Ryobi AG450 - Manual (Page 8)

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KNOW YOUR ANGLE GRINDER
Before attempting to use your grinder, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety requirements.
See Figure 1.
Make sure all grinding wheels and recommended accessories
are in accordance with listed specifications for this tool. For
example, do not use grinding wheels that are rated at less
than 11,000 RPM.
Guard
A protective guard has been provided on your grinder. It
deflects sparks and metal chips during use.
Heavy Duty Motor
Your angle grinder has a powerful motor with sufficient
power to handle tough grinding jobs that require heavy duty
performance.
Side Handle
The side handle provided, stabilizes your grinder and must
be used during all operations. In addition to maintaining safe
control during use, the side handle also provides convenient
ease of operation for the operator.
FEATURES
Spindle Lock Button
The spindle lock button secures the spindle so that only one
wrench is needed to change the grinding wheel.
Switch with Lock-on Feature
Your grinder has a conveniently located switch. It also has a
lock-on feature that allows the grinder to be locked in the on
position when continuous operation for extended periods of
time is required.
APPLICATIONS
(Use only for the purposes listed below)
■ Grinding metals.
■ Sanding wood or metal surfaces.
■ Wire brushing rusted or painted surfaces.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with your grinder to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
WARNING:
Your grinder should never be connected to power supply
when you are assembling parts, making adjustments,
installing or removing grinding wheels, or when not in use.
Disconnecting your grinder will prevent accidental starting
that could cause serious injury.
INSTALLING THE SIDE HANDLE
See Figure 2.
■ Unplug your grinder.
ASSEMBLY
Fig. 1
SPINDLE
LOCK BUTTON
TRIGGER SWITCH
SIDE HANDLE
GUARD
GRINDING WHEEL
LOCK-ON
BUTTON
Fig. 2
GEAR
HOUSING
SIDE
HANDLE