Ryobi SGL1150 Operator's Manual
Ryobi SGL1150 Operator's Manual

Ryobi SGL1150 Operator's Manual

4-1/2 in. (115 mm) angle grinder double insulated

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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.
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new angle grinder.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your grinder properly and only for
what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Please fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card so that we can be of future service to you.
Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
4-1/2 in. (115 mm) Angle Grinder
Model SGL1150 /

SPECIFICATIONS:

Grinding Wheel Capacity
Spindle Thread Size
Rating
No Load Speed
Amperes
Net Weight
Double Insulated
4-1/2 in. (115 mm)
5/8-11 UNC
120 volts, 60 Hz, AC
11,000 RPM
6.6 Amperes
4.0 lbs. (1.8 kg.)

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  • Page 1: Product Specifications

    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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Comply with mounting and use instructions and warnings found in the manual for the grinder and ANSI B7.1. Failure to heed these warnings can result in wheel breakage and serious personal injury. For more information on ANSI Standards, contact the American National Standards Institute, Inc., 11 West 42nd Street, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in elec- tric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work Area Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo- spheres, such as in the presence of flammable liq- uids, gases, or dust.
  • Page 4: Rules For Safe Operation

    RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Specific Safety Rules for Grinders Always use proper guard with grinding wheel. A guard protects operator from broken wheel fragments. Accessories must be rated for at least the speed recommended on the tool warning label. Wheels and other accessories running over rated speed can fly apart and cause injury.
  • Page 5: Symbols

    Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME Volts Amperes Hertz Watt Minutes Alternating Current No Load Speed...
  • Page 6: Rules For Safe Operation For Grinders

    WARNING: The operation of any grinder can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, 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.
  • Page 7: Features

    11,000 RPM. HEAVY DUTY MOTOR Your Ryobi SGL1150 Angle Grinder has a powerful motor, with sufficient power to handle tough grinding jobs that require heavy duty performance. GUARD A protective guard has been provided on your grinder.
  • Page 8: Adjustments

    WARNING: Failure to unplug your grinder could result in accidental starting causing serious injury. Your grinder is shipped with the disc flange and clamp nut attached to the spindle. Depress spindle lock button and rotate clamp nut until spindle locks.
  • Page 9: Operation

    4-6 show correct and incorrect locations of the guard. WARNING: Never place the guard so that it is on front of the 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.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    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 9. 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.
  • Page 12: Maintenance

    For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts.
  • Page 13 Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers.

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