User manual RYOBI CP-180M

[. . . ] 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 that we can be of future service to you. Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Wheels and other accessories running over rated speed can fly apart and cause injury. Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator. Grinding wheel and guard must be securely attached as described in this operating manual before connecting the grinder to a power source. Excessive tightening can cause the wheel to crack during operation Make sure that the guard is in good condition and securely installed before operating grinder. Never turn on the grinder with the grinding wheel or any rotating parts touching the workpiece. Use only grinding wheels in compliance with ANSI standard B7. 1 and rated greater than 11, 000 RPM. Do not use the grinder if the disc flange or clamp nut is missing or if the spindle is bent. Always hold the grinder securely with two hands while working and at all times when it is running. Never cover the air vents in the motor housing with your hands while operating the grinder. Keep your hands away from the abrasive attachments. Page 4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Inspect for and remove all foreign objects from workpiece before grinding. 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. Heavy Duty Motor Your Ryobi Angle Grinder has a powerful motor, with sufficient power to handle tough grinding jobs that require heavy duty performance. APPLICATIONS (Use only for the purposes listed below) Grinding metals. Grinding welds. SWITCH BUTTON SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON rin 4'' G der SIDE HANDLE WRENCH GRINDING WHEEL GUARD 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. Page 8 ASSEMBLY WARNING: Your grinder should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing grinding wheels, or when not in use. Disconnecting your grinder will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury. GEAR HOUSING rin 4'' G der INSTALLING THE SIDE HANDLE See Figure 2. UNPLUG YOUR GRINDER. WARNING: Failure to unplug your grinder could result in accidental starting causing serious injury. Install the side handle by screwing it into the side of the gear housing. Note: The handle can be installed on either the left or right side of the grinder, depending on operator preference. It must always be used to prevent loss of control and possible serious injury. Tighten side handle securely. SIDE HANDLE TO TIGHTEN WRENCH CLAMP NUT GRINDING WHEEL Fig. [. . . ] 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. TO TIGHTEN WRENCH CLAMP NUT TO LOOSEN GRINDING WHEEL WARNING: Failure to unplug your grinder could result in accidental starting causing serious injury. 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. [. . . ]