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KNOW YOUR ANGLE GRINDER
Before attempting to use your grinder, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety requirements.
See Figure 1.
Make sure all grinding wheels and recommended accessories
are in accordance with listed specifications for this tool. For
example, do not use grinding wheels that are rated at less
than 11,000 RPM.
Guard
A protective guard has been provided on your grinder. It
deflects sparks and metal chips during use.
Heavy Duty Motor
Your Ryobi Angle Grinder has a powerful motor, with sufficient
power to handle tough grinding jobs that require heavy duty
performance.
FEATURES
Side Handle
The side handle provided, stabilizes your grinder and must
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 lock button secures the spindle so that only one
wrench is needed to change the grinding wheel.
Switch Button
Your grinder has a conveniently located switch. It also has a
lock-on feature that allows the grinder to be locked in the on
position when continuous operation for extended periods of
time is required.
APPLICATIONS
(Use only for the purposes listed below)
Grinding metals.
Preparing surfaces to be welded.
Grinding welds.
4’’ Grinder
Fig. 1
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with your grinder to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
SPINDLE
LOCK BUTTON
SWITCH BUTTON
SIDE HANDLE
GUARD
GRINDING WHEEL
WRENCH
