Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES; READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
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. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS n KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator’s manual carefully. Learn the grinder’s applicatio...
Page 5 - SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
5 n NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece, a piece of scrap, or anything else that is in or near the grinding path of the wheel. n AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSI- TIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the wheel. ALWAYS make sure you have good balance. n NEVER stand or hav...
Page 6 - SYMBOLS
6 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 7 - SERVICE; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
7 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: SAVE TH...
Page 8 - ELECTRICAL; EXTENSION CORDS; ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
8 SPEED AND WIRING The no-load speed of this tool is approximately 3,600 rpm. This speed is not constant and decreases under a load or with lower voltage. For voltage, the wiring in a shop is as important as the motor’s horsepower rating. A line intended only for lights cannot properly carry a power...
Page 9 - FEATURES
9 FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS-MODEL BGH616 Wheel Diameter ........................................................... 6 in.Wheel Thickness ...................................................... 3/4 in.Arbor Hole ................................................................ 1/2 in.No Load Spee...
Page 10 - TOOLS NEEDED
10 ADJUSTABLE WRENCH Fig. 3 COMBINATION WRENCH (3) 7 mm, 10 mm, and 12 mm PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER The following tools (not included) are needed for checking adjustments of your saw or for installing the blade: TOOLS NEEDED LOOSE PARTS The following items are included with your Bench Grinder: n Shield B...
Page 11 - MOUNTING SAFETY SHIELD ASSEMBLY; ASSEMBLY; UNPACKING
11 MOUNTING SAFETY SHIELD ASSEMBLY See Figure 5. n Fasten the safety shield assemblies to the safety shield brackets using the fastening knob and small washer. NOTE: The slotted part of the safety shield bracket must face towards the grinding wheel guard. n Attach the safety shield assembly and brac...
Page 12 - MOUNTING WORK REST
12 WASHER CARRIAGE BOLT WORK REST ASEMBLY Fig. 6 KNOB PIN ASSEMBLY MOUNTING WORK REST See Figure 6. n Remove the knob, star washer, and washer from the car- riage bolt on the lower portion of wheel guard. n Using the slotted screw, star washer, washer and fasten- ing knob, attach the work rest brack...
Page 13 - OPERATION; USING COOLANT TRAY
13 WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care-less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second issufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in objects be...
Page 14 - SHARPENING TWIST DRILL BITS
14 OPERATION Fig. 10 SCREWDRIVER VISE LAWN MOWER BLADE SHARPENING TWIST DRILL BITS See Figure 9. Drill bits are best sharpened on a sharpening jig (available at most hardware stores). Begin on one side of the point at the existing angle, then twist the bit while maintaining contact with the grinding...
Page 15 - WHEEL REPLACEMENT; MAINTENANCE; GENERAL MAINTENANCE
15 Fig. 12 SCREW(S) GRINDING WHEEL OUTER FLANGE INNER FLANGE LOCK WASHER(S) HEX NUT(S) WHEEL GUARD COVER WHEEL NUT SPINDLE SHAFT WARNING: Always disconnect the bench grinder from the power source before performing any assembly or adjustment. Failure to do so could result in accidental starting resul...
Page 16 - LUBRICATION
16 MAINTENANCE Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, commu-tators, etc. Consequently, we do not recomme...
Page 17 - NOTES
Page 18 - • MODEL NUMBER; OPERATOR’S MANUAL; BENCH GRINDER
RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-525-2579 www.ryobitools.com 983000-626 3-05 • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your neares...