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WRENCH

CLAMP

NUT

GRINDING

WHEEL

GUARD

DISC

FLANGE

CLAMP

SCREW

TO

LOOSEN

TO

TIGHTEN

FLAT(S)

SPINDLE

LOCK BUTTON

SPINDLE

BEARING CAP

Fig. 9

WARNING:  

When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product
damage.

MAINTENANCE

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.

PROCEED AS FOLLOWS WHEN REPLACEMENT IS
REQUIRED:

UNPLUG YOUR GRINDER.

WARNING:

Failure to unplug your grinder could result in accidental
starting causing serious injury.

Remove and reassemble parts as shown in figure 9.

Depress spindle lock button and rotate clamp nut until
spindle locks.

Using the wrench provided, loosen and remove clamp
nut from spindle.

Remove grinding wheel and disc flange.

Using a screwdriver, loosen the clamp screw until the
guard can be adjusted or removed.

If you are making adjustments, rotate the guard to its
correct position as shown in figures 4, 5, and 9, then
retighten clamp screw securely

Never use your grinder

without the guard in place and properly adjusted.

See Figures 4, 5, and 6.

Note:

 Be sure the tabs on the guard are seated in the

groove in the bearing cap.

If you are replacing the guard, loosen the clamp screw
until the guard can be removed from the bearing cap.

Place the new guard on the shoulder of the bearing cap.

See Figure 9.

Note:

  If the new guard will not fit, loosen the clamp

screw until the guard slides over the bearing cap.

Rotate guard to the correct position as shown in figures 4,
5, and 6.

Tighten clamp screw securely.

Note:

 Be sure the tabs on the guard are seated in the

groove in the bearing cap.

Reassemble disc flange, grinding wheel, and clamp nut.
Refer to 

"INSTALLING THE GRINDING WHEEL"

  in-

structions on page 9.

Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the wheel
clockwise until the spindle locks in position.

Securely tighten the clamp nut with the wrench provided.

Summary of Contents for AG401

Page 1: ...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 prop...

Page 2: ...uble insulated system is intended to protect the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool s internal wiring Observe all normal safety precautions related to avoiding electrical shock DOUBLE...

Page 3: ...for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condi tion that may affect the tool s operation If dam aged have the tool serviced before using Many accidents are caused b...

Page 4: ...mmended If in doubt use the next heavier gage The smaller the gage number the heavier the cord An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating Use only...

Page 5: ...nstruction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are lead from lead based paints crystalline silica from bricks...

Page 6: ...your attention to possible dangers The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger The...

Page 7: ...is 120 volts 60Hz AC only normal household current Do not operate this tool on direct current DC A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat If your tool does not...

Page 8: ...be used during all grinding operations In addition to maintaining safe control during use the side handle also provides convenient ease of operation for the operator Spindle Lock Button The spindle l...

Page 9: ...ock button and rotate clamp nut until spindle locks Loosen and remove clamp nut from spindle Do not remove disc flange Make sure flats on the bottom of disc flange are engaged with flats on spindle Pl...

Page 10: ...sparks and loose particles thrown from the grinding wheel would be directed toward the operator Always place the guard in the correct location as shown in figures 4 and 5 WARNING Always wear safety g...

Page 11: ...on the rear portion of the button Button will then disengage from the locked position GRINDING See Figure 8 Always carefully select and use grinding wheels that are recommended for the material to be...

Page 12: ...r loosen the clamp screw until the guard can be adjusted or removed If you are making adjustments rotate the guard to its correct position as shown in figures 4 5 and 9 then retighten clamp screw secu...

Page 13: ...ve dirt carbon dust etc WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts They contain chemicals that can damage wea...

Page 14: ...r exposed wires and cut or worn insulation Ampere rating on tool data plate 0 2 0 2 1 3 4 3 5 5 0 5 1 7 0 7 1 12 0 12 1 16 0 Cord Length Wire Size A W G 25 16 16 16 16 14 14 50 16 16 16 14 14 12 100 1...

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