Ryobi AG402 User Manual

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ASSEMBLY
Fig. 2
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
  Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the 
box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are 
included.
  Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or 
damage occurred during shipping.
  Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
  If  any  parts  are  damaged  or  missing,  please  call 
1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Angle Grinder
Wrench
Disc Flange
Flange Nut
Side Handle
Grinding Wheel
Operator’s Manu
al
WARNING: 
If  any  parts  are  damaged  or  missing  do  not  operate   
this tool until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this 
warning could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do  not  attempt  to  modify  this  tool  or  create  accesso-
ries not recommended for use with this tool. Any such 
alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a 
hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal 
injury.
WARNING:
Do  not  connect  to  power  supply  until  assembly  is 
complete.  Failure  to  comply  could  result  in  accidental 
starting and possible serious personal injury.
TO
TIGHTEN
TO
LOOSEN
INSTALLING THE SIDE HANDLE
See Figure 2.
� 
Unplug the angle grinder.
  Insert  the  side  handle  into  the  desired  operating  
position.
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Securely tighten by turning the side handle clockwise.
NOTE: You can install the handle on the left or right side of 
the grinder depending on operator preference.
SIDE 
HANDLE
WARNING: 
Thoroughly  inspect  a  new  grinding  wheel  before  you 
install it on the grinder.
• Tap lightly around the wheel using a wooden hammer.
• Listen carefully to the resulting sounds. Places with fis-
sures or cracks will result in a different sound.
Do not use a wheel containing fissures or cracks.
When you install a new grinding wheel, carry out a no 
load  revolution  test  of  approximately  one  minute  with 
the grinding wheel facing a safe direction, i.e., away from 
people or objects.
WARNING:
The side handle must always be used to help prevent 
loss of control and possible serious injury.