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Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES; ELECTRICAL SAFETY

3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWORK AREA  Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite...

Page 4 - SPECIFIC 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 speed recommended on the tool warning label. Wheels and other accessories running over rated speed can fly apart and cause injury...

Page 5 - SYMBOLS

5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta-tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Read The Operator’s Manual Safety Alert No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands S...

Page 6 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

6 SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: WARNING: CAUTION: CAUTION: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a ...

Page 7 - DOUBLE INSULATION; ELECTRICAL CONNECTION; EXTENSION CORDS; ELECTRICAL

7 DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protect-ing insulation. Double insulated tools do not need ...

Page 8 - FEATURES; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

8 FEATURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Grinding Wheel Capacity .......................................4-1/2 in.Spindle Thread ............................................. 5/8 x 11 UNCNo Load Speed ............................................... 10,000/min. Input ............................ 120 V...

Page 9 - KNOW YOUR ANGLE GRINDER

9 FEATURES KNOW YOUR ANGLE GRINDER See Figure 1. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool 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 ...

Page 10 - ASSEMBLY; UNPACKING

10 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly.  Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.  Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.  Do not discard the packing...

Page 11 - INSTALLING GRINDING WHEEL; APPLICATIONS

11 WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools 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 tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thr...

Page 12 - TURNING THE GRINDER ON/OFF; POSITIONING THE GUARD; OPERATION

12 TURNING THE GRINDER ON/OFF See Figure 4 . To turn the grinder ON :  Push the lock-off button down and depress the paddle switch. To turn the grinder OFF :  Release the paddle switch. LOCK-ON BUTTON See Figure 4 . This grinder is equipped with a lock-on feature, which is convenient for continuou...

Page 13 - OPERATING THE GRINDER

13 OPERATING THE GRINDER See Figure 8. Always carefully select and use grinding wheels that are recommended for the material to be ground. Make sure that the minimum operating speed of any accessory wheel selected is 10,000/min or more. The grinding wheel provided with the grinder is suitable for gr...

Page 14 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL MAINTENANCE

14 �  Loosen and remove clamp nut from spindle using the wrench provided. �  Remove grinding wheel and disc flange. �  Align index arrows on guard and bearing cap to remove guard. �  Place the new guard on the shoulder of the bearing cap by aligning index arrows on guard and bearing cap. �  Dep...

Page 15 - WARRANTY

15 WARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting war-ranty service. Limited to RIDGID ® hand held and stationary power tools purchased 2/1/04 and after. This product is manufactured by One World Technologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications...

Page 16 - Customer Service Information:; OPERATOR’S MANUAL; DOUBLE INSULATED

16 983000-9193-24-06 (REV:01) Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or vi...