Ryobi BGH616 manual

SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Y our bench grinder has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’ s high standard for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . When properly car ed for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: T o r educe the risk of injury , the user must read and understand th[...]

2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS n T able of Contents ............................................................................................................................................................ 2 n Introduction .............................................................................................................................. .......[...]

3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failur e to follow all instructions listed below , may r esult in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury . READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS n KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator’ s manual carefully . Lear n the grinder’ s applications and limitations as well as the spec[...]

4 n INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALL Y . I f d am- aged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at an auth orize d servi ce faci lit y . The co ndu cto r with insu latio n having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor . If repair or replacement of the electric cor d or plug is neces[...]

5 n NEVER reach to pick up a workpiece, a piece of scrap, or anything else that is in or near the grinding path of the wheel. n A VOID AWKW ARD OPERA TIONS AND HAND POSI- TIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the wheel. AL WA YS make sure you have good balance. n NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with the path[...]

6 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Pr oper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer . Read The Operator’ s Manual Safety Alert No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol SYMBOL NAME DESIGNA TION/EXPLANA TION [...]

7 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requir es extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for r epair . When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The following signal words an[...]

8 SPEED AND WIRING The no-load speed of this tool is approximately 3,600 rpm. This speed is not constant and decreases under a load or with lower voltage. For voltage, the wiring in a shop is as important as the motor’ s horsepower rating. A line intended only for lights cannot pr operly carry a power tool motor . Wire that is heavy enough for a [...]

9 FEA TURES PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS- MODEL BGH616 Wheel Diameter ........................................................... 6 in. Wheel Thickness ...................................................... 3/4 in. Arbor Hole ................................................................ 1/2 in. No Load Speed ..........................................[...]

10 ADJUST ABLE WRENCH Fig. 3 COMBINA TION WRENCH (3) 7 mm, 10 mm, and 12 mm PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER The following tools (not included) are needed for checking adjustments of your saw or for installing the blade: TOOLS NEEDED LOOSE P AR TS The following items are included with your Bench Grinder: n Shield Bracket – one left, one right ...............[...]

11 MOUNTING SAFETY SHIELD ASSEMBL Y See Figure 5. n Fasten the safety shield assemblies to the safety shield brackets using the fastening knob and small washer . NOTE: The slotted part of the safety shield bracket must face towards the grinding wheel guar d. n Attach the safety shield assembly and bracket to the wheel guard using a washer , lock wa[...]

12 WASHER CARRIAGE BOL T WORK REST ASEMBL Y Fig. 6 KNO B PIN ASSEMBL Y MOUNTING WORK REST See Figure 6. n Remove the knob, star washer , and washer from the car - riage bolt on the lower portion of wheel guard. n Using the slotted screw , star washer , washer and fasten- ing knob, attach the work rest bracket to the inside of the wheel guard as sho[...]

13 WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you car e- less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury . WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thr own into your eyes resulting in possib[...]

14 OPERA TION Fig. 10 SCREWDRIVER VISE LA WN MOWER BLADE SHARPENING TWIST DRILL BITS See Figure 9. Drill bits are best sharpened on a sharpening jig (available at most hardware stores). Begin on one side of the point at the existing angle, then twist the bit while maintaining contact with the grinding surface. Sharpen only the tip. This technique r[...]

15 Fig. 12 SCREW(S) GRINDING WHEEL OUTER FLANGE INNER FLANGE LOCK WASHER(S) HEX NUT(S) WHEEL GUARD COVER WHEEL NUT SPINDLE SHAFT WARNING: Always disconnect the bench grinder from the power source before performing any assembly or adjustment. Failure to do so could result in accidental starting resulting in possible serious personal injury . WHEEL R[...]

16 MAINTENANCE Ele ctric tool s use d on fibe r glas s mater ial, wal lbo ard , spa cklin g compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, commu- tator s, etc. Con seque ntly , we do not recom mende d usi ng this tool for exten[...]

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R YOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-525-2579 www .ryobitools.com 983000-626 3-05 • SER VICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center . Be sure t[...]