RIDGID R1020 manual Assembly, LOCK-ON Button, Toolless Guard, Unpacking, Packing List

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FEATURES

KNOW YOUR Angle Grinder

See Figure 1.

The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.

Auto-stop Carbon Brushes

When the auto-stop carbon brushes wear down to a prede- termined level, the angle grinder automatically switches off, ruling out the possibility of damage to the armature.

LOCK-ON BUTTON

The lock-on button is convenient for continuous grinding for extended periods of time.

rotating handle

The handle can be rotated 90° to the left and right for ease of use.

Side Handle

The side handle provided stabilizes your grinder and must be used during all 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 trigger

The angle grinder has a conveniently located switch ­trigger.

TOOLLESS GUARD

A toolless protective guard deflects sparks and metal chips during use.

ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING

This product requires assembly.

Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.

Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.

Do not discard the packing material until you have care- fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.

If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866-539-1710 for assistance.

PACKING LIST

Angle Grinder

WARNING:

If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

Guard

Clamp Nut

Disc Flange

Grinding Wheel

Side Handle

Wrench

Operator’s Manual

WARNING:

Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of ContentsElectrical Safety General Safety RulesPersonal Safety Work AreaService Specific Safety RulesName DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning Double Insulation ElectricalElectrical Connection Extension CordsProduct Specifications FeaturesLOCK-ON Button AssemblyToolless Guard UnpackingINSTALLING/replacing Grinding Wheel Installing the GuardPositioning the Guard Attaching the Side HandleOperation Adjusting the rotating handleApplications Turning the Grinder On/OffTo operate the grinder OPERATINGTHE GrinderGeneral Maintenance MaintenanceBrush Replacement LubricationWarranty Customer Service Information