RIDGID R1006 Manual Del Operador página 9

ASSEMBLY
Unplug the grinder.
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Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the flange
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nut until the spindle locks.
NOTE: To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock,
always allow motor to come to a complete stop before
engaging spindle lock.
If replacing the grinding wheel, loosen and remove the
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flange nut from the spindle. Do not remove the disc
flange.
Make sure the flats on the bottom of the disc flange are
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engaged with the flats on the spindle.
Place the grinding wheel over the spindle.
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WARNING:
Always install a grinding wheel with the depressed
center against the disc flange. Failure to do so will
cause the grinding wheel to crack when tightening
the flange nut. This could result in serious personal
injury because of loose particles breaking off and
being thrown from the grinder. Do not overtighten.
Thread the flange nut on the spindle with the flat side of
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the nut facing up.
Fit the raised, small diameter portion of the flange nut
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into the hole in the wheel and finger tighten.
Depress the spindle lock button and rotate the grinding
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wheel clockwise until the spindle locks in position.
Tighten the flange nut
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provided. Do not overtighten.
DANGER:
Never attach a TYPE 1 straight or cut-off wheel to
this angle grinder. It is only designed for grinding.
Use for any other purpose is not recommended
and creates a hazard, which will result in serious
injury.
securely with the wrench
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ATTACHING THE SIDE HANDLE
See Figure 2, page 13.
Unplug the grinder.
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Screw the side handle into the gear housing.
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NOTE: You can install the side handle on either the
left or right side of the grinder, depending on operator
preference. It must always be used to prevent loss of
control and possible serious injury.
 Tighten the side handle securely.
POSITIONING THE WHEEL GUARD
See Figures 3 - 5, page 13.
The wheel guard on the grinder should be correctly
positioned 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.
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.