Ryobi HT230- User Manual

7 EXTENSION CORDS When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in overheating and loss of power. Use the char...

8 FEATURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Collet ........................................................................ 1/8 in.Switch ......................................................... Variable Speed No Load Speed ......................10,000-35,000 r/min. (RPM)Input ...........................

10 OPERATION Fig. 2 WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with products to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could ...

11 OPERATION ACCESSORY CHART Quantity Accessory Application 6 Orange 120-Grit Aluminum Oxide Grinding Wheel Bits Ferrous materials: casting, welds, rivets, rust 4 Green 120-Grit Silicon Carbide Grinding Wheel Bits Non-ferrous materials: stone, ceramics, porcelain, glass 3 3/4 in. Wire Circle Brushes...

12 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 s...

13 OPERATION CAUTION: To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always allow motor to come to a complete stop before engaging the spindle lock. USING THE MANDRELS See Figures 6 - 8. Three types of mandrels have been included for use with this kit. The standard mandrel is used with the cut-of...

14 OPERATION BALANCING ACCESSORIES For precision work, it is important that all accessories be properly balanced. To balance an accessory, slightly loosen the collet nut and give the accessory or collet a 1/4 in. turn.You should be able to tell by the sound and feel if the accessory is running in ba...

15 OPERATION To determine the optimum operational speed for different materials and accessories, refer to the Speed Dial Settings table. Look this table over and become familiar with it.The best way to determine the correct speed for work on any material is to practice for a few minutes on a piece o...

16 OPERATING THE ROTARY TOOL See Figure 10. Learning to use the rotary tool:  Hold the tool in your hand and get used to its weight, balance, and the taper of the housing. This taper permits the tool to be grasped like a pencil.  Examine the rotary tool accessories carefully. Damaged accessories c...

17 OPERATION TELESCOPING TOOL HANGER WITH CLAMP ON BASE See Figure 11. The telescoping tool hanger provides a convenient place to hang the rotary tool while the flex shaft is in use. To clamp the base to a worktable:  Turn the clamp screw counterclockwise to open the clamping area.  Place clamp ov...

19 OPERATION USING THE PLUNGE CUTTING ACCESSORY See Figures 15 - 16. The plunge cutting accessory attaches to the end of the rotary tool. Depth of cut can be adjusted in 1/8 in. increments up to 1 in. To assemble the plunge cutting accessory:  Hold the cup-shaped accessory piece with the cup side f...

20 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, commutators, etc. Consequently, we do not recommen...

22 ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Phone 1-800-525-2579 www.ryobitools.com • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your product, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all ...