Maintenance - RIDGID R86040 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts. Use of any other part could create a hazard
or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with
hearing protection. Failure to do so could result
in objects being thrown into your eyes and other
possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove
the battery pack from the tool when cleaning,
performing any maintenance, or when storing the
tool.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and can be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.,
come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can
damage, weaken or destroy plastic which could
result in serious personal injury.
REPLACING THE GUARD
See Figure 10, page 12.
After extended use, the guard may wear and need replacing.
If you drop the grinder and damage the guard it may also be
necessary for you to replace it.
To replace the guard:
 Remove the battery pack from the grinder.
 Remove the clamp nut, grinding wheel, and disc flange.
Refer to Installing Grinding Wheel earlier in this manual.
 Depress lever and rotate the old guard until the index
arrows on the guard and bearing cap are aligned. Remove
the old guard.
 Place the new guard on the shoulder of the bearing cap
by aligning index arrows on guard and bearing cap. Press
down on guard until it is fully seated.
 Depress the lever and rotate guard to the correct position.
Refer to Positioning the Guard.
NOTE: Be sure the raised ridge on the guard is seated in
the groove on the bearing cap.
 Install disc flange, grinding wheel, and clamp nut. Refer
to Installing Grinding Wheel.
 Tighten clamp nut securely with the wrench provided.
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION
FOR RECYCLING
WARNING:
Upon removal, cover the battery pack's terminals
with heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to
destroy or disassemble battery pack or remove
any of its components. Batteries must be recycled
or disposed of properly. Also, never touch both
terminals with metal objects and/or body parts as
short circuit may result. Keep away from children.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result
in fire and/or serious injury.
NOTE: Figures (illustrations) start on page 11.
This product has a 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee Policy,
as well as a Three-year Limited Warranty. For Warranty
and Policy details, please go to www.RIDGID.com or call
(toll free) 1-866-539-1710.
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