THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI ANGLE GRINDER. Your new angle grinder has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: WEAR YOUR The operation of any grinder can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, SAFETY GLASSES SAFETY GLASSES which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owner's manual carefully. Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and understand this owner's manual and all labels affixed to the tool. Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT USE A TOOL IF THE SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by a RYOBI FACTORY or AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER. NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. Turn off the power. Do not leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop.
Make sure that the guard is in good condition and securely installed before operating grinder. Do not clamp the grinder in a vise or use as a fixed grinder. Never turn on the grinder with the grinding wheel or any rotating parts touching the workpiece.
11,000 RPM. HEAVY DUTY MOTOR Your Ryobi G1151C Angle Grinder has a powerful motor, with sufficient power to handle tough grinding jobs that require heavy duty performance. The motor has externally accessible brushes for ease of servicing.
WARNING: Failure to unplug your grinder could result in accidental starting causing serious injury. I Your grinder is shipped with the disc flange and clamp nut attached to the spindle. I Depress spindle lock button and rotate clamp nut until spindle locks.
Figure 4 shows both the correct and incor- rect location of the guard. WARNING: Never place the guard so that it is on front of the grinder. This could result in serious injury because sparks and loose particles thrown from the grinding wheel would be directed toward the operator.
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Gradually lower grinder until the grinding wheel contacts the workpiece. For best results keep the grinder tilted at an angle from 5 to 15 degrees and continuously moving at a steady, consistent pace. Move the grinder back and forth or up and down over the work area.
WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. GUARD REPLACEMENT See Figure 7. After extended use, the guard may become worn and need adjustments or replacing. If you drop your grinder and damage the guard it may also be necessary for you to replace it.
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PROCEED AS FOLLOWS WHEN REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED: I UNPLUG YOUR GRINDER. WARNING: Failure to unplug your grinder could result in accidental starting causing serious injury. I Remove brush cap with a flat blade screwdriver. Brush assembly is spring loaded and will pop out when you remove brush cap.
Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Factory Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please refer to the Service Center insert or call 1-800-525-2579 in the United States or 1-800-265-6778 in Canada for your nearest Factory or Authorized Service Center.