 4, page 13.
WARNING:
Always attach the guard insert to the wheel guard when
using a cutting wheel. Failure to use the guard insert could
result in serious personal injury.
Always install the guard insert before performing cutting
operations. When attached correctly, the guard insert and
wheel guard provide protection on both sides of the cutting
wheel.
 Install wheel guard and cutting wheel.
 Place the edge of the guard insert closest to the label
over the edge of the wheel guard.
NOTE: The label on the guard insert should be pointing
away from the cutting wheel.
 Slide the guard insert over the grinding wheel and rotate
it until the tab snaps into place.
 To remove, pull the tab away from the wheel guard and
rotate guard insert off of the wheel guard.
INSTALLING THE SIDE HANDLE
See Figure 5, page 13.
WARNING:
The side handle must always be used to help prevent
loss of control and possible serious injury.
The side handle can be installed on the top, left, or right side
of the tool, depending on operator preference.
 Insert the side handle into the desired operating position.
 Turn the side handle clockwise to securely tighten.
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