Ryobi CAG1800 Operator's Manual

Ryobi CAG1800 Operator's Manual

115mm 18 volt angle grinder

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Your angle grinder has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using
this product.
Thank you for buying a Ryobi product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
115mm 18 VOLT ANGLE GRINDER
CAG1800
BATTERIES AND CHARGERS
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  • Page 1 When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product. Thank you for buying a Ryobi product. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..................................2 General Safety Rules ..............................3-4 Specifi c Safety Rules ............................... 4 Safety Rules for Charger ..............................5 Symbols ..................................6-7 Features ..................................8-9 Assembly ..................................9-10 Operation .................................. 10-15 Maintenance ................................16-17 Parts Ordering / Service ...........................Back Page INTRODUCTION This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable.
  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands MODEL BATTERY PACK CHARGER of untrained users. CAG1800 ABP1801 ACR1800 When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from or ABP1802 or ACC1800 other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails, Do not abuse the cord.
  • Page 4: Specifi C Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES SERVICE When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section Tool service must be performed only by qualifi ed of this manual. Use of unauthorised parts or failure to repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of unqualifi...
  • Page 5: Safety Rules For Charger

    SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER An extension cord should not be used unless WARNING! absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fi re and electric shock. If extension READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. cord must be used, make sure: Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in a.
  • Page 7: Symbols

    If you use only identical replacement parts. do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call Ryobi customer service 1300 361 505 for assistance. WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
  • Page 8: Features

    FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Spindle Thread ............M14 x2 Grinding Wheel Capacity ........115 mm. Charger Input ........240 V, 50 Hz, AC only Motor ..............18 Volt DC Charge Rate ............60-90 min No Load Speed ........6,500 r/min. (RPM) Arbor Size ............. 22.2 mm LOCK-OFF BUTTON SWITCH TRIGGER SPINDLE LOCK...
  • Page 9: Assembly

    FEATURES KNOW YOUR ANGLE GRINDER SIDE HANDLE See Figure 1. The side handle can be installed on the top, left, or right side The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the of the grinder for stabilization and must be used during all information on the product and in this operator’s manual as operations.
  • Page 10: Operation

    ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE SIDE HANDLE See Figure 2. Remove the battery pack from the grinder. Insert the side handle into the desired operating position. NOTE: The handle can be installed on the top, left or right side of the grinder, depending on operator preference. The handle must always be used to prevent loss of control and possible serious injury.
  • Page 11 OPERATION CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK If battery pack is within normal temperature range, the red When using the product continuously, the batteries in the battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery pack LED on charger will come on.
  • Page 12 OPERATION TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figure 4. Place the battery pack on the tool. Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack BATTERY PACK snap into place and the battery pack is se cured on the tool before beginning operation.
  • Page 13 OPERATION DANGER: WRENCH Never attach a wood cutting or carving blade of any TO LOOSEN type to this grinder. It is only designed for grinding and CLAMP NUT sanding. Use for any other purpose is not recommended TO TIGHTEN and creates a hazard, which will result in serious injury. GRINDING WHEEL DANGER: DISC FLANGE...
  • Page 14 OPERATION POSITIONING THE GUARD See Figures 7 - 10. The guard on the grinder should be correctly installed depending on which side the handle is mounted. Never use the grinder without the guard correctly in place. WARNING: Never place the guard so that it is in front of the grinder as shown in fi...
  • Page 15: Operation

    OPERATION OPERATING THE GRINDER See Figure 12. SIDE HANDLE ON RIGHT SIDE OF GRINDER 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 6,500 r/min.
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE WARNING: Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE GUARD See Figure 13. WRENCH WARNING: TO LOOSEN CLAMP NUT Do not change or loosen guard screw. Failure to heed this TO TIGHTEN warning may cause the guard to become loose during operation resulting in serious personal injury. GRINDING WHEEL After extended use, the guard may wear and need replacing.

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