Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result inelectric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work Area ■ Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite...
Page 4 - SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES; Additional Safety Rules; Service
4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Always use proper guard with grinding wheel. A guard protects operator from broken wheel fragments. Accessories must be rated for at least the speedrecommended on the tool warning label. Wheels and other accessories running over rated speed canfly apart and cause injury. Hold...
Page 5 - SYMBOL; SYMBOLS
5 Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles...
Page 6 - SPECIFICATIONS; ELECTRICAL; Double Insulation; Electrical Connection; Extension Cords
6 SPECIFICATIONS Grinding Wheel Capacity ..................................................................................................................... 4-1/2 in. (115 mm) Spindle Thread ..............................................................................................................
Page 7 - UNPACKING; Instructions; APPLICATIONS; Packing List
7 UNPACKING Instructions Your angle grinder has been shipped completelyassembled. ■ Carefully remove the tool and accessories from thebox. ■ Make sure that all items listed in the packing list areincluded. ■ Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakageor damage occurred during shipping. ■ Do ...
Page 8 - FEATURES
8 Before using the angle grinder, familiarize yourself with alloperating features and safety requirements. However, donot let familiarity with the tool make you careless. WARNING: Exercise caution when using the angle grinder.Careless actions, for even a fraction of a second,can result in serious pe...
Page 10 - ASSEMBLY; Attaching the Side Handle
10 ASSEMBLY WARNING: The angle grinder should never be connected toa power supply when you are assembling parts,making adjustments, cleaning, performing main-tenance, or when the tool is not in use. Discon-necting the tool will prevent accidental startingthat could cause serious injury. Attaching th...
Page 12 - ADJUSTMENTS; Adjusting the Guard
12 ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: The angle grinder should never be connected toa power supply when you are assembling parts,making adjustments, cleaning, performing main-tenance, or when the tool is not in use. Discon-necting the tool will prevent accidental startingthat could cause serious injury. Adjusting...
Page 13 - OPERATION; Turning On/Off the Grinder; Operating the Grinder
13 OPERATION WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasseswith side shields when operating this tool. Failureto do so could result in dust, shavings, or looseparticles being thrown into your eyes, resulting inpossible serious injury. DANGER: Never attach a wood cutting or carving blade ofany...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE; General
15 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ridgid replace-ment parts. Use of any other parts may create ahazard or cause product damage. WARNING: The angle grinder should never be connected toa power supply when you are assembling parts,making adjustments, cleaning, performing main-te...
Page 16 - NOTES
Page 19 - HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE; WARRANTY; WHAT IS NOT COVERED
19 This product is manufactured under license from Ridgid,Inc. by One World Technologies, Inc. All warrantycommunications should be directed to One WorldTechnologies, Inc. at (toll-free) 1-866-539-1710. 9 0 - D A Y S A T I S F A C T I O N G U A R A N T E EPOLICY During the first 90 days after the da...
Page 20 - Customer Service Information
OPERATOR'S MANUAL Angle GrinderR1000Variable Speed Customer Service Information For parts or service, contact your nearest Ridgid authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant informationwhen you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1...