Ryobi AG451 Features, Assembly, Know Your Angle Grinder, Applications, Installing the Side Handle

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FEATURES

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.

Spindle Lock Button

The spindle lock button secures the spindle so that only one wrench is needed to change the grinding wheel.

Switch with Lock-on Feature

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.

Guard

A protective guard has been provided on your grinder. It deflects sparks and metal chips during use.

Heavy Duty Motor

Your angle grinder has a powerful motor with sufficient power to handle tough grinding jobs that require heavy duty performance.

Side Handle

APPLICATIONS

(Use only for the purposes listed below)

Grinding metals.

Sanding wood or metal surfaces.

Wire brushing rusted or painted surfaces.

WARNING:

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.

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

LOCK-ON

BUTTON

TRIGGER SWITCH

SIDE HANDLE

GRINDING WHEEL

GUARD

Fig. 1

 

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.

INSTALLING THE SIDE HANDLE

See Figure 2.

Unplug your grinder.

GEAR

HOUSING

SIDE

HANDLE

Fig. 2

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference Thank YOU for Buying a Ryobi Angle GrinderTable of Contents Double Insulation Symbol Meaning Safety Alert SymbolRules for Safe Operation Electrical Safety Personal SafetyWork Area Tool Use and CareAdditional Rules for Safe Operation ServiceSpecific Safety Rules for Grinders Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONElectrical UnpackingExtension Cords Electrical ConnectionFeatures AssemblyInstalling the Side Handle Know Your Angle GrinderInstalling Accessory Wheels Adjustments OperationGuard Location Incorrect Location of GuardSwitch GRINDING, SANDING, BrushingMaintenance Guard ReplacementProceed AS Follows When Replacement is Required Grinding Wheel Disc Flange Guard ClampGeneral Lubrication2 in mm Angle Grinder Ryobi TECHNOLOGIES, INC