Ryobi BENCH GRINDER BGH826- Manuals

Page 5 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and theexplanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not bythemselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warni...

Page 6 CAUTION: Keep the cord away from the grinding area and positionthe cord so that it will not be caught on material, tools, orother objects. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, groundingprovides a path of least resistance for electric current toreduce the risk of ...

Page 7 LOOSE PARTS LIST LOOSE PARTS LIST The following items are included with your Bench Grinder: ■ Shield Rods – one left, one right ................................ 2 ■ Shield Rod Brackets with Hardware ........................... 2 ■ Safety Shields ..................................................

Page 8 FEATURES KNOW YOUR BENCH GRINDER See Figure 3. Before attempting to use your new tool, familiarize yourselfwith all operating features and safety requirements. Care-fully read this operator’s manual before using your grinder. ON/OFF SWITCH Your Bench Grinder features a front access On/Off swi...

Page 9 ASSEMBLY SPARK DEFLECTOR See Figure 4. Using the two phillips head screws, washers, and lockwashers, attach the spark deflector to the top of the wheelguard. Adjust the spark deflectors to within 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) of thegrinding wheel. Tighten screws securely. WARNING: Always disconnect the b...

Page 10 ASSEMBLY MOUNTING SAFETY SHIELDS See Figures 6. Mount the left and right shield rods to the inside of the wheelguards using the clamp brackets, hex bolts (8 mm x 14 mm),and washers (8 mm). Use the illustration as a guide to determine which shield rodis mounted on the left and which shield ro...

Page 11 BASIC OPERATION WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with sideshields during power tool operation or when blowing dust.If operation is dusty, wear a dust mask. To be efficient and work as designed, your tools shouldbe kept sharp. Dull tools can and will cause accidents. Benc...

Page 12 CHISEL SHARPENING CHISELS AND SCREWDRIVER BLADES See Figure 10. When sharpening chisels and screwdrivers, work rest shouldsupport the chisel at the correct angle against the wheel. OPERATION Fig. 10 CO OL AN T T RA Y 8” Bench Grinder RYOBI TECH NOLOG IES, IN C. Anderson, SC 296251-800-525-25...

Page 13 GENERAL Keep the bench grinder clean. Remove dust from workingparts and beneath the grinder frequently. Make sure the bench grinder operates properly. Checkscrews, nuts, and bolts for tightness. EXTENSION CORDS The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power.To k e e p t h e l o ...

972000-953 RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-525-2579 OPERATOR'S MANUALBench Grinder Model BGH826 • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts orservice, simply cont...