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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

in. MULTI-PURPOSE GRI

NdER

dOUBLE INSULATEd

AG700

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Page 1: ...e 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 your purchase OPERATOR S MANUAL 7 in multi purpose grinder DOUBLE INSULATED AG700 ...

Page 2: ...o years HOW TO GET SERVICE Just return the power tool properly packaged and postage prepaid to an Authorized Service Center You can obtain the location of the Service Center nearest you by contacting a service representative at One World Technologies Inc P O Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622 1207 by calling 1 800 525 2579 or by logging on to www ryobitools com When you request warranty service you must a...

Page 3: ...idents Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Keep your hair clothing and gloves away ...

Page 4: ... and cracks backing pad for cracks tear or excess wear wire brush for loose or cracked wires If power tool or accessory is dropped inspect for damage or install an undamaged accessory After inspecting and installing an accessory position yourself and bystand ers away from the plane of the rotating accessory and run the power tool at maximum no load speed for one minute Damaged accessories will nor...

Page 5: ...for maximum safety so the least amount of wheel is exposed towards the operator The guard helps to protect operator from broken wheel fragments and accidental contact with wheel Wheels must be used only for recommended appli cations For example do not grind with the side of an abrasive cut off wheel Abrasive cut off wheels are intended for peripheral grinding side forces applied to these wheels ma...

Page 6: ...lowing this rule will reduce the risk of shock fire or serious injury Make sure your extension cord is in good condi tion When using an extension cord be sure to use SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw A wire gauge size A W G of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in length A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recom mended If ...

Page 7: ...erator s Manual To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and as necessary a full face shield when operating this product Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious per...

Page 8: ...can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and when needed a full face shield We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 The following signal words and meanings are intended to ex...

Page 9: ...ds before each use If damaged replace immediately Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools which eliminates the need for the usual three wire grounded power cord All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal ...

Page 10: ...oad Speed 1 500 6 800 r min RPM Input 120 V AC only 60 Hz 10 Amps Net Weight 8 2 lbs Spindle Lock SIDE HANDLe Guard lock off LOCK ON BUTTON 90 ROTATING HANDLE WRENCH STORAGE WRENCH variable speed dial switch trigger rubber disc polishing bonnet spanner nut live tool indicator sanding disc ...

Page 11: ...etal chips during grinder use variable speed dial The variable speed dial enables the tool to operate faster or slower depending on the selected speed WRENCH STORAGE The wrench can be easily stored in the side handle when not in use FEATURES ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly n Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box Make sure that all items listed in the packi...

Page 12: ...is sufficient to inflict serious injury WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury WARNING Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product The use of attachments or accessories not recommended ...

Page 13: ... supply disengage the lock on feature immediately CAUTION Never cover air vents They must always be open for proper motor cooling 90 ROTATING HANDLE See Figure 4 The handle on the tool can rotate 90 to the left or right for ease of operation To adjust the handle Unplug the tool Press and hold handle lock button Rotate the handle to the desired position and release the handle lock button WARNING Ma...

Page 14: ...and 7 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 guard removed will result in loose particles being thrown against the operator resulting in serious personal injury GRINDing See Figure 9 Always carefully select and use grinding wheels that are recommended for the material to be ground Make sure that...

Page 15: ...ure 10 The grinding wheel and guard must be removed and the rub ber disc installed to use the tool for sanding or polishing To install the rubber disc Unplug the tool Depress and hold spindle lock button and rotate clamp nut with provided wrench until 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 Loose...

Page 16: ... the side handle SANDING See Figure 12 Clamp or otherwise secure the work to prevent it from mov ing under the tool Secure small workpieces in a vise or use clamps to secure them to a workbench WARNING Unsecured work could be thrown towards the operator causing injury Hold the tool in front and away from you keeping it clear of the workpiece Start the tool by depressing the switch trigger and lett...

Page 17: ...arse grit and sand until the surface is uniform Mediumgritmaythenbeusedtoremovescratchesleftbythe coarser grit and finer grit used for finishing the surface Always use the proper grit sanding disc and not extra pres sure when sanding Continue sanding with each grit until surface is uniform INSTALLING REMOVING POLISHING BONNET See Figure 13 Before installing the polishing bonnet the rubber disc mus...

Page 18: ...polishing at top efficiency For best results always operate at low speed when polishing Bonnets must be kept clean and free from grit dirt and other abrasive particles When bonnets become dirty and clogged with polishing film wash in lukewarm water with a mild detergent Allow bonnets to dry thoroughly before reuse Polish with a long sweeping motion back and forth advancing along the surface to be ...

Page 19: ...dust If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may 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 w...

Page 20: ... in serious injury Unlock the guard clamp lever and remove old guard if necessary Remove the guard Place the new guard on the shoulder of the bearing cap aligning the arrow on the bearing cap with the notch on the guard NOTE If the new guard will not fit loosen the clamp screw until it will slide over the bearing cap Be sure the tabs on the guard are seated in the groove in the bearing cap Rotate ...

Page 21: ...hen you remove the brush cap Remove the brush assembly brush and spring Check for wear Replace both brushes when either has less than 1 4 in length of carbon remaining Do not replace one side without replacing the other Reassemble using new brush assemblies Make sure curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that brush moves freely in brush tube Replace brush cap and tighten securely Do no...

Page 22: ...s type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles 987000 295 9 2 08 REV 03 AG700 Parts and Service Prior to requesting service or purchasing replacement parts please obtain your model and serial number from the product data plate MO...

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