Ryobi EAG1518RG, Owner'S Operating Manual

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on direction of the wheel’s movement at the point of
pinching. Abrasive wheels may also break under these
conditions.
Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect
operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by
taking proper precautions as given below.
a.
Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and
position your body and arm to allow you to
resist kickback forces. Always use auxiliary
handle, if provided, for maximum control
over kickback or torque reaction during start-
up.
The operator can control torque reactions or
kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.
b.
Never place your hand near the rotating
accessory.
Accessory may kickback over your
hand.
c.
Do not position your body in the area where
power tool will move if kickback occurs.
Kickback will propel the tool in direction opposite
to the wheel’s movement at the point of snagging.
d.
Use special care when working corners, sharp
edges etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the
accessory.
Corners, sharp edges or bouncing
have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory
and cause loss of control or kickback.
e.
Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade
or toothed saw blade.
Such blades create
frequent kickback and loss of control.
SAFETY WARNINGS SPECIFIC FOR GRINDING
OPERATIONS
a.
Use only wheel types that are recommended
for your power tool and the specific guard
designed for the selected wheel.
Wheels for
which the power tool was not designed cannot be
adequately guarded and are unsafe.
b.
The guard must be securely attached to the
power tool and positioned 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.
c.
Wheels 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.
d.
Always use undamaged wheel flanges that are
of correct size and shape for your selected
wheel.
Proper wheel fl anges support the wheel
thus reducing the possibility of wheel breakage.
Flanges for cut-off wheels may be different from
grinding wheel
fl anges.
e.
Do not use worn down wheels from larger
power tools.
Wheel intended for larger power tool
is not suitable for the higher speed of a smaller tool
and may burst.
SAFETY WARNINGS SPECIFIC FOR SANDING
OPERATIONS
a.
Do not use excessively oversized
sanding disc paper. Follow manufacturers
recommendations, when selecting sanding
paper.
Larger sanding paper extending beyond the
sanding pad presents a laceration hazard and may
cause snagging, tearing of the disc or kickback.
SAFETY WARNINGS SPECIFIC FOR POLISHING
OPERATIONS
a.
Do not allow any loose portion of the polishing
bonnet or its attachment strings to spin freely.
Tuck away or trim any loose attachment strings.
Loose and spinning attachment strings can
entangle your
fi ngers or snag on the workpiece.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS SPECIFIC FOR
GRINDING OPERATIONS
a. Check that the speed marked on the grinding
wheel is equal to or greater than the rated speed
of the tool.
b. Ensure that the dimensions of the grinding wheel
are compatible with the tool and that the wheel fi ts
the spindle.
c. Grinding wheels must be stored in a dry place.
d. Do not store objects on top of the grinding wheels.
e. Grinding wheels must not be used for any
operation other than grinding.
f. Inspect the grinding wheel before use to ensure
that it is not chipped or cracked. Chips or cracks
can cause the wheels to shatter, resulting in
possible serious injury.
g. Ensure that the grinding wheel is correctly mounted
and tightened before use and run the tool at no-
load speed for 30 seconds in a safe position. Stop
immediately if there is considerable vibration or if
other defects are detected. If this condition occurs,
check the tool to determine the cause.
h. Do not use separate reducing bushings or adapters
to adapt large hole grinding wheels.
i. Check that the workpiece is properly supported.
j. Ensure that sparks resulting from use do not create
a hazard e.g. do not hit people, or ignite fl ammable
substances.
k. Always use protective safety glasses and ear
protectors.
l. Use other personal protective equipment such as
gloves, apron and helmet when necessary.
m. Never place the tool on the fl oor or other surfaces
while it is running. Grinding wheels continue to
rotate after the tool is switched off. Never touch
the wheel or place it on the
fl oor or other surfaces
while it is rotating.
n. The fl ange and clamp nut must have same outer
diameter.
o. Use the tool only for approved applications. Never