User manual RYOBI CP180M SCHEMA

[. . . ] Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new angle grinder. Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your grinder properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service. [. . . ] A wire gage size (A. W. G. ) of at least 16 is recommended for an extension cord 100 feet or less in length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not recommended. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Specific Safety Rules for Grinders s Always use proper guard with grinding wheel. A guard protects operator from broken wheel fragments. s Accessories must be rated for at least the speed recommended on the tool warning label. Wheels and other accessories running over rated speed can fly apart and cause injury. s Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator. s Grinding wheel and guard must be securely attached as described in this operating manual before connecting the grinder to a power source. s Grinding wheels must be stored in a dry place. s If any parts are damaged or missing, contact your nearest Ryobi dealer to obtain replacement parts before attempting to operate grinder. s Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated grinder. PACKING LIST Angle Grinder With Guard Grinding Wheel Side Handle Wrench Operator's Manual Warranty Registration Card WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not operate your grinder until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury. Page 7 FEATURES KNOW YOUR ANGLE GRINDER Before attempting to use your grinder, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. 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. Side Handle The side handle provided, stabilizes your grinder and must be used during all grinding operations. In addition to maintaining safe control during use, the side handle also provides convenient ease of operation for the operator. Spindle Lock Button The spindle lock button secures the spindle so that only one wrench is needed to change the grinding wheel. Guard A protective guard has been provided on your grinder. It deflects sparks and metal chips during use. Switch Button 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. Heavy Duty Motor Your Ryobi CP180M Angle Grinder has a powerful motor, with sufficient power to handle tough grinding jobs that require heavy duty performance. APPLICATIONS (Use only for the purposes listed below) s Grinding metals. s Grinding welds. SWITCH BUTTON SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON SIDE HANDLE WRENCH GRINDING WHEEL GUARD Fig. 1 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. Page 8 ASSEMBLY 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. [. . . ] s Place the new guard on the shoulder of the bearing cap. Note: If the new guard will not fit, loosen the clamp screw until the guard slides over the bearing cap. s Rotate guard to the correct position as shown in figures 4, 5, and 6. Note: Be sure the tabs on the guard are seated in the groove in the bearing cap. [. . . ]