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RIDGID R1020 Operator's Manual

7 in. angle grinder double insulated
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Your angle grinder has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
7 in. ANGLE GRINDER
DOUBLE INSULATED
R1020

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  • Page 1 Your angle grinder has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS  Introduction ...   General Safety Rules ...3-4  Specific Safety Rules ... 4  Symbols ...5-6  Electrical ... 7  Features ...8-9  Assembly ...9-11  Operation ...1-13  Maintenance ... 14  Warranty ... 15  Customer Service Information ...Back Page INTRODUCTION This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable.

  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA  Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.

  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES SERVICE  Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  Always use proper guard with grinding wheel. A guard protects operator from broken wheel fragments.

  • Page 5: Symbols

    SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL NAME Volts Amperes Hertz Watt Minutes Alternating Current Direct Current...
  • Page 6 To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call RIDGID assistance. customer service for ®...

  • Page 7: Electrical

    ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated products do not need to be grounded.

  • Page 8: Features

    FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Grinding Wheel Capacity ... 7 in. Spindle Thread ... 5/8 in. x 11 UNC No Load Speed ... 8,000 r/min. (RPM) disc flange clamp nut spindle lock button Input ...10 V, AC only, 60 Hz, 13 Amps Net Weight ...

  • Page 9: Assembly

    Side Handle Wrench Operator’s Manual SIDE HANDLE The side handle provided stabilizes your grinder and must be used during all operations. In addition to maintaining safe control during use, the side handle also provides convenient ease of operation for the operator.
  • Page 10 Failure to do so will cause the grinding wheel to crack when tightening the clamp nut. This could result in serious personal injury because of loose particles breaking off and being thrown from the grinder. Do not overtighten. wrench loosen...
  • Page 11 See Figures 4 - 6. The guard on the grinder should be correctly installed de- pending on which side the handle is mounted. Never use the grinder without the guard correctly in place or when the index arrows are aligned. WARNING: Never place the guard so that it is in front of the grinder.
  • Page 12 This grinder is equipped with a lock-on feature, which is convenient for continuous grinding for extended periods of time. To lock-on:  Hold the grinder in front and away from you, keeping the grinding wheel clear of the workpiece.  Depress the switch trigger.

  • Page 13: Operation ...................................................................................................................................................................1

     Lower the grinder gradually until the grinding wheel con- tacts the workpiece.  Keep the grinder tilted at an angle from 5 to 15 de- grees. WARNING: To prevent loss of control and possible serious...

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    REPLACING THE GUARD After extended use, the guard may wear and need replacing. If you drop the grinder and damage the guard it may also be necessary for you to replace it. Refer to Installing the Guard earlier in this manual.

  • Page 15: Warranty

    Tools covers all defects in workmanship or materials and normal wear items such as brushes, chucks, motors, switch- es, cords, gears and even cordless batteries in this RIDGID tool for three years following the purchase date of the tool. Warranties for other RIDGID products may vary.

  • Page 16: Customer Service Information

    DOUBLE INSULATED R1020 Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgid.com.

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