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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

BENCH GRINDER
MODELS BGH615/BGH625/BGH825

THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI BENCH GRINDER.

Your new Bench Grinder has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standards for dependability, ease of 
operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

          

CAUTION:

 Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new machine. 

Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your grinder properly and only for 
what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Please fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card so we can be of future service to you. 
Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.

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Summary of Contents for BGH615

Page 1: ... will give you years of rugged trouble free performance CAUTION Carefully read through this entire operator s manual before using your new machine Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation Warnings and Cautions If you use your grinder properly and only for what it is intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service Please fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card so we can...

Page 2: ... 8 10 n Assembly 11 13 n Operation 14 15 n Maintenance 16 n Parts Ordering Service 20 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS BGH615 BGH625 BGH825 Wheels Diameter 6 in 152 mm 6 in 152 mm 8 in 203 mm Thickness 3 4 in 19 mm 3 4 in 19 mm 1 in 25 4 mm Arbor Hole 1 2 in 13 mm 1 2 in 13 mm 5 8 in 16 mm No Load Speed 3600 RPM 3600 RPM 3600 RPM Rating 120 Volts 60Hz AC Only 120 Volts 60Hz AC Only 120 Volts 60Hz AC Only In...

Page 3: ...contain long hair n ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses n PROTECT YOUR LUNGS Wear a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty n PROTECT YOUR HEARING Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation n DON T ABUSE CORD Never carry tool by the cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle ...

Page 4: ...meter of the wheel decreases with use The value of separation used in the marking is to be the separation recommended by the manufacturer but shall not be more than 1 8 in n ALWAYS EASE THE WORKPIECE AGAINST THE ABRASIVE WHEEL when starting to grind A harsh impact can break the wheel Use light pressure when starting to grind too much pressure on a cold wheel can cause the wheel to crack DO NOT EXP...

Page 5: ...re electric shock and personal injury WARNING Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury CAUTION Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the ri...

Page 6: ...e when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply Fig 1 COVER OF GROUNDED OUTLET BOX EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong ground ing plugs and 3 pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the power source use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw An undersized exte...

Page 7: ...Shields 2 n Spark Deflectors one left one right 2 n Work Rests one left one right 2 LOOSE PARTS LIST BGH825 The following items are included with your Bench Grinder n Shield Rods one left one right 2 n Shield Rod Brackets with Hardware 2 n Safety Shields 2 n Spark Deflectors 2 n Work Rests one left one right 2 n Lock Washers 5 mm 2 n Washers 8 mm 2 n Phillips Screws 5 mm x 8 2 n Hex Bolts 8 mm x 1...

Page 8: ...th a per manently mounted worklight that lights the work area for safer more accurate grinding and sharpening Requires a 40 watt bulb not included KNOW YOUR BENCH GRINDER See Figure 3a Before attempting to use your new tool familiarize your self with all operating features and safety requirements Carefully read this operator s manual before using your grinder ON OFF SWITCH Your BGH615 Bench Grinde...

Page 9: ...ustable to compensate for wheel wear Before grinding make certain the work rests are adjusted properly Generally the object being ground is done slightly above center of the grinding wheel Adjust the distance between the wheel and the work rest to maintain 1 16 in or less separation as the diameter of the wheel decreases with use WHEEL DRESSING TOOL A buildup of metals dirt rust etc will become em...

Page 10: ...ently adjustable to compensate for wheel wear Before grinding make certain the work rests are adjusted properly Generally the object being ground is done slightly above center of the grinding wheel Adjust the distance between the wheel and the work rest to maintain 1 16 in or less separation as the diameter of the wheel decreases with use WHEEL DRESSING TOOL A buildup of metals dirt rust etc will ...

Page 11: ...4b and 4c Using the two phillips head screws washers and lock washers attach the spark deflector to the top of the wheel guard Adjust the spark deflectors to within 1 16 in of the grinding wheel Tighten the hex bolts securely WARNING Always spin the wheel by hand before turning on the grinder to make sure the spark deflector doesn t hit the grinding wheel WARNING Always make sure your bench grinde...

Page 12: ...D Fig 5 SHIELD ROD CARRIAGE BOLT PHILLIPS SCREW SHIELD BRACKET HEX NUT WASHER WASHER HEX NUT SAFETY SHIELD WARNING To prevent personal injury never operate the bench grinder unless the safety shields and spark deflectors are properly installed and in place MOUNTING SAFETY SHIELDS See Figures 6a 6c Mount the left and right shield rods to the inside of the wheel guards using the clamp brackets hex b...

Page 13: ...adjust the gap between the grinding wheel and the work rest to a maximum of 1 16 in Tighten securely WORK REST BGH825 See Figure 7c Before attempting to mount the work rest remove the hex nut and star washer from the phillips screw See Figure 7c Placetheworkrestoverthephillipsscrewbeforereplacingthe hex nut and star washer Using the hex bolt 5 mm x 10 mm and washer 5 mm secure the work rest agains...

Page 14: ...ing wheel WARNING Excessive pressure on a cold wheel may cause the wheel to crack The following recommendations will help you sharpen specific tools TWIST DRILL BITS See Figure 8 Drill bits are best sharpened on a sharpening jig available at most hardware stores Begin on one side of the point at the existing angle then twist the bit while maintaining contact with the grinding surface Sharpen only ...

Page 15: ...btain one with a safe rated speed at least as high as the no load speed RPM marked on the data plate of the grinder and which is marked to comply with ANSI B7 1 To replace the grinding wheel remove the wheel cover by loosening the screws Loosen the wheel nut in a clockwise direction for the left side and a counterclockwise direction for the right side Remove the outer flange and grinding wheel To ...

Page 16: ...ocket and turn clockwise For model BGH615 Figure 13 To remove bulb turn counterclockwise To install new bulb turn clockwise Note To avoid the risk of fire never use a bulb with a wattage higher than 40 WHEEL DRESSER For models BGH625 and BGH825 ONLY Dressing a wheel is done to renew sharpness or to true up the face of the wheel Set the work rest of the bench grinder at a slight angle and brace the...

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Page 18: ...N CORD CAUTION 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 tool 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 should be used Wh...

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