Ryobi AG701 Operator's Manual page 10

If the lock-on feature is engaged during use and the
tool becomes disconnected from the power supply,
disengage the lock-on feature immediately.
NOTICE:
Never cover air vents. They must always be open for
proper motor cooling.
VARIABLE SPEED DIAL
See Figure 3, page 12.
The variable speed dial allows you to optimize the speed of
the tool based on the desired application. Refer to the chart
at right for proper speed selection.
APPLICATION
Polishing
Sanding
Grinding
WARNING:
Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is
unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the
OFF position. Failure to heed this warning could result in
serious personal injury.
90˚ ROTATING HANDLE
See Figure 4, page 12.
The handle on the angle grinder can rotate 90˚ to the left or
the right for ease of operation.
To adjust the 90˚ rotating handle:
 Unplug the angle grinder.
 Press and hold handle lock button.
 Rotate the handle to the desired position and release the
handle lock button.
NOTE: Make sure the handle lock button on the 90˚ rotating
handle clicks and locks into place when changing handle
positions.
POSITIONING THE GUARD
See Figures 5 - 6, page 13.
Never use the angle grinder without the guard in place and
properly adjusted.
 Unplug the angle grinder.
 Using the wrench provided, loosen and remove flange nut,
grinding wheel, and disc flange from spindle if necessary.
 Unlock the guard clamp lever.
 Rotate the guard to its correct position as shown in
figure 5.
OPERATION
SPEED SETTING
1-2
3-5
6
10 - English
 If removed, reassemble disc flange, grinding wheel and
flange nut and tighten securely.
 Lock the guard clamp lever.
 Tighten clamp screw securely if needed.
DANGER:
Never use your grinder with the guard removed. It has
been designed for use only with the guard installed.
Attempting to use grinder with guard removed will result
in loose particles being thrown against the operator
resulting in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Never place the guard so that it is on front of the angle
grinder as shown in figure 6. This could result in serious
injury because sparks and loose particles thrown from the
grinding wheel would be directed toward the operator. Always
place the guard in the correct location as shown in figure 5.
GRINDING AND SANDING
See Figures 7 - 8, page 13.
Always carefully select and use grinding wheels that are
recommended for the material to be ground. Make sure
that the minimum operating speed of any accessory wheel
selected is not less than 6,500 RPM. The grinding wheel
provided with the angle grinder is suitable for grinding welds,
preparing surfaces to be welded, grinding structural steel,
and grinding stainless steel.
To operate the grinder:
 Secure all work before beginning any operation. Secure
small workpieces in a vise or clamp to a workbench.
 Hold the angle grinder in front and away from you with
both hands, keeping the grinding wheel clear of the
workpiece.
 Start the angle grinder and let the motor and grinding
wheel build up to full speed.
 Gradually lower angle grinder until the grinding wheel
contacts the workpiece.
 Keep the angle grinder tilted at an angle from 5° and 15°.
WARNING:
To prevent loss of control and possible serious personal
injury, always operate the grinder with both hands, keep-
ing one hand on the side handle.
 Move the angle grinder continuously at a steady, consis-
tent pace.