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MODEL BGH615
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI BENCH GRINDER.
Your new Bench Grinder has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standards for dependability, ease of
operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new machine.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your grinder properly and only for
what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Please fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card so we can be of future service to you.
Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
BENCH GRINDER
MODELS BGH615/BGH625/BGH825
MODEL BGH825
MODEL BGH625
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- Page 1 THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI BENCH GRINDER. Your new Bench Grinder has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Input Tool Weight Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is involved. TABLE OF CONTENTS BGH615 6 in. (152 mm) 6 in. (152 mm) 3/4 in. (19 mm) 3/4 in. (19 mm) 1/2 in. -
Page 3: Rules For Safe Operation
Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and understand this operator's manual and all labels affixed to the tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your bench grinder works. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS n KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's manual carefully. - Page 4 WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. n USE ONLY FLANGES furnished with this bench grinder.
- Page 5 RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. The operation of any grinder can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed.
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Page 6: Extension Cords
If all parts have been included, proceed to assembly. ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your Ryobi Bench Grinder is powered by a precision built electric motor. It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60Hz, AC only (normal household current). -
Page 7: Loose Parts List
LOOSE PARTS LIST – BGH615 The following items are included with your Bench Grinder: n Shield Rods – one left, one right ... 2 n Shield Rod Brackets with Hardware... 2 n Safety Shields... 2 n Spark Deflectors – one left, one right... 2 n Work Rests –... -
Page 8: Grinding Wheel
Carefully read this operator’s manual before using your grinder. ON/OFF SWITCH Your BGH615 Bench Grinder features a front access On/ Off switch for convenience and safety. MOTOR Powered by a precision-built electric induction motor, your bench grinder has sufficient power to handle tough grind- ing jobs. - Page 9 Carefully read this operator’s manual before using your grinder. ON/OFF SWITCH Your BGH625 Bench Grinder features a front access On/Off switch for convenience and safety. MOTOR Powered by a precision-built electric induction motor, your bench grinder has sufficient power to handle tough grind- ing jobs.
- Page 10 Carefully read this operator’s manual before using your grinder. ON/OFF SWITCH Your BGH825 Bench Grinder features a front access On/Off switch for convenience and safety. MOTOR Powered by a precision-built electric induction motor, your bench grinder has sufficient power to handle tough grind- ing jobs.
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Page 11: Assembly
Failure to do so could result in accidental starting result- ing in possible serious personal injury. SPARK DEFLECTOR – BGH615 See Figure 4a. Using two 6 mm hex bolts and washers, attach the spark deflector to the inside of the wheel guard. - Page 12 (8 mm x 14 mm), and washers (8 mm). Locate your grinder in figures 6a, 6b, or 6c. Use the illus- tration as a guide to determine which shield rod is mounted on the left and which shield rod is mounted on the right of the grinder.
- Page 13 WORK REST – BGH615 See Figure 7a. Mount the work rests to the inside of each wheel guard us- ing two hex bolts (8 mm x 8) and two washers (8 mm) on each side. Before tightening the bolts, adjust the gap between the grinding wheel and the work rest to a maximum of 1/16 in.
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Page 14: Basic Operation
“dry runs” first with the grinder off. Be sure to maintain the original cutting edge angle as this is important to the efficiency of your bits. One work rest has a V-groove (models BGH615 and BGH825 only) angled to fit most drill bits. OPERATION LAWN MOWER BLADES See Figure 9. -
Page 15: Wheel Replacement
If you must replace a grinding wheel, be sure to obtain one with a safe rated speed at least as high as the “no load speed” RPM marked on the data plate of the grinder and which is marked to comply with ANSI B7.1. -
Page 16: Maintenance
Dressing a wheel is done to renew sharpness or to true up the face of the wheel. Set the work rest of the bench grinder at a slight angle and brace the wheel dresser against it. Do not make contact with the grinding wheel until after you have turned on the motor and the wheel is rotating at full speed. - Page 17 NOTES NOTES Page 17...
- Page 18 Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or ser- vice, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center.
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