User manual RYOBI 18V ONE ANGLE GRINDER CAG1800G

[. . . ] OPERATOR'S MANUAL 115mm 18 VOLT ANGLE GRINDER CAG1800 BATTERIES AND CHARGERS SOLD SEPARATELY Your angle grinder has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. Thank you for buying a Ryobi product. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 General Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product. If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1300361505 for assistance. WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury. WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury. PACKING LIST Angle Grinder with Guard Clamp Nut Disc Flange Grinding Wheel Side Handle Wrench Operator's Manual WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the product when assembling parts. 9 ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE SIDE HANDLE See Figure 2. Remove the battery pack from the grinder. Insert the side handle into the desired operating position. NOTE: The handle can be installed on the top, left or right side of the grinder, depending on operator preference. The handle must always be used to prevent loss of control and possible serious injury. Securely tighten by turning the side handle clockwise. SIDE HANDLE Fig. 2 OPERATION 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. LED FUNCTIONS OF CHARGER LED WILL BE ON TO INDICATE STATUS OF CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK: Red LED on = Fast charging mode. Green LED on = Fully charged and in maintenance charge mode. Green LED on = When battery pack is inserted into charger, indicates hot battery pack or that battery pack is out of normal temperature range. Yellow and Green LEDs on = Deeply discharged or defective battery pack. No LED on = Defective charger or battery pack. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating products. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury. WARNING: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury. CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The battery pack for this product has been shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should charge it until the green LED on the front of the charger comes on. NOTE: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they are charged. Allow several cycles (operation followed by recharging) for them to become fully charged. APPLICATIONS You may use this product for the purposes listed below: Grinding metals Sanding wood or metal surfaces CAUTION: If at any point during the charging process none of the LEDs are lit, remove the battery pack from the charger to avoid damaging the product. Return the charger and battery to your nearest service centre for service or replacement. 10 OPERATION CHARGING A COOL BATTERY PACK If battery pack is within normal temperature range, the red LED on charger will come on. [. . . ] Store battery packs disconnected from the product. BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of batteries properly. This product contains nickel-cadmium batteries. Local, state or federal laws may prohibit disposal of nickel-cadmium batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal options. WARNING: Upon removal, cover the battery pack's terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape. [. . . ]