Operation - RIDGID R1005 Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY
POSITIONING THE WHEEL GUARD
See Figures 4 - 6, page 15.
The wheel guard on the grinder should be correctly installed
depending on which location the side handle is mounted.
Never use the grinder without the wheel guard correctly
locked into place.
WARNING:
Never place the wheel guard so that it is in front
of the grinder. This could result in serious injury
because sparks and loose particles thrown from
the grinding wheel would be directed toward the
operator. Always place the wheel guard in the
correct location as shown.

OPERATION

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make
you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of
a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 along with
hearing protection and where necessary a full
face shield. Failure to do so could result in objects
being thrown into your eyes and other possible
serious injuries.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories
not recommended by the manufacturer of this
product. The use of attachments or accessories
not recommended can result in serious personal
injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
 Grinding metals
 Sanding wood or metal surfaces with an abrasive mop
disc. (sold separately)
DANGER:
Never attach a wood cutting or carving blade of
any type to this angle grinder. It is only designed for
grinding and sanding. Use for any other purpose
is not recommended and creates a hazard, which
will result in serious injury.
To adjust the wheel guard:
 Unplug the grinder.
 Depress the lever and rotate wheel guard until it locks
into one of the six possible positions.
NOTE: Be sure the three tabs on the wheel guard are
seated in the three grooves on the bearing cap. Always
make sure wheel guard is locked into place in one of the
six lock positions. Never use the grinder without the wheel
guard in place and properly adjusted.
DANGER:
Use ONLY Type 27 depressed center grinding
wheels (such as the one provided with this
product). NEVER attach a Type 1 straight or cut-off
wheel to this angle grinder. Use of any other wheel
is not recommended and creates a hazard, which
will result in serious injury.
Type 27 − OK TO use
TURNING THE GRINDER ON/OFF
See Figure 7, page 16.
To turn the grinder ON:
 Partially depress the lock-off / lock-on button and depress
the switch trigger.
To turn the grinder OFF:
 Release the switch trigger.
LOCK-OFF / LOCK-ON BUTTON
See Figure 7, page 16.
This grinder is equipped with a lock-off / 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.
 Partially depress the lock-off / lock-on button and depress
the switch trigger.
10 - English
Type 1 − dO nOT use