Operation - RIDGID R1001 Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING GRINDING WHEEL
See Figure 3.
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
fissures 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 grind-
ing wheel facing a safe direction, i.e., away from people or
objects.
 Unplug the grinder.
NOTE: The grinder is shipped with the disc flange and
clamp nut attached to the spindle.
 Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the clamp 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 clamp nut from the spindle. Do
not remove the disc flange.

OPERATION

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so
could result in objects being thrown into your eyes
resulting in possible serious injury.
 Make sure the flats on the bottom of the disc flange are
engaged with the flats on the spindle.
 Place the grinding wheel over the spindle.
 Thread the clamp nut on the spindle with the flat side of
the nut facing up.
 Fit the raised, small diameter portion of the clamp nut
into the hole in the wheel and finger tighten.
WARNING:
Always install a grinding wheel with the depressed
center against the disc flange. Failure to do so
will cause the grinding wheel to crack when
tightening the clamp nut. This could result in
serious personal injury because of loose particles
breaking off and being thrown from the grinder.
Do not overtighten.
 Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the wheel
clockwise until the spindle locks in position.
 Tighten the clamp nut securely with the wrench provided.
Do not overtighten.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories
not recommended by the manufacturer of this
tool. The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended can result in serious personal
injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
 Grinding metals
 Sanding wood or metal surfaces
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