Assembly - RIDGID R1000 Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:
The angle grinder should never be connected to
a power supply when you are assembling parts,
making adjustments, cleaning, performing main-
tenance, or when the tool is not in use. Discon-
necting the tool will prevent accidental starting
that could cause serious injury.
Attaching the Side Handle
See Figure 2.
Follow these steps to attach the side handle.
■ Unplug the grinder.
■ Screw the handle into the side of the gear housing.
Note: You can install the handle on either the left or
right side of the grinder, depending on operator
preference. It must always be used to prevent loss of
control and possible serious injury.
■ Tighten the side handle securely.
Installing Wheels
See Figures 3a and 3b.
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 fissures 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 di-
rection, i.e., away from people or objects.
Follow these steps to install wheels.
■ Unplug the grinder.
Note: The grinder is shipped with the flange and
clamp nut attached to the spindle.
■ Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the clamp
nut until the spindle locks.
Note: To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle
lock, always allow motor to come to a complete stop
before engaging spindle lock.
■ Loosen and remove the clamp nut from the spindle.
Do not remove the flange.
■ Make sure the flats on the bottom of the flange are
engaged with the flats on the spindle.
Choose one of these options:
•
Install grinding wheel : Place the grinding wheel
over the spindle. Thread the clamp nut on the
spindle with the flat side of the nut facing up. Fit
the raised, small diameter portion of the clamp
nut into the hole in the wheel and finger tighten.
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Fig. 2