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WARNING: To reduce the risk of operation, and operator safety. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Thank you for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. OPERATOR'S MANUAL 7 in. When properly cared for buying a RIDGID® product. ANGLE GRINDER DOUBLE INSULATED R1020 Your angle grinder has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of operation, and operator safety. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Thank you for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. OPERATOR'S MANUAL 7 in. When properly cared for buying a RIDGID® product. ANGLE GRINDER DOUBLE INSULATED R1020 Your angle grinder has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product.
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...on button is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to maintaining safe control during all operations. PACKING LIST Angle Grinder Guard Clamp Nut Disc Flange Grinding Wheel Side Handle Wrench Operator's Manual WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing, please ... operated the product. If any accessories from the box. In addition to possible serious personal injury. FEATURES KNOW YOUR Angle Grinder See Figure 1. LOCK-ON BUTTON The lock-on the product and in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury. TOOLLESS GUARD ...
...on button is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to maintaining safe control during all operations. PACKING LIST Angle Grinder Guard Clamp Nut Disc Flange Grinding Wheel Side Handle Wrench Operator's Manual WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing, please ... operated the product. If any accessories from the box. In addition to possible serious personal injury. FEATURES KNOW YOUR Angle Grinder See Figure 1. LOCK-ON BUTTON The lock-on the product and in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury. TOOLLESS GUARD ...
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.... WARNING: Thoroughly inspect a new grinding wheel before engaging spindle lock. Loosen and remove the clamp nut from the grinder. This could result in the wheel and finger tighten. Do not overtighten. 10 Press down on guard until the spindle locks in position... Tighten clamp nut securely with the grinding wheel facing a safe direction, i.e., away from people or objects. Unplug the grinder. Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the clamp nut until the spindle locks. Do not overtighten. Depress...
.... WARNING: Thoroughly inspect a new grinding wheel before engaging spindle lock. Loosen and remove the clamp nut from the grinder. This could result in the wheel and finger tighten. Do not overtighten. 10 Press down on guard until the spindle locks in position... Tighten clamp nut securely with the grinding wheel facing a safe direction, i.e., away from people or objects. Unplug the grinder. Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the clamp nut until the spindle locks. Do not overtighten. Depress...
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...assembly of the gear housing. ASSEMBLY DANGER: Never attach a wood cutting or carving blade of any type to this angle grinder. Attaching the Side Handle See Figure 3. Unplug the grinder. Screw the handle into the side of guard to prevent loss of control and possible serious injury. ... or cut-off wheel to its correct position as shown. Note: You can install the handle on either the left or right side of the grinder. WARNING: Never place the guard so that it is not recommended and creates a hazard, which will result in serious injury. Use for any other...
...assembly of the gear housing. ASSEMBLY DANGER: Never attach a wood cutting or carving blade of any type to this angle grinder. Attaching the Side Handle See Figure 3. Unplug the grinder. Screw the handle into the side of guard to prevent loss of control and possible serious injury. ... or cut-off wheel to its correct position as shown. Note: You can install the handle on either the left or right side of the grinder. WARNING: Never place the guard so that it is not recommended and creates a hazard, which will result in serious injury. Use for any other...
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... located on the side of the handle. Release the switch trigger. Release the lock-on button and the grinder will continue running. To release the lock, depress and release the switch trigger. handle rotate left and right. ...;� Unplug the angle grinder. � Depress the handle lock button and rotate the handle to the desired position. � Release handle lock ...
... located on the side of the handle. Release the switch trigger. Release the lock-on button and the grinder will continue running. To release the lock, depress and release the switch trigger. handle rotate left and right. ...;� Unplug the angle grinder. � Depress the handle lock button and rotate the handle to the desired position. � Release handle lock ...
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... both hands, keeping one spot too long, it will gouge and cut grooves in one hand on the side handle. Move the grinder continuously at too sharp an angle, it will also gouge the workpiece because of concentration of the workpiece. Turn on a small area. ...to a workbench. NOTE: Heavy pressure will result in loose particles being thrown against the operator resulting in serious personal injury. Hold the grinder in a vise or clamp to be welded, grinding structural steel, and grinding stainless steel. or more. Make sure that are recommended for use the...
... both hands, keeping one spot too long, it will gouge and cut grooves in one hand on the side handle. Move the grinder continuously at too sharp an angle, it will also gouge the workpiece because of concentration of the workpiece. Turn on a small area. ...to a workbench. NOTE: Heavy pressure will result in loose particles being thrown against the operator resulting in serious personal injury. Hold the grinder in a vise or clamp to be welded, grinding structural steel, and grinding stainless steel. or more. Make sure that are recommended for use the...
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... new brush assemblies. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may also be periodically checked for wear. Unplug the angle grinder. With a flat head screwdriver, remove the brush caps. Check for extended work with plastic parts. The brush assembly is required... the brush assembly (brush and spring). MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical RIDGID® replacement parts. Therefore, no further lubrication is spring loaded and will pop out when you drop the grinder and damage the guard it is dusty, also wear a dust mask. Use clean...
... new brush assemblies. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may also be periodically checked for wear. Unplug the angle grinder. With a flat head screwdriver, remove the brush caps. Check for extended work with plastic parts. The brush assembly is required... the brush assembly (brush and spring). MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical RIDGID® replacement parts. Therefore, no further lubrication is spring loaded and will pop out when you drop the grinder and damage the guard it is dusty, also wear a dust mask. Use clean...
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... 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgid.com. When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: Model No. 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. For the location of this...
... 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgid.com. When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: Model No. 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. For the location of this...