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  • Page 2: Specifications

    THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI ANGLE GRINDER Your new angle grinder has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard of dependability, ease of operation and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble free performance. If you use your angle grinder properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The purpose of safety rules is to attract your WARNING attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols Always use the guard that accompanied and the explanations with them, require your the grinder. Comply with mounting and careful attention and understanding. The safety use instructions and warnings found in warnings do not by themselves eliminate any the manual for the grinder and ANSI...
  • Page 4: Safety Warnings Common For Grinding Operations

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY WARNINGS COMMON FOR GRINDING stopping flying debris generated by various OPERATIONS operations. The dust mask or respirator must be This power tool is intended to function as a grinder capable of filtrating particles generated by your tool.
  • Page 5: Kickback And Related Warnings

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The guard must be securely attached to the power kickback or torque reaction during startup. The tool and positioned for maximum safety, so the operator can control torque reactions or least amount of wheel is exposed towards the kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.
  • Page 6: Electrical Safety

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Stop immediately if there is considerable vibration cables measuring up to 25m must be at least 1.5 or if other defects are detected. If this condition , and 2.5 mm for cables longer than 25m. occurs, check the tool to determine the cause. Always roll the whole cable off the reel before use.
  • Page 7: Personal Safety

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded g) If devices are provided for the connection of surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure refrigerators. There is an increased risk of these are connected and properly used.
  • Page 8 DESCRIPTION 1. Spindle lock button 7. Hex key 2. Handle lock button 8. Wrench 3. Rear hand grip 9. Wheel guard 4. Power cable 10. Clamp nut 5. On/Off trigger 11. Disc flange 6. Auxiliary handle...
  • Page 9: Packing Contents

    UNPACKING CAUTION. This packaging contains If any parts are found to be missing, the machine sharp objects. Take care when and its accessories should be returned together in unpacking. Remove the machine, their original packaging to the retailer. Do not throw together with the accessories supplied, from the the packaging away, keep it safe throughout the packaging.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY INSTALLING A GRINDING WHEEL (NOT INCLUDED) (FIG.2) 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. CORRECT Depress spindle lock button and rotate clamp nut LOCATION OF GUARD IS BETWEEN POINTS until spindle locks.
  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION WARNING. Always wear safety glasses and keep guard in place when grinding. Hot metal sparks from metal grinding can cause a fire. Avoid spark contact with flammable materials such as saw dust or clothing. Grinding wheels must be free of fissures and cracks.
  • Page 12 OPERATION Secure all work before beginning a grinding operation. Secure small workpieces in a vise or clamp to a workbench. 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 5º...
  • Page 13: General Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE WARNING. To reduce the risk of injury, Using the hex key, loosen the clamp screw until the turn unit off and disconnect machine guard can be adjusted or removed. from power source before installing and If you are making adjustments, rotate the guard to removing accessories, before adjusting its correct position as shown in figures 3, 4, and 9, or changing set-ups or when making...
  • Page 14 Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist of repair or service, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorised Service Centre or other qualified service organisation. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.
  • Page 15 SYMBOLS Indicates danger, warning or caution. It means attention!!! Safety Alert Symbol Your safety is involved. Read Your Operator's Your manual contains special messages to bring attention Manual to potential safety concerns as well as operating and servicing information. Please read all the information carefully to ensure satisfaction and safe use.
  • Page 16 NOTES...

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