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SYMBOLS

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation 

of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.

SYMBOL

NAME

DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

Safety Alert

Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.

Read Operator’s Manual

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s 

manual before using this product.

Eye Protection

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply 
with ANSI Z87.1.

Eye Protection

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with 

ANSI Z87.1.

Wet Conditions Alert

Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

V

Volts

Voltage

A

Amperes

Current

Hz

Hertz

Frequency (cycles per second)

W

Watt

Power

min

Minutes

Time

Alternating Current

Type of current

no

No Load Speed

Rotational speed, at no load

Class II Tool

Double-insulated construction

.../min

Per Minute

Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

SYMBOL

SIGNAL

MEANING

DANGER:

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in 

death or serious injury.

WARNING:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in 

death or serious injury.

CAUTION:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor 

or moderate injury. 

NOTICE:

(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates important information not related to an injury 

hazard, such as a situation that may result in property damage.

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Summary of Contents for R1020

Page 1: ...ada y fabricada de conformidad con nuestras estrictas normas para brindar fiabilidad facilidad de uso y seguridad para el operador Con el debido cuidado le brindará muchos años de sólido funcionamiento y sin problemas ADVERTENCIA Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones el usuario debe leer y comprender el manual del operador antes de usar este producto Le agradecemos la compra de un producto RIDGID You...

Page 2: ...edidos de piezas y servicio Page arrière Pág posterior TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDO This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate Ce produit offre de nombreuses fonctions destinées à rendre son utilisation...

Page 3: ...ppropriate conditions will reduce personal in juries Prevent unintentional starting Ensure the switch is in the off position before connecting to power source and or battery pack picking up or carrying the tool Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on A...

Page 4: ...ns different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation Wear personal protective equipment Depending on application use face shield safety goggles or safety glasses As appropriate wear dust mask hearing protectors gloves and workshop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or workpiece fragments The eye protection must be capable of stopping flying debris generated by various opera...

Page 5: ...ls must be used only for recommended applications For example do not grind with the side of cut off wheel Abrasive cut off wheels are intended for peripheral grinding side forces applied to these wheels may cause them to shatter Always use undamaged wheel flanges that are of correct size and shape for your selected wheel Proper wheel flanges support the wheel thus reducing the possibility of wheel...

Page 6: ...nd perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center Following this rule will reduce the risk of shock fire or serious injury Make sure your extension cord is in good c...

Page 7: ...s per second W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current no No Load Speed Rotational speed at no load Class II Tool Double insulated construction min Per Minute Revolutions strokes surface speed orbits etc per minute The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminen...

Page 8: ...ENSION CORDS When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in overheating and loss of power Use the chart to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord Only round jacketed cords listed by Underw...

Page 9: ...he side handle also provides convenient ease of operation for the operator Spindle Lock Button The spindle lock button secures the spindle so that only one wrench is needed to change the grinding wheel Switch trigger The angle grinder has a conveniently located switch trigger TOOLLESS GUARD A toolless protective guard deflects sparks and metal chips during use UNPACKING This product requires assem...

Page 10: ...p nut until the spindle locks Note To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock always allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging spindle lock Loosen and remove the clamp nut from the spindle Do not remove the disc flange Make sure the flats on the bottom of the disc flange are engaged with the flats on the spindle Place the grinding wheel over the spindle Thread the clamp nut on t...

Page 11: ...nder On Off See Figure 7 page 14 To turn the grinder ON Depress the switch trigger To turn the grinder OFF Release the switch trigger LOCK ON BUTTON See Figure 7 page 14 This grinder is equipped with a lock on feature which is convenient for continuous grinding for extended periods of time To lock on Hold the grinder in front and away from you keeping the grinding wheel clear of the workpiece Depr...

Page 12: ...ng in serious personal injury Hold the grinder in front and away from you with both hands keeping the grinding wheel clear of the workpiece Turn on the grinder and let the motor and grinding wheel build up to full speed Lower the grinder gradually until the grinding wheel con tacts the workpiece Keep the grinder tilted at an angle from 5 to 15 de grees WARNING To prevent loss of control and possib...

Page 13: ...materials However if you do work with any of these materials it is extremely important to clean the product us ing compressed air LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with a suf ficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions Therefore no further lubrication is required REPLACING THE GUARD After extended use the guard may ...

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