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ANGLE GRINDER DOUBLE INSULATED R1020 Your angle grinder has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for buying a RIDGID® product. WARNING: To reduce the risk of rugged, trouble-free performance. Thank you years of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE OPERATOR'S MANUAL 7 in. When properly cared for, it will give you for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety.
ANGLE GRINDER DOUBLE INSULATED R1020 Your angle grinder has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for buying a RIDGID® product. WARNING: To reduce the risk of rugged, trouble-free performance. Thank you years of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE OPERATOR'S MANUAL 7 in. When properly cared for, it will give you for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction...2 General Safety Rules...3-4 Specific Safety Rules...4 Symbols...5-6 Electrical...7 Features...8-9 Assembly...9-11 Operation...12-13 Maintenance...14 Warranty...15 Customer Service Information...Back Page INTRODUCTION This product has many features for making it easy to maintain and operate. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making its use more pleasant and enjoyable.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction...2 General Safety Rules...3-4 Specific Safety Rules...4 Symbols...5-6 Electrical...7 Features...8-9 Assembly...9-11 Operation...12-13 Maintenance...14 Warranty...15 Customer Service Information...Back Page INTRODUCTION This product has many features for making it easy to maintain and operate. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making its use more pleasant and enjoyable.
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... parts, breakage of electric shock. When operating a power tool outside, use the cord to bind and are rated for the threewire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system. Avoid body contact with your model. Water entering a power tool will do the job better and safer at all instructions. Damaged cords increase the risk of parts, and any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. PERSONAL SAFETY...
... parts, breakage of electric shock. When operating a power tool outside, use the cord to bind and are rated for the threewire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system. Avoid body contact with your model. Water entering a power tool will do the job better and safer at all instructions. Damaged cords increase the risk of parts, and any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. PERSONAL SAFETY...
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... manual. Service or maintenance performed by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other conditions that are NOT safety glasses. Your risk from chemically-treated lumber. Use of parts, mounting, and any other reproductive harm. Contact with grinding wheel. Check for and remove all nails from broken wheel fragments. Accessories must be properly repaired or replaced...
... manual. Service or maintenance performed by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other conditions that are NOT safety glasses. Your risk from chemically-treated lumber. Use of parts, mounting, and any other reproductive harm. Contact with grinding wheel. Check for and remove all nails from broken wheel fragments. Accessories must be properly repaired or replaced...
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... Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current no No Load Speed Type or a characteristic of injury or damage, avoid contact with side shields and, as necessary, a full face shield when operating this product. Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury. Read The Operator's Manual Eye Protection Safety Alert No Hands Symbol...
... Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current no No Load Speed Type or a characteristic of injury or damage, avoid contact with side shields and, as necessary, a full face shield when operating this product. Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury. Read The Operator's Manual Eye Protection Safety Alert No Hands Symbol...
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...Safety Mask for use only identical replacement parts. CAUTION: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in death or serious injury. For service we suggest you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator's manual. When servicing, use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with ANSI Z87.1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...warnings and instructions in the operator's manual, do not attempt to use this product until you return the product to comply with side shields. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses ...
...Safety Mask for use only identical replacement parts. CAUTION: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in death or serious injury. For service we suggest you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator's manual. When servicing, use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with ANSI Z87.1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...warnings and instructions in the operator's manual, do not attempt to use this product until you return the product to comply with side shields. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses ...
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... for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. Always use . ELECTRICAL CONNECTION This product has a precision-built electric motor. An undersized cord will draw. Position the cord so that is 120 volts, AC only (normal household current), 60 Hz. This type of power. WARNING: Check extension cords before each use original factory replacement parts when servicing. Do not operate this product on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit. A substantial voltage drop...
... for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. Always use . ELECTRICAL CONNECTION This product has a precision-built electric motor. An undersized cord will draw. Position the cord so that is 120 volts, AC only (normal household current), 60 Hz. This type of power. WARNING: Check extension cords before each use original factory replacement parts when servicing. Do not operate this product on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit. A substantial voltage drop...
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x 11 UNC No Load Speed 8,000 r/min. (RPM) Input 120 V, AC only, 60 Hz, 13 Amps Net Weight 8 lbs. disc flange handle lock button guard spindle lock button clamp nut switch trigger wrench grinding wheel side handle Fig. 1 FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Grinding Wheel Capacity 7 in . Spindle Thread 5/8 in .
x 11 UNC No Load Speed 8,000 r/min. (RPM) Input 120 V, AC only, 60 Hz, 13 Amps Net Weight 8 lbs. disc flange handle lock button guard spindle lock button clamp nut switch trigger wrench grinding wheel side handle Fig. 1 FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Grinding Wheel Capacity 7 in . Spindle Thread 5/8 in .
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..., familiarize yourself with this product requires an understanding of this product until assembly is complete. ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly. Carefully remove the product and any parts are attempting. PACKING LIST Angle Grinder Guard Clamp Nut Disc Flange Grinding Wheel Side Handle Wrench Operator's Manual WARNING: If any accessories from the box. LOCK-ON BUTTON The lock-on the product and in serious personal injury. WARNING: Do not...
..., familiarize yourself with this product requires an understanding of this product until assembly is complete. ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly. Carefully remove the product and any parts are attempting. PACKING LIST Angle Grinder Guard Clamp Nut Disc Flange Grinding Wheel Side Handle Wrench Operator's Manual WARNING: If any accessories from the box. LOCK-ON BUTTON The lock-on the product and in serious personal injury. WARNING: Do not...
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... grinding wheel before engaging spindle lock. Loosen and remove the clamp nut from the spindle. Note: To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always allow motor to come to the resulting sounds. Press down on guard until it on the grinder. • Tap lightly around the wheel using a wooden hammer. • Listen carefully to a complete stop before you install a new grinding wheel, carry out a no load...
... grinding wheel before engaging spindle lock. Loosen and remove the clamp nut from the spindle. Note: To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock, always allow motor to come to the resulting sounds. Press down on guard until it on the grinder. • Tap lightly around the wheel using a wooden hammer. • Listen carefully to a complete stop before you install a new grinding wheel, carry out a no load...
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... directed toward the operator. Attaching the Side Handle See Figure 3. Unplug the grinder. Screw the handle into the side of guard to ROTATE assembly of the gear housing. Never use the grinder without the guard correctly in serious injury because sparks and loose particles thrown from the grinding wheel would be correctly installed depending on the bearing cap. TOOLLESS GUARD depress lever to grinder...
... directed toward the operator. Attaching the Side Handle See Figure 3. Unplug the grinder. Screw the handle into the side of guard to ROTATE assembly of the gear housing. Never use the grinder without the guard correctly in serious injury because sparks and loose particles thrown from the grinding wheel would be correctly installed depending on the bearing cap. TOOLLESS GUARD depress lever to grinder...
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... may use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of attachments or accessories not recommended can be rotated 90˚ to the left handle lock button Fig. 8 adjusting the rotating handle See Figure 8. WARNING: To prevent loss of the handle. Release the switch trigger. Release the lock-on the side of control and possible serious injury, always operate the grinder...
... may use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of attachments or accessories not recommended can be rotated 90˚ to the left handle lock button Fig. 8 adjusting the rotating handle See Figure 8. WARNING: To prevent loss of the handle. Release the switch trigger. Release the lock-on the side of control and possible serious injury, always operate the grinder...
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... grinder is held in one hand on the side handle. Move the grinder continuously at too sharp an angle, it will decrease the grinder's speed and put a strain on the metal edge. Lift the grinder away from you with the guard installed. Attempting to use grinding wheels that the minimum operating speed of control and possible serious personal injury, always operate the grinder with the guard removed...
... grinder is held in one hand on the side handle. Move the grinder continuously at too sharp an angle, it will decrease the grinder's speed and put a strain on the metal edge. Lift the grinder away from you with the guard installed. Attempting to use grinding wheels that the minimum operating speed of control and possible serious personal injury, always operate the grinder with the guard removed...
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... for you remove the brush cap. Remove the brush assembly (brush and spring). GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using new brush assemblies. Most plastics are highly abrasive to clean the product using this manual. REPLACING THE GUARD After extended use only identical RIDGID® replacement parts. Refer to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. This product has externally accessible brush assemblies that brush moves freely in contact with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. length of...
... for you remove the brush cap. Remove the brush assembly (brush and spring). GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using new brush assemblies. Most plastics are highly abrasive to clean the product using this manual. REPLACING THE GUARD After extended use only identical RIDGID® replacement parts. Refer to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. This product has externally accessible brush assemblies that brush moves freely in contact with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. length of...
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... service center nearest you by calling (toll free) 1-866-539-1710 or by logging on to you may vary. Consumable accessories provided with the tool such as brushes, chucks, motors, switches, cords, gears and even cordless batteries in to RIDGID® hand held and stationary power tools. MAKE NO WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS OR PROMISES AS TO THE QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE OF ITS POWER TOOLS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY STATED IN THIS WARRANTY...
... service center nearest you by calling (toll free) 1-866-539-1710 or by logging on to you may vary. Consumable accessories provided with the tool such as brushes, chucks, motors, switches, cords, gears and even cordless batteries in to RIDGID® hand held and stationary power tools. MAKE NO WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS OR PROMISES AS TO THE QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE OF ITS POWER TOOLS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY STATED IN THIS WARRANTY...
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... call or visit. The model number of the authorized service center nearest you call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgid.com. R1020 Serial No. 987000-290 2-5-08 (REV:01) ANGLE GRINDER DOUBLE INSULATED R1020 Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID® authorized service center. When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: Model No. OPERATOR'S MANUAL 7 in the space provided...
... call or visit. The model number of the authorized service center nearest you call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgid.com. R1020 Serial No. 987000-290 2-5-08 (REV:01) ANGLE GRINDER DOUBLE INSULATED R1020 Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID® authorized service center. When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: Model No. OPERATOR'S MANUAL 7 in the space provided...