RIDGID R1020 Operation, Applications, Turning the Grinder On/Off, Adjusting the rotating handle

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OPERATION

WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating this product. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.

WARNING:

Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.

APPLICATIONS

You may use this product for the purposes listed below:

Grinding metals

Sanding wood or metal surfaces

Turning the Grinder On/Off

See Figure 7.

To turn the grinder ON:

Depress the switch trigger.

To turn the grinder OFF:

Release the switch trigger.

LOCK-ON BUTTON

See Figure 7.

This grinder is equipped with a lock-on feature, which is convenient for continuous grinding for extended periods of time. To lock-on:

Hold the grinder in front and away from you, keeping the grinding wheel clear of the workpiece.

Depress the switch trigger.

Push in and hold the lock-on button, located on the side of the handle.

Release the switch trigger.

Release the lock-on button and the grinder will continue running.

To release the lock, depress and release the switch

trigger­ .

NOTE: Ifthe lock-on feature is engaged and the grinder becomes disconnected from the power supply, disengage the lock-on feature immediately.

lock-on

button

switch on

trigger off

Fig. 7

rotate

right

handle

rotate

 

left

handle lock

 

button

Fig. 8

adjusting the rotating handle

See Figure 8.

The handle can be rotated 90˚ to the left and right.

Unplug the angle grinder.

Depress the handle lock button and rotate the handle to the desired position.

Release handle lock button and make sure handle is locked into position.

WARNING:

To prevent loss of control and possible serious injury, always operate the grinder with the handle locked into position.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Electrical SafetyPersonal Safety Work AreaSpecific Safety Rules ServiceSymbols Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONSymbol Signal Meaning Electrical Double InsulationElectrical Connection Extension CordsFeatures Product SpecificationsAssembly LOCK-ON ButtonToolless Guard UnpackingInstalling the Guard INSTALLING/replacing Grinding WheelAttaching the Side Handle Positioning the GuardAdjusting the rotating handle OperationApplications Turning the Grinder On/OffOPERATINGTHE Grinder To operate the grinderMaintenance General MaintenanceBrush Replacement LubricationWarranty Customer Service Information