RYOBI RAG600-115 Angle Grinder Instruction Manual

: June 9, 2024
: RYOBI

Table of Contents

RYOBI RAG600-115 Angle Grinder
INTENDED USE
TOOLS REQUIRED
KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT
OVERVIEW
RESIDUAL RISKS
MAINTENANCE
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

RYOBI RAG600-115 Angle Grinder

INTENDED USE

The angle grinder is intended to be used only by adults who have read and understood the instructions and warnings in this manual and can be considered responsible for their actions. The angle grinder is designed for grinding metals only. Only appropriate grinding discs as described in the product specification section of this manual should be fitted to the angle grinder. The angle grinder is designed for handheld use; it is not to be mounted onto a fixture or workbench. The angle grinder is not to be used for cutting operations.

TOOLS REQUIRED

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KNOW YOUR PRODUCT

Switch button
Spindle lock button
Grinding wheel
Clamp nut
Wheel guard assembly
Disc flange
AUXILIARY HANDLE
Wrench

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION

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ANGLE GRINDER SAFETY WARNINGS

This power tool is intended to function as a grinder tool. Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Operations such as sanding, wire brushing, polishing or cutting-off are not recommended to be performed with this power tool. Operations for which the power tool was not designed may create a hazard and cause personal injury.
Do not use accessories which are not specifically designed and recommended by the tool manufacturer. Just because the accessory can be attached to your power tool does not assure safe operation.
The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal to the maximum speed marked on the power tool. Accessories running faster than their rated speed can break and fly apart.
The outside diameter and the thickness of your accessory must be within the capacity rating of your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be adequately guarded or controlled.
Threaded mounting of accessories must match the grinder spindle thread. For accessories mounted by flanges, the arbour hole of the accessory must fit the locating diameter of the flange. Accessories that to do not match the mounting hardware of the power tool will run out of control.
Do not use a damaged accessory. Before each use inspect the accessory such as abrasive wheels for chips and cracks, backing pad for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush for loose or cracked wires. If power tool or accessory is dropped, inspect for damage or install an undamaged accessory. After inspecting and installing an accessory, position yourself and bystanders away from the plane of the rotating accessory and run the power tool at maximum no-load speed for one minute. Damaged accessories will normally break apart during this test time.
Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves and workshop apron capable of stopping small abrasive or workpiece fragments.
The eye protection must be capable of stopping flying debris generated by various operations. The dust mask or respirator must be capable of filtrating particles generated intensity noise may cause hearing loss.
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area. Anyone entering the work area must wear personal protective equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a broken accessory may fly away and cause injury beyond immediate area of operation.
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If you lose control, the cord may be cut or snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning accessory.
Never lay the power tool down until the accessory has come to a complete stop. The spinning accessory may grab the surface and pull the power tool out of your control.
Do not run the power tool while carrying it at your side. Accidental contact with the spinning accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the accessory into your body.
Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing may cause electrical hazards.
Do not operate the power tool near flammable materials. Sparks could ignite these materials.
Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants may result in electrocution or shock.

SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT

Safety Alert
Volts
Hertz
Alternating current
Watts
Rated speed
Revolutions or reciprocations per minute
Class I tool, double insulation
Please read the instructions carefully before starting the product.
Wear ear protection
Wear eye protection
Wear dust mask.
Do not use chipped, cracked or defective grinding wheel
Wear safety hand gloves.
CE Conformity
EurAsian Conformity Mark
Ukrainian mark of conformity
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice.

SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL

Connect to the power supply.
Disconnect from the power supply.
Parts or accessories sold separately
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist.
Note
Warning
Lock
Unlock
Stop the product.

Kickback and related warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel, backing pad, brush or any other accessory. Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating accessory, which in turn causes the uncontrolled power tool to be forced in the direction opposite of the accessory’s rotation at the point of the binding ) by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel that is entering into the pinch point can dig into the surface of the material causing the wheel to climb out or kick out. The wheel may either jump toward or away from the operator, depending on the direction of the wheel’s movement at the point of pinching. Abrasive wheels may also break under these conditions. Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.

Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback forces. Always use auxiliary handle, if provided, for maximum control over kickback or torque reaction during startup. The operator can control torque reactions or kickback forces, if proper precautions are taken.
Never place your hand near the rotating accessory. Accessory may kickback over your hand.
Do not position your body in the area where power tool will move if kickback occurs. Kickback will propel the tool in direction opposite to the wheel’s movement at the point of snagging.
Use special care when working corners, sharp edges, etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging the accessory.
Corners, sharp edges or bouncing have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory and cause loss of control or kickback.
Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving blade or toothed saw blade. Such blades create frequent kickback and loss of control

OVERVIEW

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR GRINDING OPERATIONS

Use only wheel types that are recommended for your power tool and the specific guard designed for the selected wheel. Wheels for which the power tool was not designed cannot be adequately guarded and are unsafe.
The grinding surface of centre depressed wheels must be mounted below the plane of the guard lip. An improperly mounted wheel that projects through the plane of the guard lip cannot be adequately protected.
The guard must be securely attached to the power tool and positioned for maximum safety, so the least amount of wheel is exposed towards the operator.
The guard helps to protect the operator from broken wheel fragments, accidental contact with wheel and sparks that could ignite clothing.
Wheels must be used only for recommended applications.
For example: Do not grind with the side of cut-off wheel. Abrasive cut-off wheels are intended for peripheral grinding, side forces applied to these wheels may cause them to shatteR ) Always use undamaged wheel flanges that are of correct size and shape for your selected wheel. Proper wheel flanges support the wheel, thus reducing the possibility of wheel breakage. Flanges for cut-off wheels may be different from grinding wheel flanges.
Do not use worn down wheels from larger power tools. Wheel intended for larger power tool is not suitable for the higher speed of a smaller tool and may burst.

ANGLE GRINDER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Check that the speed marked on the grinding wheel is equal to or greater than the rated speed of the product.
Ensure that the dimensions of the grinding wheel are compatible with the product and that the wheel fits the spindle.
Grinding wheels must be stored in a dry place.
Do not store objects on top of the grinding wheels.
Grinding wheels must not be used for any operation other than grinding.
Grinding wheels must be stored and handled with care in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction.
Inspect the grinding wheel before use to ensure that it is not chipped or cracked.
Chips or cracks can cause the wheels to shatter, resulting in possible serious injury.
Ensure that the wheel is fitted in accordance with this manual.
Ensure that the grinding wheel is correctly mounted and tightened before use and run the product at no-load speed for 30 seconds in a safe position.
Stop immediately if there is considerable vibration or if other defects are detected. If this condition occurs, check the product to determine the cause.
Do not use separate reducing bushings or adapters to adapt large hole grinding wheels.
Check that the workpiece is properly supported. l) Use only grinding wheels approved by RYOBI.
Ensure that sparks resulting from use do not create a hazard, e.g., do not hit people, or ignite flammable substances.
Always use protective safety glasses and ear protectors.
Use other personal protective equipment, such as gloves, apron, and helmet, when necessary.
Never place the product on the floor or other surfaces while it is running.
Grinding wheels continue to rotate after the product is switched off.
Never touch the wheel or place it on the floor or other surfaces while it is rotating.
Use the product only for approved applications.

RESIDUAL RISKS

It has been reported that vibrations from handheld tools may contribute to a condition called Raynaud’s Syndrome in certain individuals. Symptoms may include tingling, cold and dampness, diet, smoking, and work practices are all thought to contribute to the development of these symptoms. There are measures that can be taken by the operator to possibly reduce the effects of vibration:

Keep your body warm in cold weather.
When operating the product, wear gloves to keep the hands and wrists warm.
It is reported that cold weather is a major factor contributing to Raynaud’s Syndrome.
After each period of operation, exercise to increase blood circulation.
Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount of exposure per day.

MAINTENANCE

After use, check the product to make sure that it is in good condition.
It is recommended that you take the product to a Ryobi authorised service centre for a thorough cleaning and lubrication at least once a year.
If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorised service centre to avoid risk. Contact authorised service centre.

GUARANTEE
In addition to any statutory rights resulting from the purchase, this product is covered by a guarantee as stated below.

The guarantee period is 24 months for consumers and commences on the date when the product was purchased. This date has to be documented by an invoice or other proof of purchase. The product is designed and dedicated to consumer and private use only. So there is no guarantee provided in case of professional or commercial use.
There is, in some cases (i.e. promotion, range of tools), a possibility to extend the warranty period over the period described above using the registration on the www.ryobitools.eu website. The eligibility of the tool is clearly displayed in stores and/or on packaging. The end user needs to register his/her newly-acquired tools online within 8 days from the date of purchase. The end user may register for the extended warranty in his country of residence if listed on the online registration form where this option is valid. Furthermore, end users must give their consent to the storage of the data which are required to enter online and they have to accept the terms and conditions. The registration confirmation receipt, which is sent out by e-mail, and the original invoice showing the date of purchase will serve as proof of the extended warranty. Your statutory rights remain unaffected.
The guarantee covers all defects of the product during the warranty period due to defaults in workmanship or material at the purchase date. The guarantee is limited to repair and/or replacement and does not include any other obligations including but not limited to incidental or consequential damages. The warranty is not valid if the product has been misused, used contrary to the instruction manual, or being incorrectly connected. This guarantee does not apply to:
- any damage to the product that is the result of improper maintenance
- any product that has been altered or modified
- any product where original identification (trade mark, serial number) markings have been defaced, altered or removed
- any damage caused by non-observance of the instruction manual
- any non-CE product
- any product which has been attempted to be repaired by a nonqualified professional or without prior authorization by Techtronic Industries
- any product connected to improper power supply (amps, voltage, frequency)
- any damage caused by external influences (chemical, physical, shocks) or foreign substances
- normal wear and tear of spare parts
- inappropriate use, overloading of the tool
- use of non-approved accessories or parts
- carburettor after 6 months, carburettor adjustments after 6 months
- power tool accessories provided with tool or purchased separately. Such exclusions include but is not limited to screw driver bits, drill bits, abrasive discs, sand paper and blades, lateral guide
- components (parts and accessories) subject to natural wear and tear, including but not limited to carbon brushes, chuck, power cord, auxiliary handle, sanding plate, dust bag, dust exhaust tube
For servicing, the product must be sent or presented to a RYOBI authorized service station listed for each country in the following list of service station addresses. In some countries your local RYOBI dealer undertakes to send the product to the RYOBI service organisation. When sending a product to a RYOBI service station, the product should be safely packed without any dangerous contents such as petrol, marked with sender’s address and accompanied by a short description of the fault.
A repair/replacement under this guarantee is free of charge. It does not constitute an extension or a new start of the guarantee period. Exchanged parts or tools become our property. In some countries, delivery charges or postage will have to be paid by the sender.
This guarantee is valid in the European Community, Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Turkey and Russia. Outside these areas, please contact your authorized RYOBI dealer to determine if another warranty applies.