Ryobi HT230 manual Installing Accessories, Removing Accessories, See Figures 4

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OPERATION

WARNING:

If you are changing an accessory immediately after use, be careful not to touch the collet, collet nut, or the accessory with your hands or fingers. You will get burned because of the heat buildup from cutting. Always use the wrench provided.

CAUTION:

To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging the spindle lock.

INSTALLING ACCESSORIES

See Figures 4 - 5.

Unplug the rotary tool.

Press and hold the spindle lock, and rotate the shaft by hand until the spindle lock engages the shaft, preventing further rotation.

With the spindle lock engaged, use the collet wrench to loosen the collet nut, if necessary.

Insert the shank of the accessory into the collet until the shank bottoms out, then pull it out 1/16 in. to allow for expansion when the accessory gets hot.

With the spindle lock engaged, tighten the collet nut with the provided wrench until the accessory shank is gripped by the collet. Avoid excess tightening of the collet nut.

REMOVING ACCESSORIES

See Figures 4 - 5.

Unplug the rotary tool.

With the spindle lock engaged, loosen the collet nut with the provided wrench.

Remove the accessory.

SPINDLE LOCK

COLLET

COLLET NUT

Fig. 4

GRINDING WHEEL

BITS

RUBBER

POLISHING BITS

SANDING FLAP

WHEEL

WIRE BRUSHES

Fig. 5

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Save this Manual for Future ReferenceWarranty IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Electrical SafetyPersonal Safety Work AreaSpecific Safety Rules ServiceSymbols Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONSymbol Signal Meaning Cord Length Wire Size A.W.G ElectricalDouble Insulation Electrical ConnectionFeatures Product SpecificationsOn I /OFF O Assembly Operation ApplicationsTurning the Rotary Tool ON/OFF Changing ColletsAccessory Chart Quantity Accessory ApplicationInstalling Accessories Removing AccessoriesSee Figures 4 Using the Mandrels See Figures 6Balancing Accessories Selecting the Right SpeedSlower Speeds Discs EngravingCutter RubberOperating the Rotary Tool Learning to use the rotary toolTo operate the rotary tool Telescoping Tool Hanger with Clamp on Base Operating the Flex ShaftSee Figures 12 To install accessories into the flex shaft To remove accessories from the flex shaftTo operate the rotary tool using the flex shaft Using the Plunge Cutting Accessory To assemble the plunge cutting accessoryTo install the plunge cutting accessory on the rotary tool To use the plunge cutting accessoryMaintenance General MaintenanceLubrication Page Service Model NO. and Serial no