RIDGID R1020 manual Attaching the Side Handle, Positioning the Guard

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ASSEMBLY

DANGER:

Never attach a wood cutting or carving blade of any type to this angle grinder. It is only designed for grinding. Use for any other purpose is not recommended and creates a hazard, which will result in serious injury.

DANGER:

Never attach a TYPE 1 straight or cut-off wheel to this angle grinder. It is only designed for grinding. Use for any other purpose is not recommended and creates a hazard, which will result in serious injury.

Attaching the Side Handle

See Figure 3.

Unplug the grinder.

Screw the handle into the side of the gear housing.

Note: You can install the handle 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 the side handle securely.

POSITIONING THE GUARD

See Figures 4 - 6.

The guard on the grinder should be correctly installed de- pending on which side the handle is mounted. Never use the grinder without the guard correctly in place or when the index arrows are aligned.

WARNING:

Never place the guard so that it is in front of the grinder. This could result in serious injury because sparks and loose particles thrown from the grinding wheel would be directed toward the operator. Always place the guard in the correct location as shown.

To adjust the guard:

Unplug the grinder.

Depress lever and rotate the guard to its correct position as shown.

NOTE: Be sure the raised ridge on the guard is seated in the groove on the bearing cap. Never use the grinder without the guard in place and properly adjusted.

TOOLLESS

GUARD

 

depress

 

lever

 

to ROTATE

assembly of guard to grinder

Fig. 4

TOOLLESS

GUARD

SIDE HANDLE ON LEFT SIDE GRINDER

Fig. 5

 

 

TOOLLESS

GUARD

SIDE HANDLE ON RIGHT SIDE GRINDER

Fig. 6

 

 

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of ContentsWork Area General Safety RulesElectrical Safety Personal SafetyService Specific Safety RulesName DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning Extension Cords ElectricalDouble Insulation Electrical ConnectionProduct Specifications FeaturesUnpacking AssemblyLOCK-ON Button Toolless GuardINSTALLING/replacing Grinding Wheel Installing the GuardPositioning the Guard Attaching the Side HandleTurning the Grinder On/Off Adjusting the rotating handleOperation ApplicationsTo operate the grinder OPERATINGTHE GrinderLubrication MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance Brush ReplacementWarranty Customer Service Information