Ryobi BGH615 manual

SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE OPERA TOR'S MANUAL BENCH GRINDER MODELS BGH615/BGH625/BGH825 THANK YOU FOR BUYING A R YOBI BENCH GRINDER. Y our new Bench Grinder has been engineered and manufactur ed to Ryobi's high standards for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . Properly car ed for , it will give you years o[...]

Page 2 Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Y our safety is involved. T ABLE OF CONTENTS n T able of Contents ............................................................................................................................................2 n Product Specifications.........................[...]

Page 3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 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 caref[...]

Page 4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION n USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. Use only extension cor ds with appr oved ground connection that are intended for use outdoors and so marked. 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 wh[...]

Page 5 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION The operation of any grinder can r esult in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Befor e beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. W e recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over[...]

Page 6 CAUTION: Keep the cor d away fr om the grinding ar ea and position the cord so that it will not be caught on material, tools, or other objects. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with [...]

Page 7 n W ashers (6 mm) ........................................................... 2 n W ashers (8 mm) ........................................................... 6 n Hex Bolts (6 mm x 6) ................................................... 2 n Hex Bolts (8 mm x 8) ................................................... 4 n Hex Bolts (8 mm x 14) .....[...]

Page 8                                                                   FEA TURES – BGH615 SAFETY SHIELD AND SP ARK DEFLECTOR The safety shields and [...]

Page 9 FEA TURES – BGH625 KNOW YOUR BENCH GRINDER See Figure 3b . Before attempting to use your new tool, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requir ements. Carefully read this operator’ s manual before using your grinder . ON/OFF SWITCH Y our BGH625 Bench Grinder features a front access On/Off switch for convenience and[...]

Page 10 FEA TURES – BGH825 KNOW YOUR BENCH GRINDER See Figure 3c. Before attempting to use your new tool, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requir ements. Carefully read this operator’ s manual before using your grinder . ON/OFF SWITCH Y our BGH825 Bench Grinder features a front access On/Off switch for convenience and[...]

Page 11 ASSEMBL Y 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 result- ing in possible serious personal injury . SP ARK DEFLECTOR – BGH615 See Figure 4a. Using two 6 mm hex bolts and washers, attach the spark deflector to the i[...]

Page 12 ASSEMBL Y Fig. 6b HEX BOL T BGH615 BGH625 WASHER CLAMP BRACKET SHIELD ROD BGH825 SHIELD BRACKET ASSEMBL Y See Figure 5. Note: The har dware used for assembling the safety shields to the shield brackets has been preassembled and prepackaged. Remove the two phillips head scr ews, washers, and hex nuts from the shield bracket. Fit the shield b[...]

Page 13 ASSEMBL Y WASHERS HEX BOL TS BGH615 WORK REST BGH625 BGH825 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. Tighten[...]

Page 14 BASIC OPERA TION WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shi elds duri ng powe r too l oper atio n or whe n blo wing dust . If operation is dusty , wear a dust mask. T o be efficient and work as designed, your tools should be kept sharp. Dull tools can and will cause accidents. Bench Grinders ar e ideal for sharpenin[...]

Page 15 CHISEL SHARPENING CHISELS AND SCREWDRIVER BLADES See Figure 10. When sharpening chisels and screwdrivers, work rest should support the chisel at the correct angle against the wheel. WARNING: Always disconnect the bench grinder from the power source before performing any assembly or adjustment. Failure to do so could result in accidental sta[...]

Page 16 GENERAL Keep the bench grinder clean. Remove dust fr om working parts and beneath the grinder frequently . Make sur e the bench grinder operates pr operly . Check screws, nuts, and bolts for tightness. EXTENSION CORDS The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power . T o keep the loss to a minimum and to prevent tool overheating[...]

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972000-880 7-04 R YOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-525-2579 OPERA TOR'S MANUAL Bench Grinder Models BGH615/BGH625/BGH825 • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or ser - vice, simply contact your nearest[...]